Maple Shade town council votes to shut down volunteer fire department
Despite public comments in favor of the fire company, the Maple Shade town council on Thursday voted to shut down the community's volunteer fire department.
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Despite public comments in favor of the fire company, the Maple Shade town council on Thursday voted to shut down the community's volunteer fire department.
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