BERLIN — Saying he is excited to represent the people of Berlin one more time, Mayor Paul Grenier Tuesday filed for an unprecedented sixth term as mayor.
While acknowledging there are significant challenges facing Berlin, Grenier said the city is making forward progress in transitioning to a new economy.
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