Last week, Brad Plante finished his term as interim town manager in Harrison. The News asked local officials and office staff members what impact the veteran manager had on the town and what they will remember most.
Q. How did Brad positively impact the Town of Harrison, especially coming into a situation when the town was experiencing unprecedented turmoil?
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