FREEDOM — There is a two-way race for selectman in the town of Freedom, where incumbent Les Babb is defending his seat from challenger Melissa Florio
Les Babb. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Melissa M. Florio Nicoll. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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