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ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Water Street in Orange will be closed tomorrow, Thursday April 23rd, for repairs in front of the fire. Depot Street and Water Street will remain open from the East Main Street side, according to Orange Fire officials.
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