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East Quogue Civic Members Oppose Cell Tower

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By Lisa Finn on Nov 21, 2011
More than 50 people attended the East Quogue Civic Association’s fall meeting on Saturday, and nearly all in attendance agreed on one point: They oppose the installation of a cell... more

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