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State Rep. Frey, Heyman Discuss Local Issues at Debate
State Rep. John Frey and and candidate Joseph Heyman debated Thursday for the state House seat election.
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I ran cross country and track for Bucknell for four years, and you may see me trying to get back into racing shape on the roads of Ridgefield.
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State Rep. John Frey and and candidate Joseph Heyman debated Thursday for the state House seat election.
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