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Planning commission made the right call

Planning commission made the right call
The full city council will be asked to approve a rezoning request at the Feb. 19 meeting to clear the way for a new four-duplex development north of Allman St.
Planning commission made the right call
The full city council will be asked to approve a rezoning request at the Feb. 19 meeting to clear the way for a new four-duplex development north of Allman St.

The city of Medford planning commission made the right call on February 5 when members unanimously supported a rezoning request to allow development of new duplexes on Allman St. <...

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