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if contention between the Friends of the Rush and Washington reflect fundamental differences of opinion, there is one point that seems ripe for compromise: Washington could take the time to prove that there is a problem.
A major contention of the Friends of the Rush is that Washington has not adequately shown that they have a wastewater problem, rhe town has relied on a survey filled out by citizens at their own discretion back in 1997 and anecdotal evidence to demonstrate Washington’s 3eptic difficulties. To the council, Washington’s failing
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