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Lawrence City Council holds first public meeting since arrest of mayor

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The Lawrence City Council held its first public meeting since Mayor Brian DePeña was arrested on Friday. During the meeting, the city attorney reassured residents...

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  1. NBC Boston

    Lawrence City Council meets after mayor's arrest by FBI (opens NBC Boston)

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    City councilors in Lawrence, Massachusetts, are holding their first meeting Tuesday since the mayor’s arrest by the FBI last week. Mayor Brian DePeña is facing federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering. He was arrested Friday morning at his home .

  2. WHDH Boston

    Lawrence City Council to meet for first time since mayor’s arrest (opens WHDH Boston)

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    The Lawrence City Council is expected to meet Tuesday night. It will be their first meeting since Mayor Brian DePeña was arrested last week. DePeña...

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    Lawrence City Council holds first public meeting since arrest of mayor (opens WHDH Boston)

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    The Lawrence City Council held its first public meeting since Mayor Brian DePeña was arrested on Friday. During the meeting, the city attorney reassured residents...

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