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Dededo Mayor talks Opening Drive-Thru Flea Market to Help Farmer’s Sell Crops Before Rot, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on April 21, 2020

Mayor of the Municipality of Dededo, Melissa Savares speaks to Patti about coming to farmers’ aid and opening drive-thru flea market to help get rid of their stock, the concerns in doing so, and COVID-19 testing for her residents.

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Dededo Mayor talks Opening Drive-Thru Flea Market to Help Farmer’s Sell Crops Before Rot, with Patti

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