Religious freedom fight grows in Massachusetts community over statues honoring police and firefighters

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Religious freedom fight grows in Massachusetts community over statues honoring police and firefighters
A Massachusetts city is experiencing division among residents over a proposal by the mayor to install 10-foot bronze statues of Saint Michael and Saint Florian outside the new police and fire headquarters. The plan has sparked a challenge from community members who are concerned about issues related to religious freedom.
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