Water Main Break In Orange

By Franklin County Now September 9, 2020 11:55 am

By JULIE CUNNINGHAM

(Orange, MA) A water main break in the town of Orange near the back side of the airport has caused some disruption on the south side of town. Residents in that area will have little to no water pressure until Orange Water Department fixes the problem.

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