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YourArlington.com | Your news, your views in Arlington, Mass. - Off-the-cuff candidate interviews: Flanagan

Flanagan

Kurt Fusaris, who writes The Arlington Avocado, an often humorous blog, veers toward the serious -- but not always -- as he interviews candidates for the April 10 town election.

His series continues with a challenger in the race for School Committee, Jim Flanagan. Read the interview here >>

Six have had papers certified for School Committee for two three-year seats. For details, click here >>

2012 Town election information: Town website | YourArlington

Read an earlier interview with Pallett here >>

This story was first published Saturday, March 3, 2012.

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