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Fall River to get $1.2 million from state Coogan met with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey at Fall River City Hall late Tuesday morning to discuss the city's response to the fire in the last week.
Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan speaks at Fall River City Hall after meeting with Gov. Maura Healey, left, to discuss the July 13 fire at the Gabriel House assisted living facility.
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