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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. A - H
        1. Animal Advisory Committee
        2. Board of Assessors
        3. Board of Health
          1. Ambulance Service
        4. Board of Parks
        5. Cemetery Commission
        6. City Council Subcommittees
        7. Civic Stadium Commission
        8. Commission on Disability
        9. Conservation Commission
          1. Projects Under Review
        10. Council on Aging Board
          1. Friends of Council on Aging
        11. Cultural Council Board
        12. Election Commission
        13. Historic Board
          1. About the Historic Board
            1. Board Members
            2. Board Staff
            3. 2018 Meeting Schedule
            4. Awards and Recognition
          2. Preservation in Lowell
          3. Review Districts & Permitting
            1. Projects Under Review
          4. Education and Outreach Initiatives
            1. Presence from the Past E-Newsletter
            2. Social Media Platforms
            3. Downtown Lowell Historic District Building Markers
            4. Downtown Lowell Historic District Sign Grants
            5. Doors Open Lowell
          5. Resources and Tools
        14. Housing Authority Board
        15. Hunger & Homeless Commission
      2. I - Z
        1. License Commission
        2. Lowell Veterans Commission
        3. Lowell Water Board
        4. Memorial Auditorium Board of Trustees
        5. Planning Board
          1. Projects Under Review
        6. Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
        7. Retirement Board
        8. Sustainability Council
          1. Benefits of Building Green
          2. Energy Saving Tips
          3. Sustainable Lowell Awards
          4. 2017 Sustainability Summit
        9. Taxicab & Livery Commission
        10. Zoning Board of Appeals
          1. Projects Under Review
      3. Advisory Board and Commission Vacancies
    3. Public Records
    4. Code of Ordinance
    5. Zoning Bylaws
    6. City Clerk
      1. City Clerk Agendas & Minutes
      2. Conflict of Interest Laws
      3. History of Lowell's City Seal
      4. How Do I...
        1. Apply For or Renew a Dog License
        2. File a Business Certificate
        3. Pay for an Animal Control Ticket or Violation
        4. Register as a Physician, Chiropractor, Optometrist
        5. Request a Certified Copy of a Marriage Certificate
        6. Request a Copy of a Birth Certificate
        7. Request a Marriage License
        8. Request a Copy of a Death Certificate
      5. Open Meeting Laws
    7. City Council
      1. City Council Meetings & Agendas
      2. Contact a City Councilor
      3. Lowell Public School Committee
      4. Meet the City Council
        1. Karen Cirillo
        2. David Conway
        3. Rodney M. Elliot
        4. Edward J. Kennedy
        5. John J. Leahy
        6. Rita Mercier
        7. James L. Milinazzo
        8. Vesna Nuon
        9. William Samaras
      5. Meet the Mayor
      6. Vocational School Committee
      7. Watch Public Meetings on LTC
    8. City Mayor
      1. City Council
      2. Sign Up for Weekly Updates
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  3. Departments

    1. Assessors
      1. Assessing Forms
      2. ​Board of Assessors
        1. Cyclical Inspections
      3. Inspections Schedule
    2. Budget
      1. LowellSTAT
        1. ​Numbers 4 Neighborhoods
        2. Overview
    3. Career Center
    4. Cemeteries
      1. Cemetery Commission
      2. Cemetery Overview & History
      3. Document Library
      4. Genealogy Links
      5. How Do I..?
        1. Find / Locate
          1. Cemetery Maps
          2. Cemeteries in the City
          3. The Edson Cemetery Office
          4. Jack Kerouac’s Grave
          5. Local Florists
          6. Local Funeral Home
          7. Local Monument Company
        2. Request
          1. Cemetery Genealogy
          2. Cemetery Perpetual Care Work
          3. Cremation Burial
          4. Grave Reservation / Deed Transfer
          5. Headstone / Marker Photo
          6. Veteran Gravestone Marker
    5. City Clerk
    6. City Auditor
      1. Check Status of an Invoice Payment
    7. City Manager
      1. Advisory Opportunities
      2. Meetings & Agendas
      3. Neighborhood Services
        1. Adopt An Island
        2. Directions to City Hall
        3. Sign Up for Notifications / Alerts
      4. Sign Up For City Notifications
      5. Change for Change
        1. Panhandling
        2. Community Partners
        3. Future Goals
    8. Cultural Affairs & Special Events
      1. Lowell Busk Stops
      2. Filming in Lowell
      3. Volunteer with Us
      4. Street Piano
    9. Development Services
      1. Development Services Boards & Commissions
        1. ​Conservation Commission
        2. Historic Board
        3. Planning Board
        4. Sustainability Council
        5. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)​
      2. How Do I..?
      3. Marijuana Information
      4. Online Property Database (GIS)
      5. Pay for a Violation
      6. Permitting Information
        1. All Permits Applied For Information
        2. Apply for Permits
          1. Apply for a Building Permit
          2. Construct / Re-Pave Driveway
          3. Detached Garage Permits
          4. Fence Permits
          5. Home Occupation
          6. Storage Shed Permits
          7. Swimming Pool Permits
          8. Wood Stove Permits
        3. Building Permits
          1. Application Reports
          2. Monthly Application Reports
        4. Development Guide
        5. Development Services Fees
          1. Building Permit Fees
          2. Certificates of Inspection​
          3. Conservation Commission
          4. Historic Board
          5. Planning Board
          6. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)​
          7. Plumbing/Gas Permit Fees
          8. Mechanical Permit Fees
          9. Electrical Permit Fees
        6. Health Permits
        7. Site Plan Review
        8. Special Permits
        9. Variance Requests
          1. Plumbing & Gas Regulations Variance
          2. State Building Code Variance
          3. Zoning Ordinance Variance
      7. Projects Under Review
        1. Planning Board
        2. Zoning Board
        3. Conservation Commission
      8. Register a Vacant or Foreclosing Property
      9. Report Issues / Violations
        1. Bed Bugs Information
        2. Dumpster Issues
        3. Problems With a Sealed Weights & Measures Devices
        4. Report a Zoning Violation
      10. Upcoming Land Board Reviews
    10. Economic Development
      1. Apply for a "Doing Business As" (DBA) (PDF)
      2. Brownfields Redevelopment
        1. Acre Plan
        2. Jackson / Appleton / Middlesex (JAM) Urban Renewal
          1. JAM Parking Structure
        3. Tanner Street Economic Development Plan
          1. Department Directory
          2. Public Meetings
          3. Tanner Street on the City Manager’s Blog
      3. ​Business Assistance
        1. Permitting & Licensing Guide
        2. Site Finder Service
        3. Tax Incentives & Loans
          1. Tax Incentives
            1. Loan Programs
        4. Workforce Development
        5. Entrepreneurship Development
        6. Artists Grant Program
        7. Sign & Facade Grant Program
      4. How Do I..?
      5. Available Properties
      6. Location
      7. Market Profile
        1. Education
        2. Housing
        3. ​Income
        4. Labor Force / Payroll
        5. Population
        6. ​The Basics ​
        7. ​Tourism
      8. Small Business Retention Program
      9. Testimonials from Lowell Businesses
      10. Top Employers
      11. Useful Links
      12. National Small Business Week
      13. National Manufacturing Day
      14. Opportunity Zones
    11. Election & Census
      1. Annual Census
        1. Census Impact on Voter Registration
        2. Completing Your Census Form
      2. Election Commission
      3. Election Results
      4. Election Workers
      5. Meet Your Elected Officials
        1. City Council Members
        2. Greater Lowell Regional Technical School Committee
        3. Lowell Public School Committee
        4. Massachusetts House of Representatives
        5. Massachusetts Legislators
      6. Running For Office
        1. Campaign Finance
      7. Voter Information
        1. Absentee Voting
        2. Ballot Information
        3. Bulk Voter Forms
        4. Election Timetable
        5. Find Candidate Information
        6. Polling Locations
        7. Voter Eligibility & Registration
          1. Change Your Registration Information
          2. Choosing Your Party Affiliation
        8. Voting Process
    12. Engineering
      1. Department Services
        1. Apply for a Driveway / Paving Permit
        2. Apply for a Street Opening Permit
        3. Find / Locate Information on my Sewer Connection
        4. Request Information about Flood Plains
        5. Request My Street get Placed on Paving List
      2. Document Library
      3. Engineering Links
      4. Engineering Topics
        1. Bridges
        2. Driveways / Paving​
        3. Flood Management
        4. Stormwater
        5. Street Opening & Trench Permits
        6. Streets
      5. Maps, Plans & House Numbers
      6. Construction Road Closings
    13. Finance
    14. Fire
      1. 911 & Emergency Calls
      2. Administration
      3. Fire Investigation Unit
      4. Emergency Management
      5. Fire Prevention
      6. HazMat-Division
      7. CO-OP Team
    15. Greater Lowell Technical High School
    16. Health
      1. Board of Health
      2. Public Health
        1. Communicable Disease Control
          1. Bats & Rabies
          2. Influenza (Flu) Information
          3. Tuberculosis
        2. Immunizations
      3. Community Health
        1. Health Education
        2. Data and Statistics
      4. School Health Division
        1. Directory of School Nurses
        2. Immunizations
        3. Screenings
        4. Policies
        5. Forms
      5. Substance Use and Prevention
        1. Family Resources
        2. Treatment Resources
        3. Narcan and Opioid Overdose Prevention
        4. Medication Disposal
        5. Sharps (Needles) Disposal
        6. Current Programs
          1. CO-OP
          2. MOAPC
          3. PFS
      6. Tobacco Control Division
        1. Apply For a Tobacco License
        2. Tobacco Regulations
        3. Resources
      7. Emergency Preparedness
        1. Disability
        2. Resources
      8. Mosquito Control
        1. Prevent Mosquito Bites
      9. Sharps (Needles) Disposal
        1. Medication and Sharps Disposal Days
        2. Sharps Disposal Options
        3. Report a Discarded Needle
      10. Medication Disposal
        1. 24 -Hour Drop-off Kiosk
        2. Additional Disposal Options
        3. Medication and Sharps Disposal Days
      11. Burial Permits
    17. Health & Human Services
      1. Health
      2. Senior Center
      3. Library
      4. Recreation
      5. Veteran's Services
    18. Human Relations
      1. Document Library
      2. Employment Benefits
        1. City Pension Retirement Plan
        2. Dental Insurance
        3. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
        4. Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
        5. Health & Medical Insurance
        6. Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
        7. Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union
        8. Supplemental Insurance Plans
        9. Supplemental Retirement Plans
      3. Employment Opportunities
        1. Civil Service
      4. Learning Management System (LMS)
      5. Sign Up For Job Notifications
    19. Law
      1. License Commission
      2. Meet the Legal Team
        1. Christine P. O'Connor
        2. Rachel Brown
        3. Hannah Pappenheim
        4. Elliot J. Veloso
        5. James F. Wellock
      3. Municipal Hearing Officer Program
        1. Request an Appeal or Hearing
          1. Animal Control Violations
          2. Building, Zoning or Sanitary Code Violations
          3. Parking Violations
      4. Tax Title Division
        1. Tax Title Auction Buyers
        2. Tax Title Process
      5. Workers' Compensation Program
        1. Workers' Compensation Policy & Procedures
    20. Library
      1. Library Website
      2. Library Blog
      3. Library Board of Trustees
    21. Management Information Systems (MIS)
      1. Overview
      2. Cable Franchise
        1. Cable Television Franchise Overview
      3. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Maps
        1. Map Library
        2. Interactive Maps
      4. Learning Management System (LMS)
        1. Disclaimers & Terms of Use
        2. LMS Training
    22. Parking & Garages
      1. Contract Partnerships
      2. Downtown Parking
      3. Garage Parking
        1. Garage Parking Passcard
        2. Garage Parking Rates
          1. Parking Garage Payment
        3. Parking Garage Locations
          1. Davidson Lot Parking Facility
          2. Edward Early Jr. Parking Facility
          3. George Ayotte Parking Facility
          4. Joseph Downes Parking Facility
          5. Leo Roy Parking Facility
          6. Lower Locks Parking Facility
        4. Parking Validation
      4. Kiosk Parking
      5. Metered Parking
      6. On-Street Parking
        1. On-Street Disability Parking
        2. On-Street General Parking
        3. On-Street Residential Parking Sticker
        4. On-Street Residential Parking Visitor's Pass
        5. Snow Emergency Parking
      7. Parking Violation Fines
      8. Reserved Dwelling Parking Program
    23. Parks
      1. Board of Parks
    24. Planning & Development
      1. Community Development
        1. Action Plans
        2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
        3. Continuum of Care Homelessness Assistance
        4. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
        5. Fair Housing
          1. Fair Housing Laws
          2. Housing Discrimination
        6. File a Housing Discrimination Complaint
        7. Home Rehabilitation Program
        8. Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS
        9. How Do I..?
        10. Information Request
      2. Economic Development
        1. Why Do Business In Lowell
        2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
      3. How Do I..?
      4. Housing & Energy
        1. Community Choice Power Program
          1. Aggregation Program Expansion Announcement
        2. First Time Home-Buyers Program
        3. Home Rehabilitation Program
        4. How Do I..?
        5. Lead Paint Abatement Program
          1. Application Materials
          2. Lead Facts
        6. Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP)
        7. Go Solar
          1. Part 1:Residential & Commercial Solar Fundamentals
          2. Part 2: Installing Solar System in Lowell
      5. Information Request
      6. Permitting Information
      7. Planning Projects
        1. Community Gardens
        2. Completed Projects
          1. Armory Park
          2. Bus Shelter Project
          3. Clemente Park
          4. Fels Playground Renovation
          5. Lowell High School Rain Garden
          6. McPherson Park
          7. Morey/Scullin Park
          8. Red Cross Reach Park
          9. South Common Master Plan
          10. Western Canal
        3. Comprehensive Master Plan
          1. Master Plan Development Process
          2. Master Plan Outreach Process
            1. Public Opinion & Existing Conditions Data
            2. Sustainability Snapshots Photography Contest
        4. Conservation Commission
        5. Design Section
        6. Ongoing Projects
          1. Acre Plan
          2. Ayer's City Industrial Park Plan
          3. BetterBuildings Grant Program
          4. City Hall Interior Improvements
          5. City Hall Landscape Improvements
          6. City Manager's Neighborhood Impact Initiative
            1. Lower Belvidere Impact Initiative
          7. Concord River Greenway
          8. Downtown Revitalization Projects
          9. Hamilton Canal District Plan
          10. Jackson/Appleton/Middlesex Plan
          11. Kittredge Park
          12. Open Space Plan
          13. River's Edge
          14. Sign & Facade Program
        7. Planning Board
        8. Traffic & Transportation
        9. Urban Revitalization & Development
          1. Acre Plan
          2. Ayer's City Industrial Park Plan
          3. Hamilton Canal District Plan
          4. Jackson/Appleton/Middlesex Plan
        10. Zoning & Land Use Regulations
        11. Construction Projects
      8. Traffic & Transportation
        1. Complete Streets
        2. Lord Overpass/Gateway to Lowell
          1. ​Lord Overpass Conceptual Designs
        3. Nesmith Street Widening
          1. Nesmith Street Widening
        4. Merrimack Street Corridor
    25. Police Department
      1. 911 & Emergency Calls
      2. Christos G. Rouses Memorial
      3. Document Library
      4. Domestic Violence
      5. Department Services
        1. Apply For
          1. Firearms License
            1. All Forms of License to Carry (LTC)
            2. License to Carry (LTC) for Occupational Purposes
            3. Unrestricted License to Carry (LTC)
        2. Contact
          1. Animal Control
          2. Lowell Police Department
        3. Find / Locate
          1. Crime in Your Neighborhood!
        4. Report / File
          1. Child Abuse
            1. Who is a Mandated Reporter?
            2. What Are the Obligations of a Mandated Reporter?
            3. What Happens When I Call DSS?
            4. How Do I File a Report or Ask for More Help?
          2. Complaint Against Lowell Police Department
          3. Crime Stopper Tip - Get a Reward!
          4. Domestic Violence
          5. Motor Vehicle Collision
        5. Request
          1. Copy of an Accident Report
          2. Traffic Citation Appeal at the Police Station?
          3. Public Records
        6. Sign Up For / Volunteer
          1. Lowell Auxiliary Police
          2. Lowell Citizen Police Academy
          3. Volunteer at the Lowell Police Department
      6. K-9 Unit
        1. 3 Types of K-9 Training
        2. Popular Breeds & Their Functions
        3. Specific K-9 Functions & Situations
      7. Press Releases
      8. Professional Standards
      9. Research & Development
      10. Special Operations
      11. Student Police Academy
        1. Frequently Asked Questions
        2. Photos
      12. Training & Education
        1. In-Service Training
        2. Field Training Officer (FTO) Program
    26. Public Schools
    27. Public Works
      1. Department Services
        1. Request
          1. Request a Final Reading on Water
          2. Request a Plot Plan of My Land
          3. Request for a Park Location
          4. Request for Graffiti Removal
          5. Request Help When Tree Limb is in the Road
          6. Request for Missing Street or Traffic Sign
          7. Request for Repair / Replace of a Street Light
          8. Request for Repair / Replace of Traffic Lights
          9. Request for Sand for Residents During the Winter
          10. Request for Tree Pruning
          11. Request if a Tree is on City or Private Property
          12. Request Information on Pothole Damage to My Car
          13. Request to Have a Pothole Repaired
          14. Request to Schedule a Special Park Event
      2. Document Library
    28. Purchasing
      1. Bid Opportunities
    29. Recreation
    30. Senior Center
      1. Classes & Events
        1. Classes Offered at the Senior Center
        2. Free Veteran's Breakfast
        3. Monthly Meetings Held at the Senior Center
        4. Sign Up for the Senior Center's Talent Group
        5. Special Dinner / Dances
      2. Council on Aging Board
      3. The Heritage Newsletter
      4. How Do I..?
      5. Picture ID Information
      6. Programs
        1. Civic Events Programs
        2. Computer Training or Access a Computer
        3. Free or Reduced Rate Meals for Seniors
        4. Free Parking at the Senior Center
        5. Outreach Programs & Services
        6. Pollard Memorial Library Annex
        7. Senior Center Fitness Program
        8. Senior Tax Abatement Program
        9. Telephone Reassurance Program
      7. Services
        1. Drop-in Center
        2. Federal & State Tax Help
        3. Home Care Services
        4. Home Snow Shoveling Help
        5. Legal Services
        6. Meals on Wheels
        7. Medical Equipment Use
        8. Nursing Services
        9. Transportation to the Senior Center
    31. Solid Waste & Recycling
      1. Bulky Item Collection
      2. Composting
      3. Curbside Schedule
      4. Document Library
      5. Hazardous Waste
        1. Hazardous Waste Day
        2. miniHHWD
      6. How Do I...
        1. Dispose of Hazardous Waste
        2. Get Rid of Bulky Items
        3. Report Solid Waste & Recycling Issues
        4. Sign Up for Notifications & Alerts
        5. Trash Pick-Up Day Guide (PDF)
        6. View the A - Z Recycling Guide (PDF)
      7. Illegal Dumping Issues
      8. Material Saturday
      9. Newsletters
      10. Purple Bag Locations
      11. Residential Recycling Drop-Off Container
      12. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
      13. Textile Recycling
      14. Yard Waste Season
      15. CHaRM
      16. Christmas Tree
      17. Move Out Guide
    32. Street Sweeping
      1. Snow Operations
    33. Treasurer / Collector
      1. Invoice Cloud Questions
      2. Paying Your Bills
        1. Pay Your Bills by Phone
        2. Pay Your Bills In Person or by Mail
        3. Pay Your Bills Online
        4. Pay Your Bills By Text
      3. Request Tax Information
        1. Duplicate Bill Requests
        2. Municipal Lien Certificates (MLC)
        3. Payment History Requests
      4. Tax & Bill Information
        1. Motor Vehicle / Excise Taxes
        2. Personal Property Taxes
        3. Real Estate Taxes
        4. Water / Utility Bills
      5. Vendor Tailings List
    34. Veteran's Services
      1. Access Veterans Health & Medical Information
      2. Benefits Eligibility
        1. Request an appointment
      3. Benefits for Veterans
        1. Federal Benefits
        2. Register With eBenefits
        3. Veterans G.I. Bill / Educational Benefits
        4. Veterans Home Loan Guaranty Program
        5. Veterans Health Benefits
      4. Bill of Rights
      5. How Do I..?
      6. Overview
      7. Public Assistance
      8. Veteran Job Opportunities
      9. Veteran Links
        1. Other Veterans resources
      10. Welcome Home Bonus
      11. Lowell Veterans Commission
        1. Calendar
        2. Mission Statement
        3. Meeting Minutes
      12. Lowell Veterans ID program
        1. Veterans Discounts
    35. Wastewater Utility
      1. Wastewater Engineering & Control
      2. Wastewater Treatment & Management
      3. Wastewater Utility Administration & Functions
      4. Wastewater Utility Maintenance & Safety
      5. Mission & Overview
      6. Staff
      7. Current Projects
    36. Water Utility
      1. Health Requirements
      2. Purpose & Actions
      3. Lowell Water Board
      4. Documents & Forms
      5. Consumer Confidence Reports
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  4. Business

    1. Apply for a Doing Business As (DBA)
    2. Assessing Forms
    3. Available Properties
    4. Bid Opportunities
    5. Building Permits
    6. Business Assistance
    7. Certificate of Inspection Fees
    8. Development Services Boards & Commissions
    9. Economic Development Office
    10. File a Business Certificate
    11. Labor Force Statistics
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permit
      2. Dog Licensing
      3. Doing Business As (DBA)
      4. Driveway/Paving Permit
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Historic Permit
      7. Municipal Hearing Appeal
      8. Reserved Dwelling Parking
      9. Street Opening Permit
    2. Check Status of
      1. Invoice Payment
      2. Real Estate Taxes
      3. Voter Registration
    3. Contact
      1. Animal Control
      2. City Council Members
      3. Lowell Department & Staff Directory
      4. Lowell Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union
      5. MA Department of Conservation and Recreation
    4. Find
      1. Assessing Forms
      2. Campaign Finance Reports
      3. City Code of Ordinances
      4. Comprehensive Master Plan
      5. Disclaimers & Terms of Use
      6. Election Results
      7. Public Health Information
      8. Senior Center Classes & Events
      9. Tax & Bill Information
    5. Locate
      1. Cemeteries in the City
      2. City Events
      3. Fire Stations in the City
      4. Metered Parking
      5. Online Property Database (GIS)
      6. Parking Garage Locations
      7. Parks & Facilities
      8. Polling Locations
    6. Interact With the Community
      1. Community Events
      2. Community News
    7. Pay for
      1. Code Violation
      2. Garage Parking Passcard
      3. Online Bill Payments
      4. Parking Violations
    8. Register
      1. On-Street Parking
      2. Vacant or Foreclosing Property
      3. Vote
    9. Report
      1. Child Abuse Report
      2. Crime Stopper Tip
      3. Dumpster Issue/Violation
      4. Housing Discrimination Complaint
      5. Illegal Dumping of Trash Report
      6. Missed Trash Pick-Up
      7. Park Issue
      8. Pothole
      9. Streetlight Outage
      10. Traffic Signal Issue
      11. Variance Request
      12. Water Issue
      13. Zoning Violation
      14. Graffiti
    10. Request
      1. Final Water Reading
      2. Replacement Missing Street or Traffic Signs
      3. Special Park Event
      4. Tree Limb Removal for Blocked Roadways
    11. Sign Up/Volunteer
      1. Friends of Council of Aging
      2. Notifications
      3. Receive the Heritage Newsletter
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    1. Board of Health
    2. Public Health
    3. Community Health
    4. School Health
    5. Substance Abuse and Prevention
    6. Tobacco Control
    7. Emergency Preparedness
    8. Mosquito Control
    9. Sharps (Needles) Disposal
    10. Medication Disposal
    11. Burial Permits
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