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June 14, 2011

Former mayor Arvid Nelson dies on Sunday

Former Bradford Mayor Arvid R. Nelson Jr., a businessman and civic leader, passed away on Sunday at his 42 Stone Ave. home, surrounded by his family. He was 83.

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