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But the move that has rocked city politics most strongly is Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci's sudden decision to retire from the council and run for School Committee.
--Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci, discussing his decision to retire from Cambridge City Council and run for School Committee next year (1/18/89)
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