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NEWBURYPORT — Standing on the floor of the fire department he called home for nearly four decades, surrounded by family, friends and colleagues, Newburyport Deputy Fire Chief Barry Salt wrapped up his 39 years of service completing his final shift Friday.
“How did it go by so fast?” he asked.
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By Matt Petry | mpetry@northofboston.com
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