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Alexandra DePalo, current acting director of Public Health, has been selected as new director of Framingham's health department.

City councilors Tuesday shot down Mayor Yvonne Spicer's pick of Monifa Charles to become Framingham's next health director.

Charles holds a doctorate of health science from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida, and a master of science in pharmacy from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. She also holds a master's in public administration and a bachelor of science degree in health service administration from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. “It is with great excitement that I join the city of Framingham’s robust public health team,” Charles said in a statement. “As I seek to work closely with all, especially in today’s challenging public health climate, I seek to lead ...

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