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Alex Noel, of Pomfret, Connecticut, left, with Amanda Guerino, Mrs. Essex, center, and James O'Brien, general manager of the Topsfield Fair. Noel received a check of $8,500. The Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off took place at the Topsfield Fair Friday night. Noel's pumpkin weighed in at 2,294.50 pounds. RYAN MCBRIDE/Staff photo 10/4/19

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