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Hometown names street in honor of ex-MLB umpire Steve Palermo

OXFORD, Mass. — Late major league umpire Steve Palermo has had a street named after him in his Massachusetts hometown.

The Oxford Board of Selectman voted 4-0 Wednesday to name a stretch of unnamed road in town Palermo Drive.

Selectman John Saad made the motion. He tells The Telegram & Gazette (http://bit.ly/2riq0ML ) it was a way to honor a local hero and show the town's appreciation to the Palermo family, many of whom still live in the area.

Palermo was a standout baseball and basketball player at Oxford High School.