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Got Milk? Munroe Dairy Does.

The family-owned business in East Providence has been selling great milk and much more since 1881.

When Alfred B. Munroe started Munroe Dairy in 1881, it was with the simple premise of providing friendly service and fresh products. That creed seemed to work, as the family-run dairy is still thriving at its original location on North Brow Street in East Providence. The original milkmen traveled by horse and wagon to deliver milk in 40-quart cans that they would pour off into customers' containers for six cents a quart. These days, customers can order a variety of products in addition to milk from the dairy, including pizza and grass-fed beef. "It's all about the personal relationships we form with our customers," said Rob Armstrong, president of Munroe Dairy.   He's often referred to as "The Milkman," which is fitting, considering he is…

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