Some town employees in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, have been placed on leave after "inappropriate and racist words" were heard during a livestream of the town's high school graduation.

In a statement posted to the Town of Lynnfield's Facebook page late Friday night, Town Administrator Robert Dolan said he was informed around 7 p.m. that the town employees in question were overheard by people waiting to watch a livestream of the Lynnfield High School graduation.

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Town officials did not specify how many employees were involved, saying only that the individuals in the video have been identified and placed on administrative leave pending a full investigation of the video and any other evidence.

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