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Residents Say Zoning Board Member Falsely Called Them Racist, Demand Accountability

Residents Say Zoning Board Member Falsely Called Them Racist, Demand Accountability
Reporter’s note: WHAV intended “Why One Haverhill Zoning Board Member Voted ‘Yes’ on a Proposal Nearby Residents Opposed” to explain how the views, beliefs and experiences of a public official led her to vote a certain way. Wood School residents said a zoning board member should face consequences for, what they believe, was a false accusation of racism after she …

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Zeigler Turns in More Than 1,000 Signatures to Qualify for 5th District Governor’s Councilor Ballot

Zeigler Turns in More Than 1,000 Signatures to Qualify for 5th District Governor’s Councilor Ballot
Former Methuen City Council Chair Eunice D. Zeigler says she has turned in more than 1,000 certified signatures to become the first candidate to qualify for the ballot to be the 5th District’s next Governor’s Councilor. Zeigler is seeking the seat following five-term Governor’s Councilor Eileen R. Duff’s decision to run instead for Essex County Register of Deeds. “There are …

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Education

Pentucket Regional School Plans Learning Collaborative With Various Classes for All Ages

Pentucket Regional School Plans Learning Collaborative With Various Classes for All Ages
Pentucket Regional School District has opened registration for arts; cooking; conversational Spanish; Digital Literacy for Parents, Guardians and Caregivers; and other classes starting in May. The Pentucket Learning Collaborative, geared toward adults and people of all ages, is taught by Pentucket educators. Classes run Wednesdays from May 1-29, from 5-7 p.m., at Pentucket Regional Middle High School. “Our classes are …

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Community Spotlight

Emmaus Spring Gala, Sip, Sample & Support, Set for May 16

Emmaus Spring Gala, Sip, Sample & Support, Set for May 16
The third annual Emmaus spring gala, “Sip, Sample & Support,” kicks off May 16 with its signature event—the cocktail contest—overseen by WMUR-TV anchor Katherine Underwood, master of ceremonies. Local restaurants will create samples of their signature cocktails and compete for attendee votes as the “Best Cocktail in Haverhill.” Hors d’oeuvres will be served during the cocktail hour Also under the …

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Business Bulletin

Endicott College’s Misselwood Events to Host Area Chambers of Commerce

Endicott College’s Misselwood Events to Host Area Chambers of Commerce
Area chambers of commerce are getting together for a free, joint networking event in June. Members of the Greater Haverhill and Merrimack Valley Chambers join Beverly, Cape Ann and Salem for appetizers, conversation and mingling with Endicott College and Misselwood staff Wednesday, June 12, 5-7 p.m., at Misselwood Events at Endicott College, 407 Hale St., Beverly. Registration takes place online …

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  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Dave LaBrode and Joseph J. Bevilacqua, Haverhill Earth Day Committee, and Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Maureen Lynch.
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  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
  • Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
  • Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
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