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‘Rapid Growth of Residential Units’ in Haverhill Up for Zoning Discussion Tonight

‘Rapid Growth of Residential Units’ in Haverhill Up for Zoning Discussion Tonight
As concerns about overdevelopment swirl, Haverhill officials tonight will discuss potential changes to the city’s zoning ordinances—laws that determine where different types of structures can be built. Of interest is the impact of “recent rapid growth of residential units” on “the number of pupils in schools and … the city’s infrastructure,” according to the announcement for the Haverhill City Council’s …

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Business Bulletin

Cedar’s Tsakirellis Tells Haverhill Chamber Members How Family’s Story Shaped Her Values

Cedar’s Tsakirellis Tells Haverhill Chamber Members How Family’s Story Shaped Her Values
Aimee Tsakirellis, this year’s Greater Haverhill Chamber Community Leadership award recipient, not only works in the food industry, she has a special place in her heart for feeding the hungry. Tsakirellis, executive vice president of marketing at Haverhill-based Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, said her lessons learned came from her parents’ own food insecurity. Her father was raised on a small island …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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Regional News

Haverhill, Methuen, Others Share in Grants to Reduce Cybersecurity Threats

Haverhill, Methuen, Others Share in Grants to Reduce Cybersecurity Threats
The cities of Haverhill and Methuen, area communities, school districts and others are receiving federal money to help pay for protection against cybersecurity threats. They shared in $7 million in grants distributed by the state Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. Haverhill was awarded $43,640, while Methuen received $100,000; Andover, $92,000; North Andover, $43,600; and Merrimac, $24,933. Additionally, Essex …

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Education

Former Student-Athlete, Coach and Administrator Becomes UML Athletic Director

Former Student-Athlete, Coach and Administrator Becomes UML Athletic Director
Lynn Coutts has worn many jerseys—award-winning student-athlete, inspiring coach and successful higher education administrator—in more than two decades excelling in athletics leadership. Today, she dons one more. UMass Lowell named Coutts the next athletic director at an event on campus last Thursday morning. Lynn Coutts joins UMass Lowell from the Division 1 University of Denver, where she served as associate …

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Council on Aging Plans Trip for Chair Yoga, With Goats

Haverhill Council on Aging Plans Trip for Chair Yoga, With Goats
Yoga is a popular activity that improves body and mind. Add goats to the mix and it lightens the mood as well. The Haverhill Council on Aging is planning a trip to Georgetown for a Chair Yoga session with baby fainting goats from Goats on the Go. Because of strict limits on the number of participants, reservations are required. The …

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Haverhill Republican City Committee Joins ‘Tuna in July’ Drive, adds Drop-Off Sites

Haverhill Republican City Committee Joins ‘Tuna in July’ Drive, adds Drop-Off Sites
The Haverhill Republican City Committee is urging support for the “Tuna in July” fundraiser for military veterans and Haverhill families in need. Republican City Committee members voted last week to help sponsor 411 Cares with the drive, noting “411 Cares is the brainchild of Dee O’Neil and her wonderful volunteers, who work hard to make Haverhill a great community to …

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Obituaries New Updated Section

Today’s Obituaries

  • Rene “Renny” Adler
  • Barbara Sager (Benjamin)
  • David R. Simard
Featuring listings from:
  • Berube-Comeau Funeral Home
  • Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home
  • Kevin B Comeau Funeral Home
  • Dole Childs & Shaw Funeral Home
  • Driscoll Funeral Home
  • Paul C. Rogers Funeral Home
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Today’s Radio Highlights

  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, national and world news from CBS News, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Lisa Corr of the Crescent Yacht Club and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director William Kelly.
  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
  • CBS News: Hourly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • Wave Weather: Meteorologist James Covington provides Merrimack Valley-specific reports, every half hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour.
  • 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: Hosted by Brett Barry, 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
  • Banmiller on Business: Hosted by CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Haverhill City Council: When in session, live, 7 p.m.
  • X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Wednesday’s Radio Highlights

  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, national and world news from CBS News, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guest: Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Maureen Lynch.
  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
  • CBS News: Hourly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • Wave Weather: Meteorologist James Covington provides Merrimack Valley-specific reports, every half hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour.
  • 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: Hosted by Brett Barry, 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
  • Banmiller on Business: Hosted by CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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