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Greater Haverhill Chamber Plans Georgetown Groveland Mixer

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The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s Georgetown Groveland Business Alliance plans to visit the Georgetown Peabody Library for its June Back to Business Networking. The Chamber describes the free gathering as a place to mix, mingle and network with those also in business. There will be appetizers and a door prize. It takes place Tuesday, June 16, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Peabody Library, 2 Maple St., Georgetown. Those interested can register at HaverhillChamber.com.

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Napoli’s Pizza Re-opens in Two Weeks with Original Recipes

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The new owner of Haverhill’s famed Napoli’s Pizza is hoping to reopen the landmark eatery in two weeks and bring back its distinctive, original recipes. Tom Lyons, of Hampton, N.H., told WHAV he leased the business from his friend, Robert LeClaire, who purchased the pizza shop at 146 White St., in 2022. Lyons is bringing back former Napoli owners, Jim and Kathy Clarke, who will serve as the restaurant’s chefs. “We are bringing back the old Napoli’s recipes—the same dough and the same sauce,” Lyons said, noting Napoli’s pizza is baked on trays and served in rectangular slices. He also said he expects to add a few hot sub options.

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Finegold to Speak at ‘Eggs and Issues’ Forum in Haverhill

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State Sen. Barry R. Finegold will speak at Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s “Eggs and Issues” forum to discuss issues and opportunities the region faces and will answer questions. Finegold has represented the 2nd Essex and Middlesex district since 2019. He will speak on Tuesday, June 23, from 8:30–9:30 a.m., at Hampton Inn, 106 Bank Road, Haverhill. Admission is free due to sponsorship from Cedar’s Foods and Hampton Inn. Registration takes place at HaverhillChamber.com.

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Trahan to Address Merrimack Valley Chamber Members at Roma Restaurant Forum

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Congresswoman Lori Trahan will speak to members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce about the challenges and opportunities facing the United States in 2026. Trahan, who represents District 3 in Massachusetts since 2019, will speak on Friday, May 29, from 7:30-9 a.m., at Roma Restaurant, 28 Middlesex St., Haverhill. Admission is $40 for members and $50 for non-members and includes a hot breakfast buffet. Those interested in attending can register at MerrimackValleyChamber.com.

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Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans Women in Business Summit June 12

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Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its annual “YES! You Can: Empowering Women in Business Summit” coming next month. The breakfast speaker is Top Notch Scholars founder and CEO Joanna de Peña and, at lunch, nationally recognized fashion designer Sondra Celli. A Power Panel will be moderated by Battle Grounds Coffee Co. owner Dana DeFranco and include Lupoli Companies Director of Leasing and Developing Mary DeDonato, Valley of Hope Shelter and Recovery CEO Holly Howes, Pest-End President Amanda Forrestall and 1DegreeOutside Co-founder, Vice President and Meteorologist Danielle Noyes.

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Hines Joins WHAV as Summer News Intern

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Teagan Hines, a recent Pentucket Regional Middle-High School graduate, this week started a summer news internship at WHAV. Hines, of Groveland, will conduct interviews, report and write stories and edit press releases for use on-air and online. “I’m still new to this field, so I’m looking forward to learning all about what goes on in a newsroom and radio station,” says Hines. Hines, who grew up in Lynn and moved to Groveland in 2016, attended Dr. Elmer S. Bagnall School in her youth, where she found a passion for writing at a young age. She further nurtured her writing capabilities by taking AP English and Literature during her junior and senior years of high school.

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Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce Plans June 3 Ribbon Cutting and Open House

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The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce plans to celebrate its reopening in an historic downtown storefront in two weeks with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. More than just a new office, Chamber officials say, the move to 29 Washington St. in the center of the Washington Street Shoe District, represents “a renewed commitment to accessibility, collaboration and community engagement.” They explain the new headquarters was designed as a hub where businesses, organizations and residents can connect, collaborate and grow together through meetings, pop-up vendor events, workshops and community programming. “This reopening is about far more than a physical space—it’s about creating a stronger sense of connection and opportunity throughout Greater Haverhill,” says Nomsa Ncube, chair of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce. “We want every community, every entrepreneur and every resident to feel welcomed and empowered through the Chamber.

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Haverhill Bank’s Mortimer Retires as CEO at Year End; Remains Chairman

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Haverhill Bank Chairman and CEO Thomas L. Mortimer plans to step down from day-to-day activities at the end of the year, but will remain the institution’s chairman of the board. The board of directors of Haverhill Bank and its parent company, HB Holdings, said this week Mortimer will retire as CEO, effective Dec. 31, after more than 16 years with the institution. He succeeded former Haverhill Bank President and CEO Thomas R. Faulkner in March of 2010. Gregory J. Shaw, who was elevated to president and chief operating officer a year ago, will succeed Mortimer as CEO.