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Magellan Aerospace, Mello Among Those Hiring During Make It Haverhill Job Fair

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Magellan Aerospace, Mello and Salvation Army are among those looking for help at next Thursday’s Make It Haverhill job fair. Magellan Aerospace is seeking a program manager, a supplier quality engineer, manufacturing operations positions and a welder, while Mello is looking for budtender and post production/packaging positions and Salvation Army wants bell ringers. The September fair is Thursday, Sept. 18, from 4-6 p.m., at Make It Haverhill, 301 Washington St., Haverhill. Other employers are New England Tractor Trailer Training School, Opportunity Works and Waystone Health and Human Services.

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Demoulas Spokesperson Calls CEO Firing a ‘Coup;’ Filing Alludes to Coming Court Battle

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A spokesperson for fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas says a recent mediation effort was “not a good faith effort by the board or his sisters to reach agreement.”

Justine Griffin said in a statement Wednesday that Demoulas, owner of a 28.4% stake in the Delaware-based company, is “deeply disappointed” mediation failed. She said he was fired Tuesday night at a 10:30 board meeting. “It is now crystal clear that they had no intention of reinstating Mr. Demoulas,” she said. Griffin added not allowing Demoulas a “meaningful opportunity to be heard” was a violation of the company’s bylaws. “The so-called investigation was designed from the start to falsely tarnish the reputation of Mr. Demoulas and his leadership team.

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Doughnut Maker Plans to Cut 74 Haverhill Jobs at Ward Hill Production Plant

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The owner of Dunkin’ franchises in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont plans to close its production and operations plant in the Ward Hill Industrial Park and layoff 74 employees, according to a state filing. NGP Management, owner of the Scrivanos’ network of Dunkin’ franchises, filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, known as WARN, last week with the state. The filing was first reported by the Boston Business Journal. The company notified the state that layoffs will take place between Nov. 3 and 27.

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Merrimack Valley Chamber Offers Free Networking Mixer After Fall Business Expo

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Members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce are welcome to network for free following next week’s Fall Business Expo. There will be appetizers and a chance to win door prizes at the After Expo Networking Mixer, Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 3-5 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton, 123 Old River Road, Andover. There is no admission fee for members, and non-members pay $10 per person. Reservations are accepted online at MerrimackValleyChamber.com or by calling 978-686-0900.

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McRae, Familiar Face at L’Arche Boston North, to Lead the Haverhill Nonprofit

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Lynette McRae is Haverhill-based L’Arche Boston North’s new executive director, but she’s no stranger to the organization that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. McRae has served on L’Arche Boston North’s board since 2018, including as chair from 2023-2025. As WHAV reported in June, Executive Director Jennifer Matthews is passing the baton after serving for nearly two decades. “It is an honor to serve L’Arche Boston North in this new capacity,” McRae said. “I look forward to continuing to build on our strong foundation and to deepening the impact of our mission of inclusive and transformative relationships for people living with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities in the greater community.”

McRae brings more than 15 years of experience in human resources, operations and organizational development, most recently serving as director of human resources and operations at Lawrence-based Northeast Independent Living Program.

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Renovated Aspen Hill Rehab Invites Public to Open House

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Aspen Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is inviting the public to visit its newly renovated complex. The healthcare center will host a free open house Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. In addition to tours, refreshments and music will highlight the event. Aspen Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, 190 North Ave., Haverhill, is a licensed nursing home with 126 beds.

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Merrimack Valley Chamber Members Plan Networking at Sept. 2 at Bridges by Epoch at Andover

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Bridges by Epoch at Andover welcomes Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce members and guests next Tuesday for a Networking at Noon Luncheon. There will be lunch and soft drinks available at the meeting Tuesday, Sept. 2, from noon to 1:15 p.m., at Bridges by Epoch At Andover, 254 Lowell St., Andover. Admission is $20 each for Chamber members and $30 each for non-members. Places may be reserved online at MerrimackValleyChamber.com or by calling 978-686-0900.

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Everyone, Including Diners, is a Winner at Something at Fifth Tasty Awards

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The fifth edition of The Tasty Awards Monday night brought the spotlight to every kind of food and drink Haverhill has to offer and every aspect of dining patrons may experience. The awards program by Destination Downtown Haverhill and the Greater Haverhill Chamber is the traditional wrap to Haverhill’s Restaurant Week. It was founded in 2021 to shine a spotlight on the culinary talent and hospitality behind the dining scene. “Tonight is about celebrating the chefs, the restaurants, the servers, the bartenders and all of the people who bring so much flavor, creativity and heart to our community,” organizers said. There were winners in every imaginable category, such as “Farmers Market Culinary Standouts” and “Most Creative Menu,” and unimaginable categories such as “Bar Stool Hero” and “Best Eat and Play.”

The awards event took place at Barrio Tacos, 2 Merrimack St., with Dave Schultz as master of ceremonies.