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Haverhill Restaurant Week Returns Aug. 15-24; Tasty Awards Aug. 25

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City eateries are coming together for Haverhill’s Eighth Annual Restaurant Week next month. The last summer restaurant promotion took place in 2023. Last year, however, the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce opted to move the event to this past February. At the time, the Chamber said past summer participation “wasn’t as busy as we wanted it to be for the restaurants” because of vacations. “Restaurant Week is a community-wide invitation to explore the culture, cuisine and vibrant atmosphere that Haverhill has to offer.

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New Career Center Director Among Jobs Featured at Thursday’s MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair

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Day Jewelers, state Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Greater Lawrence Community Action Council and YMCA Of the North Shore are among those meeting with employment candidates when MakeIT Haverhill’s next job fair takes place Thursday. Day Jewelers is seeking service and sales consultants while state Health and Human Services is hiring social workers, juvenile justice youth coordinators and direct care workers; Lawrence Community Action, career center director and program manager, employment counselors, business service representatives, outreach specialist and housing program manager; and YMCA, early learning teachers, before and after school program staff, site coordinators and licensing compliance manager. Other employers include Community Action, Element Care, Mello and New England Tractor Trailer Training School. The job fair is Thursday, July 24, from 3-5 p.m., at MakeIT Haverhill, 301 Washington St., Haverhill. Bilingual assistance is available for Spanish and Haitian Creole speakers.

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Downey Law Group Offers Free Estate Planning Seminar

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Downey Law Group, with offices in Haverhill and Topsfield, is offering a free estate planning seminar

Covered topics are the essentials of estate planning to fit each individuals needs, how to navigate the Massachusetts estate tax and marital deduction planning for married couples whose assets total more than $2 million dollars. There will be appetizers and beverages. The seminar takes place Wednesday, July 30, from 5:45-8 p.m., at Ipswich Country Club, 148 Country Club Way, Ipswich. Reservations may be made by calling 978-887-1000 or emailing [email protected].

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Broco Energy of Haverhill Helps Massport Transition to Renewable Diesel Fuel

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Haverhill-based Broco Energy recently entered into a new partnership with the Massachusetts Port Authority to deliver and transition Massport’s fuel tanks to renewable diesel across the quasi-state agency’s facilities. Fuel tank locations include Conley Terminal, Boston Logan International Airport, Hanscom Air Force Base, Worcester Regional Airport and other Massport facilities. The collaboration is aimed at advancing Massport’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and advancing environmental stewardship through cutting-edge carbon reduction solutions. “As a company deeply committed to advancing clean energy in New England, we’ve been diligently preparing for this. Building on our strong performance since January 2024, when we first started performing on the pilot program, and working closely alongside Massport’s OEM, we’ve made significant investments in new upgrades to our facility, enabling the ability to injection blend renewable diesel,” Robert Brown, president of Broco Energy, said.

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BrightBridge Credit Union Seeks Approval to Merge with Springfield-Based Arrha Credit Union

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BrightBridge Credit Union’s footprint is growing westward and southward as it plans to merge with Springfield-based Arrha Credit Union under the BrightBridge name. According to a release, if approved by members of both credit unions and regulators, the Lawrence-based credit union will expand to serve the Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties in Massachusetts and Hartford and Tolland counties in Connecticut. Combined, there will be 23 retail branches and assets of nearly $2.4 billion with approximately 125,000 members. Arrha Credit Union was founded in 1929. “We’re so excited about this opportunity to unite with another credit union that shares our values and commitment to putting members first,” said BrightBridge President and CEO John J. Howard.

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The Roma Welcomes Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce July 22

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Haverhill’s Roma restaurant is welcoming members of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce and their guests during a free “Back to Business Networking Night” next week. There will be complimentary appetizers, a cash bar and opportunities to connect with local professionals. Besides the Roma, the event is sponsored by Realtor Michael Joy the Joy of Real Estate. The gathering takes place Tuesday, July 22, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at The Roma, 29 Middlesex St., Haverhill. Those interested may reserve a place online at HaverhillChamber.com.

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Lawrence General Hospital and Holy Family Hospitals Hold Friday Job Fair in Methuen

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Lawrence General Hospital and Holy Family Hospitals in Methuen and Haverhill are having a job fair this Friday for all positions including nursing roles, allied health and clinical and hospital support. There will be on-the-spot interviews for nursing, allied health, clinical support, hospital support and more Friday, July 18, between noon and 5:30 p.m., at Holy Family Hospital, 70 East St., Methuen. The hospitals encourage those interested to complete job applications ahead of time online.

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Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce to Network July 17 at Penacook Place

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Haverhill’s Penacook Place is hosting members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce for a networking breakfast this coming Thursday. Chamber members have a chance to meet and find connect with new business leads over breakfast. Networking takes place Thursday, July 17, from 8-9:15 a.m., at Penacook Place, 150 Water St., Haverhill.  Admission is $10 each for members and $20 each for non-members and places may be reserved online at MerrimackValleyChamber.com or by calling 978-686-0900.