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Winter Parking Rules in Effect in Haverhill and Groveland; Methuen Starts Dec. 1

Winter Parking Rules in Effect in Haverhill and Groveland; Methuen Starts Dec. 1
Winter parking rules are now, or soon will be, in effect in several area communities, including Haverhill, Methuen and Groveland. Haverhill’s Winter Overnight Parking Ordinance went into effect last week and will remain through next April 1. For the months of November and December, from 6 p.m.-6 a.m., all vehicles must park on the even side of the street. The …

Sections: Haverhill, Region

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Macy’s Annual Thanksgiving Parade Began on Haverhill’s Merrimack Street in 1854

Macy’s Annual Thanksgiving Parade Began on Haverhill’s Merrimack Street in 1854
(A version of this article first appeared on these pages in 2018.) The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tradition, celebrating its 97th annual event in New York City, actually has its roots in Haverhill. The iconic 1947 holiday film, “Miracle on 34th Street,” opens with the famous parade and Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle. The story takes place between Thanksgiving Day …

Sections: Haverhill, Haverhill Heritage Series

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Regional News

Essex County Sheriff’s Department’s Ridley, STAR Programs Win Awards

Essex County Sheriff’s Department’s Ridley, STAR Programs Win Awards
Essex County Sheriff’s Department’s Sgt. James Ridley and the Supporting Transitions And Re-entry Program—known as STAR—recently received top honors last week from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association. Ridley, a Lynn resident and 19-year veteran of the department, was named Correctional Supervisor of the Year for exhibiting outstanding leadership during critical situations, including performing CPR and directing life-saving efforts for an unresponsive …

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Community Spotlight

Ruth’s House Executive Director Smith-Boden to Leave Post at Month’s End

Ruth’s House Executive Director Smith-Boden to Leave Post at Month’s End
Ruth’s House Executive Director Amy Smith-Boden, who has served the Lafayette Square, Haverhill nonprofit thrift store for the last three and a half year, is stepping down at the end of the month. The organization is launching a search for a new executive director. “Ruth’s House is stronger now than it ever has been. We have strong partnerships with organizations …

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