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Haverhill Councilors Approve Plan to Swap Downtown Parking Spaces in Advance of Building

Haverhill Councilors Approve Plan to Swap Downtown Parking Spaces in Advance of Building
Haverhill city councilors last night signed off on a plan to swap parking spaces—soon to be lost during construction of a new downtown parking garage—with others scattered throughout the central business district. Original plans called for the Herbert H. Goecke Jr. Memorial Parking Deck to be demolished in phases to accommodate a planned $160 million mixed housing and retail complex. …

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Annual Heroes and Helpers Program, Supporting Families in Need, Gets $3,000 Boost

Annual Heroes and Helpers Program, Supporting Families in Need, Gets $3,000 Boost
(Additional photograph below.) Haverhill police and firefighters and Pridestar Trinity EMS staff are getting ready to go holiday shopping with children from families in need. This year’s fifth annual Heroes and Helpers program, taking place Saturday, Dec. 16, received a $3,000 added boost this week when Michael Jarvis of Jarvi Production donated the proceeds of his special edition Haverhill Police …

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Regional News

Groveland Police Collecting New, Unwrapped Toys Through Dec. 15

Groveland Police Collecting New, Unwrapped Toys Through Dec. 15
The Groveland Police Department is holding a toy drive, collecting new, unopened and unwrapped toys to benefit children in Groveland and Haverhill. Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen said his department is partnering this year with Saint Patrick’s Church and donations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 15, at the police station, 181 Main St., Groveland. “I want to ask community …

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Methuen Police Department Collecting New Toys for Children in Need Through Dec. 15

Methuen Police Department Collecting New Toys for Children in Need Through Dec. 15
The Methuen Police Department is again partnering with Debbie’s Treasure Chest for its annual toy drive. For the 10th year, police are collecting new toys for children in need in Methuen and throughout the Merrimack Valley.  More than 20,000 toys have been collected and distributed since police began participating. A drop box has been placed in the station lobby at …

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Community Spotlight

Festival of Trees at the Buttonwoods Today Features Gift Buying, Ladies and Educators Discounts

Festival of Trees at the Buttonwoods Today Features Gift Buying, Ladies and Educators Discounts
The 2023 Festival of Trees at the Buttonwoods continues today with, among other activities, its Ladies and Educator Night. Festival of Trees at the Buttonwoods is open today from noon-8 p.m. Ladies and educators receive a discounted admission of $5 from 3- 8 p.m. Local vendors and crafters also offer gift buying opportunities and Santa Claus returns for a visit. …

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Lithuanian Cultural Association Plans Memorial Today for Football Player Dick Butkus

Lithuanian Cultural Association Plans Memorial Today for Football Player Dick Butkus
The Lithuanian Cultural Association invites the public to a memorial this afternoon for Dick Butkus, described as football’s fiercest linebacker. Visitors are asked to sign a memorial book for Butkus, who played for the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1973 and who died Oct. 5. The book will be presented to the Dick Butkus Foundation. “The Butkus Takes Heart” is …

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Business Bulletin

Leapfrog Group Names Anna Jaques Hospital a Top General Hospital

Leapfrog Group Names Anna Jaques Hospital a Top General Hospital
Anna Jaques Hospital was named a Top General Hospital Tuesday by The Leapfrog Group in recognition of its achievements in patient safety and quality. Anna Jaques was one of only two hospitals in Massachusetts and one of only 35 across the United States to receive the Top General Hospital award. Beth Israel Deaconess – Milton, another Beth Israel Lahey Health …

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