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Haverhill Council Oks Buying Brandy Brow Road Land in Ongoing Effort to Protect Drinking Water

Haverhill Council Oks Buying Brandy Brow Road Land in Ongoing Effort to Protect Drinking Water
Haverhill City Councilors authorized a $75,000 “friendly” taking of a 6.2-acre parcel on Brandy Brow Road along the East Meadow River on Tuesday, as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to buy land in the name of water resource protection. “We purchased, not too long ago, some property from D&D Realty Trust, so this is the last piece of that …

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Abundant Housing Names Vargas Legislator of the Year for Housing Efforts

Abundant Housing Names Vargas Legislator of the Year for Housing Efforts
State Rep. Andy X. Vargas of Haverhill was recently awarded Abundant Housing’s Legislator of the Year Award for his “Yes in My Back Yard” and other efforts to boost both affordable and market-rate housing statewide. Abundant Housing is described as a “statewide coalition of pro-housing activists standing up for housing for all in Communities across Massachusetts.” According to the organization, …

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U.S. Rep. Trahan Among Leaders Calling for Additional Money for Home Energy Assistance

U.S. Rep. Trahan Among Leaders Calling for Additional Money for Home Energy Assistance
Editor’s Note: WHAV News calls attention multiple times annually to the availability of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for households in need. Congresswoman Lori Trahan was one of the lead sponsors Thursday, asking for an increase for federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help more families pay rising heating costs in light of international turmoil. Trahan and …

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Education

Haverhill Schools ask Residents to ‘Stuff-The-Bus’ Saturday with Toys, Food, Clothing

Haverhill Schools ask Residents to ‘Stuff-The-Bus’ Saturday with Toys, Food, Clothing
The Haverhill school department is looking for new toys, clothing, non-perishable food and household items for families in need during its “Stuff-The-Bus” drive Saturday. Items may be donated Saturday, Dec. 9, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., at both Westgate Shopping Center, 400 Lowell Ave., and Target, 35 Computer Drive, both in Haverhill. Donors will be treated to hot cocoa …

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Community Spotlight

Pentucket Kiwanis Club Seventh Annual Trivia Night Set for Jan. 13

Pentucket Kiwanis Club Seventh Annual Trivia Night Set for Jan. 13
The Pentucket Kiwanis Club is again asking, ‘Are you smarter than a Kiwanian?’ in time for its January Trivia Night. The Seventh Annual Pentucket Kiwanis Trivia Night helps support Pentucket Kiwanis Club charities such as scholarships, community meals, Haverhill Boys and Girls Club, Whittier Birthplace, Community Action and the rebuild of Zins Playground. Trivia Night takes place Saturday, Jan. 13, …

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Business Bulletin

AgeSpan Again Wins 3-Year Accreditation from National Committee for Quality Assurance

AgeSpan Again Wins 3-Year Accreditation from National Committee for Quality Assurance
AgeSpan has earned its three-year accreditation for Case Management for Long Term Services and Supports from the National Committee for Quality Assurance for our Home Care Program. AgeSpan has annually won accreditation, which “demonstrates strong performance of the functions outlined in the standards for Case Management accreditation,” since 2017. “For individuals and families, the accreditation ensures that they are at …

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