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Haverhill Seeks to Dismiss Wood’s Federal Lawsuit, Saying Former Elected Official Outed Himself

Haverhill Seeks to Dismiss Wood’s Federal Lawsuit, Saying Former Elected Official Outed Himself
The City of Haverhill last Friday asked a federal court to dismiss a suit brought by former Patrolman and School Committee member Scott W. Wood Jr., saying Wood himself caused the release of the background checks that, he says, cost him two police jobs, and the truth would have been revealed regardless. The motion to dismiss was filed on behalf …

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Haverhill Mayor Barrett to Take Oath of Office Today; New Mostly Ward-Based Officials to Take Their Seats

Haverhill Mayor Barrett to Take Oath of Office Today; New Mostly Ward-Based Officials to Take Their Seats
For the first time in 20 years, Haverhill is swearing in someone new as mayor and, because of a voter-approved change to mostly ward-based representation, new traditions are also being formed. Melinda E. Barrett is to be sworn today in by Congresswoman Lori Trahan as the 10th different mayor elected under the city’s 1967-era charter. Barrett becomes Haverhill’s first female …

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Regional News

Groveland Council on Aging Plans Encore Casino Trip

Groveland Council on Aging Plans Encore Casino Trip
The Groveland Council on Aging plans a mid-January trip to Encore Casino in Everett A van leaves Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 9 a.m. The cost is $15 per person and participants are responsible for their own lunch expense. Advance registration is required by emailing Assistant Director Nisha Burke at [email protected]. Residents may also sign-up for a new Council on Aging …

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Education

UMass Lowell Poll Shows N.H. Republicans Prefer Trump and Support Right to Abortion

UMass Lowell Poll Shows N.H. Republicans Prefer Trump and Support Right to Abortion
With the New Hampshire presidential primary coming up this month, UMass Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion and YouGov poll results show former President Donald Trump holds a commanding lead for the Republican party’s nomination in the 2024 race for the White House, with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in a not-so-close second – she trails by 30 points. Of …

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Public Library Plans Overview of Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library

The Haverhill Public Library is offering an introduction to resources available through the Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library. A part of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, the Perkins Library provides free and accessible resources for people who have difficulty accessing traditional printed materials, as well as the institutions that serve them. The library offers …

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Business Bulletin

China Blossom Restaurant Hosts Merrimack Valley Chamber Members Lunch

China Blossom Restaurant Hosts Merrimack Valley Chamber Members Lunch
China Blossom Restaurant hosts members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Networking at Noon lunch. The gathering takes place Tuesday, Jan. 23, from noon to1:15 p.m., at China Blossom Restaurant, 946 Osgood St., Route 125, North Andover. Admission is $29 for Chamber members and $39 for non-members and includes a buffet lunch and soft drinks. Those interested …

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  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller and Bonnie Sisson of Haverhill Breakfast Exchange Club.
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