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Barrett, Sullivan Outline Compatible Visions for Haverhill Starting with New Broadway Fire Station

Barrett, Sullivan Outline Compatible Visions for Haverhill Starting with New Broadway Fire Station
(Additional photograph below.) Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett, sworn in Tuesday morning, gave construction of a new Broadway-area fire station a prominent place in her vision for the city. Barrett raised the topic of the fire station—discussed for more than 30 years as a way of improving service to the outskirts of the city—as part of her pledge for a …

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Mayor Barrett Takes Office in Haverhill, Calls Newly Elected ‘Most Diverse’ in City’s History

Mayor Barrett Takes Office in Haverhill, Calls Newly Elected ‘Most Diverse’ in City’s History
Haverhill’s inauguration day Tuesday represented a day of firsts—the first female mayor, first Black women on the City Council and School Committee, first Hispanic woman on the School Committee and first openly gay man to lead the City Council. Local government organized around those firsts that made the city’s elected officials look more like the electorate. While Tuesday was the …

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Methuen’s Police Explorers Tour Boston Police HQ, Learn About Crime Lab, More

Methuen’s Police Explorers Tour Boston Police HQ, Learn About Crime Lab, More
Methuen’s Police Explorer post last week joined police explorers from various other police departments at Boston Police headquarters. During the event, arranged by the Spirit of Adventure Council for Law Enforcement Explorers, the youngsters spent the day touring the building and heard presentations by the Boston Regional Intelligence Center, Boston Police Crime Lab and the ballistic unit. They learned what …

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MishStrong Plans Disco Bowling Night Jan. 12

MishStrong Plans Disco Bowling Night Jan. 12
MishStrong, honoring the late Michelle Benedetti, is planning a night of Disco Bowling a week from Friday in support of its scholarship and other charitable programs. Disco Bowling is offering a variety of prizes such as $100 for the best-themed outfit, $200 for Top Score, $100 for second place and $50 for third place. There is also a silent auction …

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  • Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
  • Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
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