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Haverhill Aims to Make More Data-Informed Decisions; New Budget Board Convenes

Haverhill Aims to Make More Data-Informed Decisions; New Budget Board Convenes
Haverhill city councilors voted unanimously to send the city’s new data-driven plan for policymaking to its Planning and Development subcommittee last night. Despite having already been initiated by the city, Council Vice President Timothy J. Jordan and Councilor John A. Michitson said they brought it before the Council to make the body a “proactive and equal partner,” as Michitson put …

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Haverhill, Area Communities Share in State Firefighter Safety Equipment Grants

Haverhill, Area Communities Share in State Firefighter Safety Equipment Grants
Haverhill and surrounding communities were awarded their allocations of state Firefighter Safety Equipment grants Tuesday. Haverhill was granted nearly $26,000, while Groveland was given $15,500; Lawrence, $35,000; Methuen, $35,000; North Andover, $25,000; and West Newbury, about $8,000. Altogether, the state gave $5 million to 321 Massachusetts fire departments. “Every single day, firefighters across Massachusetts put themselves in harm’s way to …

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Regional News

Philadelphia Woman Gets 8 Days in Jail for Methuen Heroin Delivery

Philadelphia Woman Gets 8 Days in Jail for Methuen Heroin Delivery
A 34-year-old Philadelphia woman, who sought to deliver two kilograms of heroin to Methuen, was sentenced last week to eight days in prison for conspiring to distribute kilos of fentanyl and heroin. Elba Pena was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to eight days’ time served and three years of supervised release with one year to be …

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Education

Most Whittier Tech Communities Meet with School; Withdrawal From State Process Seen Likely

Most Whittier Tech Communities Meet with School; Withdrawal From State Process Seen Likely
It is unlikely another election will take place anytime soon on the future of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, but leaders agree there will be better communication. The Haverhill, Newburyport and Amesbury mayors, most area town managers or administrators and school officials met Tuesday afternoon to reflect on the recent ballot box defeat of a $445 million replacement school. …

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Public Library Collecting Pajamas During 17th Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive

Haverhill Public Library Collecting Pajamas During 17th Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive
The Haverhill Public Library is collecting new pairs of pajamas for babies, children and teens. It’s part of part of its partnership with the 17th annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive to benefit Department of Children and Families’ Wonderfund and Cradles to Crayons. The Boston Bruins PJ Drive runs through Friday, March 15. Donations may be left inside the library, 99 …

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Business Bulletin

EforAll Plans Early Stage Business Pitch Contest with Cash Prizes

EforAll Plans Early Stage Business Pitch Contest with Cash Prizes
New business startups or entrepreneurs with ideas for a new venture are welcome to receive feedback and compete for cash prizes when EforAll conducts its next free pitch contest next month. There will be English- and Spanish-language competitions with a total of four prizes—first place, $1,000; second, $750; third $500; and a $500 Fan Favorite prize. English pitches will be …

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