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Judge Karp Says Recent Cannabis Reform Law Probably Won’t Apply to Haverhill Retailer’s Case

Judge Karp Says Recent Cannabis Reform Bill Probably Won’t Apply to Haverhill Retailer’s Case
At an Essex County Superior Court hearing yesterday, Judge Jeffrey T. Karp said he was leaning toward rejecting Stem Haverhill’s claim that a 2022 change to state cannabis law should apply retroactively to the business’s 2018 agreement with the city. To operate in Massachusetts, recreational cannabis retailers must first create agreements with their host communities. Part of Stem’s agreement with …

Sections: Cannabis, Haverhill

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City Clerk Asks Haverhill Residents to Return Annual Street Listing

City Clerk Asks Haverhill Residents to Return Annual Street Listing
Haverhill has mailed its annual census forms to all households and asks residents to complete and return the form to, among other reasons, stay on the voter rolls and help the city estimate future school enrollment. City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright said this week residents should review the 2024 Annual Street Listing, make any necessary corrections, sign and return the …

Sections: Haverhill

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Haverhill Man Pleads Guilty to Loaded Gun and Drug Charges in Federal Court

Haverhill Man Pleads Guilty to Loaded Gun and Drug Charges in Federal Court
A 34-year-old Haverhill man with multiple prior felony convictions, including manslaughter, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Boston to possessing a loaded firearm and drugs intended for distribution. Ramon Silvelo-Miles pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. U.S. District Court Judge Dennis F. …

Sections: Crime, Haverhill

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N.H. State Police Identify 48-Year-Old Haverhill Man as I-93 Car Crash Victim

N.H. State Police Identify 48-Year-Old Haverhill Man as I-93 Car Crash Victim
A 48-year-old Haverhill man was identified Wednesday morning as the man killed as a result of last Thursday’s automobile accident in Salem, N.H. New Hampshire State Police said Jermaine Adams was killed Feb. 1, around 4:25 in the afternoon, when his Chevrolet Trax was struck while in heavy traffic on Interstate 93 southbound near the Massachusetts border. State Police from …

Sections: Haverhill

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Regional News

Watershed Council Hails Federal Consent Decree Curbing Lowell Sewage Discharges into River

Watershed Council Hails Federal Consent Decree Curbing Lowell Sewage Discharges into River
The Merrimack River Watershed Council is hailing a new agreement between the City of Lowell and state and federal environmental agencies that will immediately curb a quarter of its raw sewage discharges into the river. Lowell agreed Monday to a consent decree with the U.S. Justice Department to reduce the amount of combined sewer overflows—blamed for 41% of annual river …

Sections: Region

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Education

Northern Essex Community College to Honor Gov. Healey, Others at 2nd Impact Awards Breakfast

Northern Essex Community College to Honor Gov. Healey, Others at 2nd Impact Awards Breakfast
Gov. Maura Healey, a bank president, a distinguished alumna, a volunteer and philanthropist and a state representative are set to be honored in May when Northern Essex Community College plans its second annual Impact Awards breakfast. Healey is set to receive the Equity and Social Justice Award, recognizing individuals, organizations or initiatives that have impacted the college community through values …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Exchange Club Plans 22nd Annual Rick Barry St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast

Haverhill Exchange Club Plans 22nd Annual Rick Barry St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
The Haverhill Exchange Club is planning its 22nd Annual Rick Barry St. Patrick’s Day breakfast and promising “raffles, shenanigans and cheers” to benefit local charities. The buffet breakfast takes place Friday, March 15, from 7-9 a.m., at Haverhill Country Club, 58 Brickett Lane, Haverhill. Tickets are available only in advance at $50 each or a table of 10 for $400. …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber to Network at The Savings Bank

Merrimack Valley Chamber to Network at The Savings Bank
The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is having a Business Networking Mixer next week at The Savings Bank in Andover. There will be appetizers and beverages as well as a business card drawing for door prizes. It takes place Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 5-7 p.m., at The Savings Bank, 84 Main St., Route 28, Andover. Admission is $10 for members …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Region

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  • Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
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