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Magliocchetti, Grannemann Tell Beacon Hill State Left Haverhill Estimated $19.2 Million Behind

Magliocchetti, Grannemann Tell Beacon Hill State Left Haverhill Estimated $19.2 Million Behind
Arguing a faulty state funding formula has left Haverhill Public Schools with a potential $11.1 million deficit for next year’s budget, School Committee Vice Chairman Paul A. Magliocchetti and member Thomas Grannemann met with Beacon Hill lawmakers to explain their proposed fix Tuesday. Magliocchetti told WHAV he was spurred into action after people mocked his declaration he would march on …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Regional News

K-9 Pasky, Named for Fallen Deputy Sheriff, Joins Department as Comfort Dog

K-9 Pasky, Named for Fallen Deputy Sheriff, Joins Department as Comfort Dog
The Essex County Sheriff’s Department is welcomed a new officer to its ranks—one whose primary job is to provide comfort, care and support to staff. K-9 Pasky is the department’s new comfort dog, named for fallen Deputy Sheriff Anthony “Pasky” Pasquarello who died of COVID-19 in December 2021. “The passing of Deputy Pasquarello impacted this department greatly, especially our officers. …

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Education

Northern Essex Community College Signs Pact to Bolster Educational Opportunities for Dominicans

Northern Essex Community College Signs Pact to Bolster Educational Opportunities for Dominicans
The Institute of Dominicans Living Abroad, known as INDEX, and Northern Essex Community College recently signed a collaboration agreement aimed at bolstering educational opportunities for the Dominican community in Lawrence. Dr. Noemí Custodia-Lora, Northern Essex vice president of Lawrence Campus and Community Relations, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. “This collaboration represents a powerful synergy between the college and our community. …

Sections: Education, Region

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill High School Class of 1979 Plans 45th Reunion, Seeks Classmate Info.

Haverhill High School Class of 1979 Plans 45th Reunion, Seeks Classmate Info.
The Haverhill High School Class of 1979 is planning its 45th anniversary reunion this fall. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30, from 6-11 p.m., at Maria’s Galleria Banquet Hall, 85 Essex St., in downtown Haverhill. Classmates who may be away or out of touch with the “Superfine 79” are asked to email class President John J. Guerin at …

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Business Bulletin

Podcast: Merrimack Valley Chamber to Host National Small Business Week Awards Ceremony in May

Podcast: Merrimack Valley Chamber to Host National Small Business Week Awards Ceremony in May
Small business owners from around Massachusetts are making plans to attend the annual National Small Business Week Awards ceremony, which is coming this year to the Merrimack Valley. This year, Merrimack Valley Chamber member Stephanie Vanderbilt, owner of Coastal Windows and Exteriors in Beverly will receive the Massachusetts Small Business Person of the Year award, earning her an invitation to …

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  • Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
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  • Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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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: Dave Shultz, volunteer at Haverhill Education Foundation, and Marilyn Keith Daly of Historic New England.
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  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
  • 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.
  • Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
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  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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