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City Desk

Haverhill Distributes $500,000 in Youth Activities Grants Paid by American Rescue Plan Act

Haverhill Distributes $500,000 in Youth Activities Grants Paid by American Rescue Plan Act
An idea that had its roots in last year’s city spending negotiations has, literally, paid off for about 40 nonprofits, school groups and individuals sharing in $500,000 for Haverhill youth activities. The money from the federal American Rescue Plan Act was used to pay for a variety of summer activities including summer camp, kayak lessons, athletic field improvements, music and …

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House Economic Development Bill Includes $400,000 for Haverhill’s Dutton Airport Redevelopment

House Economic Development Bill Includes $400,000 for Haverhill’s Dutton Airport Redevelopment
Plans to redevelop the former Dutton Airport into Haverhill’s newest business park received an unexpected boost last week when the state House of Representatives approved setting aside $400,000 for public portions of the project. As WHAV reported last week, Rep. Andy X. Vargas secured $8 million to pay for public portions of Lupoli Companies’ $160 million downtown housing and retail …

Sections: Haverhill, State House News

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Haverhill Posts Expected Opening of City Treasurer and Tax Collector Job

Haverhill Posts Expected Opening of City Treasurer and Tax Collector Job
Haverhill is looking for a new treasurer and tax collector in anticipation of the retirement of Alicia T. McOsker who came to work for the city in 2015. According to the advertised job description, the treasurer and tax collector holds and invests all cash deposited to the city, prepares all papers for bond and note issues, conducts payroll processing and …

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Regional News

De Peña Appoints Rodriguez as Lawrence ADA Coordinator

De Peña Appoints Rodriguez as Lawrence ADA Coordinator
Attorney Richard Rodriguez was recently named ADA coordinator for the City of Lawrence, responsible for ensuring the city’s compliance with the Americans with Disability Act. Rodriguez, well known throughout the Merrimack Valley as an advocate for those with disabilities, was named to the full-time post by Mayor Brian A. De Peña. His office is within Lawrence City Hall. He is …

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Community Spotlight

Buttonwoods Museum Children’s Program Tuesday Explores Haverhill’s Shoemaking History

Buttonwoods Museum Children’s Program Tuesday Explores Haverhill’s Shoemaking History
Haverhill’s heritage as the “Queen Slipper City” is explored during an educational children’s program by Buttonwoods Museum. Geared to elementary and middle school kids, the history of the city’s shoe industry and its connection to the Merrimack River takes place Tuesday, July 19, from 2-3:45 p.m., at Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St., Haverhill. Admission is $12 per child.

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Business Bulletin

Haverhill’s EZ-Way Cleaners to Close in its Current Form; Portions of Business to Remain Local

Haverhill’s EZ-Way Cleaners to Close in its Current Form; Portions of Business to Remain Local
EZ-Way Cleaners, long a Haverhill-based staple, is closing its doors after 70 years, but parts of the operation will continue in some form. Co-owner Peter Carbone told WHAV Friday its main White Street location will become part of Lawrence-based Sparkle Brite Landr-O-Mat, while its Hampstead Dry Cleaners and pickup and delivery service will be taken over by the owners of …

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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: Michael Thompson of SCORE and Audrey Morse Gasteier of the Massachusetts Health Connector.
  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
  • 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.
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