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Haverhill Aims for Greater Use and Enjoyment of Merrimack River; ‘Red Tape’ Delays Passenger Boat

Haverhill Aims for Greater Use and Enjoyment of Merrimack River; ‘Red Tape’ Delays Passenger Boat
Haverhill’s recreational use of the Merrimack River is progressing, but what is being described as a “paperwork delay” means a new river boat will not begin service until the first of August. Progress includes the seasonal reopening of Plum Island Kayak last Saturday at the public docks off Washington Street. “Red tape,” as Haverhill Harbor Commission Chairman Sam Amari put …

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Cox to Retire as Haverhill School Committee Lawyer, Plans to Cut Back as City Solicitor

Cox to Retire as Haverhill School Committee Lawyer, Plans to Cut Back as City Solicitor
When the Haverhill School Committee meets tonight, members begin the process of naming new legal counsel with the pending retirement of William D. Cox Jr. School Committee member Gail M. Sullivan is expected to discuss the hiring of a lawyer or firm to guide the school department on various matters from regulatory to bargaining with unions. In a letter emailed …

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Regional News

Methuen Plans ‘Sunset Salute’ to Veterans Tonight at Flag Memorial at Merrimack Valley Golf Club

Methuen Plans ‘Sunset Salute’ to Veterans Tonight at Flag Memorial at Merrimack Valley Golf Club
The Methuen Department of Veterans Services and the Kattar Family are hosting a “Sunset Salute” tonight. It’s open to all Methuen veterans and their loved ones, who are encouraged to come enjoy, what organizers call, the “best sunset in the Merrimack Valley.” It takes place tonight, July 21, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Merrimack Valley Golf Club, 210 Howe St, …

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U.S. House Passes Trahan Request for Haverhill’s Winnekenni Park and Lawrence’s East Island Area

U.S. House Passes Trahan Request for Haverhill’s Winnekenni Park and Lawrence’s East Island Area
The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday approved $700,000 for Haverhill to improve and restore portions of the Winnekenni Park Recreation Area. Congresswoman Lori Trahan shepherded the Winnekenni project along with seven other economic development and infrastructure projects across the 3rd District, totaling $13.6 million. “Today’s passage of these much-needed federal investments gets them one step closer to the communities and …

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Community Spotlight

Tommy Rull Performs at Haverhill Citizens Center July 26

Tommy Rull Performs at Haverhill Citizens Center July 26
The Haverhill Citizens Center is hosting a Tommy Rull performance, followed by an ice cream social next Tuesday. Singer and entertainer Rull presents “A Musical Journey Through the Years” Tuesday, July 26, from 1-2 p.m., followed by the ice cream social from 2-3 p.m., at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. The performance is sponsored by the Haverhill Cultural …

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Credit Union Volunteers Serve Community Meals in Haverhill

Merrimack Valley Credit Union Volunteers Serve Community Meals in Haverhill
Volunteers from several departments and offices of Merrimack Valley Credit Union helped prepare and serve meals to 53 people last week at the Haverhill Citizens Center. The community service effort, which took place Monday, July 11, was organized by Community Meals and Credit Union Member Service Representative Kevin Schiavoni. “Doing this event makes you appreciate everything in your life,” said …

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