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Report: Celtics Sign Former Haverhill High Student Vonleh

Report: Celtics Sign Former Haverhill High Student Vonleh
Haverhill Native F. Noah Vonleh has signed a one-year contract with the Boston Celtics, according to a report from ESPN. Vonleh attended Haverhill High School before transferring in 2011 to New Hampton School in New Hampshire, earning All American Honors. He played his college ball at Indiana, leaving to enter the NBA when he was 19. Turning 27 in just …

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Haverhill City Hall Getting ‘Long-Needed’ Facelift and New Rear Retaining Wall

Haverhill City Hall Getting ‘Long-Needed’ Facelift and New Rear Retaining Wall
Additional photograph below. Parking around Haverhill City Hall has been a bit tight, but Purchasing Director Steven S. Bucuzzo says the building and surrounding land are “getting some long-needed work.” As WHAV reported last February, Haverhill city councilors voted to authorize borrowing $1.2 million to replace a retaining wall, between city hall and parking lot. The project also includes installation …

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Haverhill Councilors Call for Better Public Notification of Sewage Overflows into the River

Haverhill Councilors Call for Better Public Notification of Sewage Overflows into the River
The Haverhill City Council says a better plan is needed to alert residents of sewage overflows into the Merrimack River. As WHAV reported first July 20, a combined sewage overflow, called a CSO, took place from sites in Haverhill, Lawrence and Lowell. City Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua gave a less than pleasant description last week about how that affects Haverhill …

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Regional News

AgeSpan’s New Mobile Market to Provide Free Produce and Other Foods Monthly

AgeSpan’s New Mobile Market to Provide Free Produce and Other Foods Monthly
This summer, people of all ages across the Merrimack Valley are able to choose from a wide variety of free produce and other foods at the new AgeSpan Mobile Market in Lawrence. AgeSpan formerly Elder Services, partnered with the Greater Boston Food Bank to launch its first mobile market to be held every month starting Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the …

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Education

Finegold Says Senate-Passed SAVE Students Act Helps Keep Kids Safe From School Violence

Finegold Says Senate-Passed SAVE Students Act Helps Keep Kids Safe From School Violence
State senators last Friday approved a bill aimed at addressing school violence and teen suicide. In support of the Safety And Violence Education—or SAVE Students Act for students, lead sponsor Sen. Barry R. Finegold referred to recent school shootings. “We need to do everything we can to keep our kids safe,” said Finegold, a Democrat from Andover. “Losing a child …

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Community Spotlight

Buttonwoods Museum Features Free ‘Art and Inclusion’ Exhibit Throughout August

Buttonwoods Museum Features Free ‘Art and Inclusion’ Exhibit Throughout August
The mission of Change the World of People with Disabilities organization is to advocate for people and families with members who have disabilities. A goal of the organization is to educate the community that children deserve to be included in everything. Buttonwoods Museum invited these children and young people with disabilities to display their art as part of the exhibit. …

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