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City Desk

Haverhill Elections by Ward and Money for New Industrial Park Stall as Legislature’s Session Ends

Haverhill Elections by Ward and Money for New Industrial Park Stall as Legislature’s Session Ends
Potential candidates for next year’s Haverhill City Council and School Committee elections have to wait a little longer to find out how state legislators will act on a bill to require elections mostly by ward. The city’s home rule petition and an economic development that would benefit Haverhill newest industrial park were both victims of the state legislature’s last-minute rush …

Sections: Election Central, Haverhill

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Aspen Hill Buys North Avenue, Haverhill Nursing Home; Numbers of Beds to Remain the Same

Aspen Hill Buys North Avenue, Haverhill Nursing Home; Numbers of Beds to Remain the Same
Aspen Hill Operator has taken ownership of the former Wingate Nursing Home in Haverhill. The company purchased the 190 North Ave., Haverhill home, June 29 for $4.5 million. It sits on a little more than two acres of land, according to the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds. The state Department of Public Health reports the nursing home changed its name …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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Regional News

Methuen Issues Heat Advisory, Provides Cooling Locations

Methuen Issues Heat Advisory, Provides Cooling Locations
Methuen has issued a hot weather advisory to last into the weekend and listed cooling spots for residents. Mayor Neil Perry, Director of Emergency Management Capt. Randy Haggar and Police Chief Scott J. McNamara said in a joint statement that “oppressive heat and humidity” are expected into the weekend, with temperatures reaching higher than 90 degrees and humidity levels above …

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Education

Golf Tournament to Benefit Whittier Tech Students Takes Place Aug. 15

Golf Tournament to Benefit Whittier Tech Students Takes Place Aug. 15
Whittier Tech Education Foundation is calling on golfers to participate in its upcoming tournament and help meet students’ needs. Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Media Teacher Rich Porcelli, a recent guest on WHAV’s morning program, says the Foundation was organized with help from the Guidance Department to help students make sure their families could afford holiday meals and gifts …

Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Clean & Green Haverhill Neighborhoods Seeks Volunteers for Cleanup Event Wednesday

Clean & Green Haverhill Neighborhoods Seeks Volunteers for Cleanup Event Wednesday
Residents, neighbors, friends and families are invited to participate in a Clean & Green Haverhill Neighborhoods event next Wednesday. Team Haverhill provides the supplies, but asks for volunteers to bring trash pickers and gloves, if possible. Children and friends may tag along and help make Haverhill shine. The group meets Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Trinity …

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans Fall Business Expo, Health and Wellness Fair

Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans Fall Business Expo, Health and Wellness Fair
The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is planning its Fall Business Expo, Health and Wellness Fair. The annual event takes place Wednesday, Sept. 14t, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton, 123 River Road, in Andover. It is free to the public. Exhibitors have a choice of standard, double, corner or restaurant tables with discounted prices through Sunday, Aug. …

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