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Developer Drops Three Units From Lake Street/Mohawk Trail Housing Plans and Wins Approval

Developer Drops Three Units From Lake Street/Mohawk Trail Housing Plans and Wins Approval
After being denied his request last week to construct a dozen single-family homes on 25 acres of land at Lake Street and the Mohawk Trail, Haverhill city councilors Tuesday gave a thumbs up to Aaron Orso of Cedar Crest Development after he dropped three houses. As only WHAV reported at the time, Orso originally sought to use an element of …

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In Ceremony, State Formally Awards Housing Study Grant to Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

In Ceremony, State Formally Awards Housing Study Grant to Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
The state formally granted the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission $150,000 to update the region’s Housing Production Plans during a ceremony yesterday. During the first of three planned phases, Haverhill-based Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will conduct a comprehensive update of the region’s housing plans, focusing on solicit public input about key housing issues. These involve the communities of Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, …

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Gov. Baker Plans Haverhill Visit Today to Talk Housing; Fiorentini and Lupoli on Agenda

Gov. Baker Plans Haverhill Visit Today to Talk Housing; Fiorentini and Lupoli on Agenda
Housing has been a major subject of discussion this week and Gov. Charlie Baker is expected to weigh in during, what is being called, a “Housing Roundtable Discussion and Celebration” in Haverhill today. Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito’s office said yesterday, the state’s leaders plan to gather at UMass Lowell’s Haverhill Innovation Hub in downtown Haverhill to …

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Regional News

Methuen’s Veteran Services Puts on Holiday Celebration for Veterans at Merrimack Valley Golf Course

Methuen’s Veteran Services Puts on Holiday Celebration for Veterans at Merrimack Valley Golf Course
The Methuen Veteran Services office is hosting a holiday celebration for local veterans at Merrimack Valley Golf Course. The party takes place tonight, Dec. 8, from 6-8 p.m., at the Merrimack Valley Golf Course, 210 Howe St., Methuen. Veterans of all years and branches are welcome to attend and bring loved ones. Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. …

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Education

‘A Christmas Carol’ Returns to Northern Essex Community College After Three-Year Hiatus

‘A Christmas Carol’ Returns to Northern Essex Community College After Three-Year Hiatus
After a three-year hiatus, Northern Essex Community College brings back its annual production of “A Christmas Carol” this weekend. The performances take place Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 10, at 3 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m., at the Chester Hawrylciw Theater on the third floor of the Spurk Building, at the Northern …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Education, Haverhill

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Community Spotlight

Salem Animal Rescue League Offers Auctions, Games and a $2,500 Shopping Spree at Winter Carnivale

Salem Animal Rescue League Offers Auctions, Games and a $2,500 Shopping Spree at Winter Carnivale
Salem Animal Rescue League is hosting a night of music, activities and prizes at its “Winter Carnivale,” its 30th anniversary celebration grand finale. The carnival takes place Friday, Dec. 9, from 5:30-9:30 p.m., at Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, 58 Enterprise Drive, Windham N.H. Guests may expect a wine tasting, live and silent auctions,  selfie station, carnival games, raffles and …

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Business Bulletin

Haverhill Chamber Opens ‘Snowflake Sweepstakes’ with $10,000 First Prize

Haverhill Chamber Opens ‘Snowflake Sweepstakes’ with $10,000 First Prize
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce has opened its “Snowflake Sweepstakes” with a first prize of $10,000. The seasonal raffle is the first time for the Chamber and there is a total $15,000 in cash prizes. Besides the first prize of $10,000, other prizes are two second prizes of $1,000, three third prizes of $500 each, four fourth prizes of …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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Obituaries

Today’s Obituaries: Alan Gordon Cox, 67, Expert in N.H. Wine and Spirits Industry

Today’s Obituaries: Alan Gordon Cox, 67, Expert in N.H. Wine and Spirits Industry
Alan Gordon Cox, 67, of Merrimac, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 30, surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his parents William D. Cox and Beatrice (Denzin) Cox and brother Joseph Cox of Haverhill, and sister in-law Paula Cox of Groveland. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Sandra (Guy) Cox, daughter Elizabeth Cox and son …

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