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City Desk

State Now Set to Pick Up About Half of Estimated Cost to Build Haverhill’s New Consentino School

State Now Set to Pick Up About Half of Estimated Cost to Build Haverhill’s New Consentino School
The state agreed Wednesday to pick up $11.5 million more—or up to about $80.5 million—of the cost to build a replacement Dr. Albert B. Consentino School, giving in to concerns reimbursements are not keeping pace with high inflation. Mayor James J. Fiorentini said political pressure, that he described as “a tremendous team effort,” was brought to bear on the Massachusetts …

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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Celebrates its Largest Ever Toy Drive at Annual Holiday Party

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Celebrates its Largest Ever Toy Drive at Annual Holiday Party
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill is celebrating its largest ever toy drive, aiding children and families during the holiday season. The Club held its Annual Holiday Party on Dec. 16 where attendees enjoyed a dinner served by the Haverhill Police Department and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill’s board of directors; music; a performance from …

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Education

Northern Essex, Methuen and Lawrence Schools Share in State Investment in Adult Education

Northern Essex, Methuen and Lawrence Schools Share in State Investment in Adult Education
Northern Essex Community College, Methuen and Lawrence public schools and others are sharing in state grants to pay for 5,000 adult basic education classroom seats and more than 16,000 spots for adult English learners. During the first of five years of payments, approximately $48.2 million will be awarded in competitive grants to adult education service providers and an additional $2 …

Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Council on Aging Seeks Senior Singers for Comedy Masque

Haverhill Council on Aging Seeks Senior Singers for Comedy Masque
The Haverhill Council on Aging is looking for interested senior citizen singers to join its Comedy Masque group. An interest meeting is being held on Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 9-11 a.m., at the dining hall of the Council on Aging, Citizen’s Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. The Comedy Masque performs throughout the year at a variety of local nursing homes.

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Gomes to Retire This Month From Tufts Medicine Care at Home; Spadoni Becomes Interim President

Gomes to Retire This Month From Tufts Medicine Care at Home; Spadoni Becomes Interim President
Karen Gomes, president and CEO of Tufts Medicine Care at Home is retiring at the end of the year. Gomes, who began her career as a bedside nurse, joined the former Home Health Foundation as chief clinical officer and vice president of clinical services in 2012 and was promoted to president and CEO in 2017. “It has been my life’s …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Health, Region

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