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Judge Dismisses Rep. Mirra’s Challenge of One-Vote Loss; Mirra Files Appeal

Judge Dismisses Rep. Mirra’s Challenge of One-Vote Loss; Mirra Files Appeal
By Chris Lisinski, State House News Service A Superior Court judge dismissed Republican Rep. Lenny Mirra’s legal challenge after a recount flipped his 10-vote reelection victory to a single-vote loss, but Mirra’s lawyer appealed the decision. Essex Superior Court Associate Justice Thomas Dreschler tossed Mirra’s complaint Friday, one day after writing a 10-page order denying Mirra’s motion for a preliminary …

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Methuen Seeks Police Recruits; Plans Information Session Jan. 10

Methuen Seeks Police Recruits; Plans Information Session Jan. 10
Methuen is seeking police recruits and urging those interested to attend an information session next week. The meeting takes place Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6 p.m., at Nevins Memorial Library’s Great Hall, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Those who wish to know more may email [email protected] or call 978-208-5372. The department notes deadlines to register for the required state Civil Service examination are …

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State Officials Warn Emergency Shelters Will Run Out of Space for New Families by March

State Officials Warn Emergency Shelters Will Run Out of Space for New Families by March
By Sam Drysdale and Chris Lisinski The Baker administration says it expects the state’s emergency assistance shelter system will burn through available money and no longer be able to guarantee spots for eligible families by late March—a deadline one top lawmaker described as “a little bit arbitrary.” Escalating a weeks-long push for an injection of state dollars amid an influx …

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Orzo Trattoria and Michaud Insurance Sponsor Business Networking at Noon Jan. 10

Orzo Trattoria and Michaud Insurance Sponsor Business Networking at Noon Jan. 10
Orzo Trattoria and Michaud Insurance Co. are welcoming members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce to a Networking at Noon lunch. The business event takes place Tuesday, Jan. 10, from noon-1:15 p.m., at Orzo Trattoria, 1085 Osgood St., North Andover. Lunch includes one of either chicken parmesan with pasta, sausage cacciatore with pasta or chicken Caesar salad. Soft drinks …

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