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Haverhill School Committee Candidate Collins Seeks Improved Student Health Care Access

Haverhill School Committee Candidate Collins Seeks Improved Student Health Care Access
A candidate to represent Haverhill’s Ward 6 on the School Committee seeks to use her nursing experience to bolster student health care. Yonnie Collins becomes the latest entrant to seek a seat this fall under the city’s new, mostly ward-based election system. “I was raised a Hillie since kindergarten and I am passionate about seeing the future of Haverhill thrive! …

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Rep. Vargas, Sens. Finegold and Payano Note Current Legislative Assignments

Rep. Vargas, Sens. Finegold and Payano Note Current Legislative Assignments
Members of Haverhill’s State House delegation are touting their various appointments and committee assignments as the year’s legislative agendas take shape. The Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus elected Rep. Andy X. Vargas as vice chair. The Caucus, comprised of House and Senate members, says its job is to “define, highlight and analyze those issues and concerns affecting people of …

Sections: Haverhill, Region, State House News

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Regional News

Methuen Police Officer Waller and K-9 Partner Bohdi Complete Training

Methuen Police Officer Waller and K-9 Partner Bohdi Complete Training
Methuen Police Officer Griffin Waller and his K-9 partner Bohdi recently completed the 14-week Boston Police K-9 Patrol Handlers Class. Chief Scott J. McNamara said Waller and Bohdi will be assigned to the Patrol Division and be available to assist the Street Crimes Unit with the detection of illegal narcotics. The team is also assigned to NEMLEC K-9, which is …

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Community Spotlight

‘Let’s Hike, Haverhill’ Plans Free Monthly Events, Showcasing Trails and Conservation Areas

‘Let’s Hike, Haverhill’ Plans Free Monthly Events, Showcasing Trails and Conservation Areas
“Let’s Hike, Haverhill” is a new series by Essex County Greenbelt Association, raising awareness of the city’s trail system The free events kicked off earlier this month with a hike at Tattersall Farm, off North Broadway in Haverhill. The next hike takes place Saturday, March 18, from 8-10 a.m., at Crystal Gorge and Crystal Point. “Greenbelt’s goal is to get …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Greater Haverhill Chamber, UMass Lowell iHub Offer Free Coworking Day March 1

Greater Haverhill Chamber, UMass Lowell iHub Offer Free Coworking Day March 1
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce and UMass Lowell Innovation Hub in Haverhill is having its Community Coworking Day Wednesday. Community Coworking Day, which takes place the first Wednesday of the month, is a free, open day to work at the iHub. Participants may work in the coworking space, host a team meeting, network with other Merrimack Valley entrepreneurs and …

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  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Haverhill Veterans Services Officer Jeffrey Hollett and Michael Bevilacqua of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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