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City Desk

Haverhill Council Agrees with Bradford Condominium Complex Changes, Votes Approval

Haverhill Council Agrees with Bradford Condominium Complex Changes, Votes Approval
The Haverhill City Council last night approved a handful of requested changes to plans for the construction of 48 condominium units in three buildings along the Merrimack River in Bradford. The project, to be built on 1.4 acres of land at 38 Railroad St., won Council approval in 2021. As plans developed, however, some necessary design changes came up and …

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Whittier Birthplace Honors Former Curator ‘Gus” Reusch with Welcome Center Naming

Whittier Birthplace Honors Former Curator ‘Gus” Reusch with Welcome Center Naming
Augustine J. “Gus” Reusch, former curator of Whittier Birthplace, is being permanently recognized for his contributions to the museum and community at large. The Trustees of the John Greenleaf Whittier Homestead honored Reusch Saturday during the seasonal reopening of the Birthplace by naming its multipurpose carriage shed as the “Augustine “Gus” Reusch Welcome Center.” Trustee President Arthur H. Veasey III …

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Haverhill Council Subcommittee Signs Off on Raises for Next Mayor, School Committee

Haverhill Council Subcommittee Signs Off on Raises for Next Mayor, School Committee
Haverhill’s next mayor could be making $40,000 more annually than the sitting chief executive if the full City Council follows the recommendation of a subcommittee. The Council’s Administration and Finance Committee voted Monday to recommend the increase in salary for the city’s next mayor as well as a significant boost in pay for members of the Haverhill School Committee. While …

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Workshop Details Haverhill’s Change to Mostly Ward-Based Council, School Committee

Workshop Details Haverhill’s Change to Mostly Ward-Based Council, School Committee
More than 70 Haverhill residents learned more about Haverhill’s change to a mostly ward-based electoral system during an informational workshop sponsored by the Latino Coalition of Haverhill. Coalition President Argenis Marte and Nairoby Sanchez pointed out that the new system includes City Council and School Committee representation from each of Haverhill’s seven Wards and offers a greater possibility for voices …

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Regional News

DA Identifies 47-Year-Old North Andover Woman as Pedestrian Struck, Killed on Sidewalk

DA Identifies 47-Year-Old North Andover Woman as Pedestrian Struck, Killed on Sidewalk
A 47-year-old woman was identified Tuesday as the pedestrian struck by a car and killed Sunday in North Andover. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker said Angela Desmond of North Andover was walking on a sidewalk along Massachusetts Avenue near Route 125 when she was struck by a Honda Civic about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Desmond was taken to …

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill High School Chorus and Band Offer Free Concert for the Public Tonight

Haverhill High School Chorus and Band Offer Free Concert for the Public Tonight
The Haverhill High School Chorus and Band present a free concert tonight. The Spring Concert features a doo-wop medley among other selections. It takes place tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Haverhill High School auditorium, 137 Monument St. While admission is free, donations are accepted.

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Business Bulletin

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Presents Making a Difference Award to Arbella Foundation

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Presents Making a Difference Award to Arbella Foundation
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center presented The Arbella Insurance Foundation with its highest honor during its recent 18th Annual Making a Difference Gala. The Health Center, which operates primary care locations in Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence, has received support from the foundation for many years, but credits the organization with providing exceptional help during the pandemic. Arbella Insurance Foundation helped …

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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 Public-Private Partnership Director Allison Heartquist and Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew.
  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
  • Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
  • Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.

Thursday’s Radio Highlights

  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Bobby Gariepy, John Greenleaf Whittier School Drama Club, and Rev. Frank Clarkson discusses Universalist-Unitarian Church of Haverhill’s 200th Anniversary.
  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
  • Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
  • Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Haverhill School Committee: Live. 7 p.m.
  • Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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