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Education

Haverhill Schools, Mayor Come Closer on $128 Million Budget; Debt Vote Could Help Finance It

Haverhill Schools, Mayor Come Closer on $128 Million Budget; Debt Vote Could Help Finance It
The Haverhill School Committee last night held firm on its $128 million spending plan—and won a level of support from the mayor—after school administrators presented facts and figures on how that money would be used to improve education. At the last meeting, Committee members learned the city would not be providing an expected $3.3 million to that budget and school …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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City Desk

Haverhill Honors its ‘Hometown Heroes’ Thursday with Speakers, Flyover, Artillery Salute

Haverhill Honors its ‘Hometown Heroes’ Thursday with Speakers, Flyover, Artillery Salute
(Additional photograph below.) Haverhill honored its “Hometown Heroes” Thursday afternoon, in a ceremony marked by a State Police helicopter flying overhead and an artillery salute, while remembering those killed in action and those who served during all of the nation’s wars. The third annual tribute ceremony, organized by the Exchange Club of Haverhill, kicks off the period between Memorial Day …

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Boston Police Identify 33-Year-Old Haverhill Man as Murder Victim Found Monday in Dorchester

Boston Police Identify 33-Year-Old Haverhill Man as Murder Victim Found Monday in Dorchester
A 33-year-old Haverhill man, pastor of Family of God church in Haverhill, was identified Thursday afternoon as the victim of a fatal shooting Monday in Boston. Boston Police said Daniel T. Mayers died of “apparent gunshot wounds” and is asking the public to come forward with any information. Boston officers were dispatched Monday, just before 5 p.m., to the area …

Sections: Crime, Haverhill

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Team Haverhill’s Neighborhood Clean & Green Team Seeks Volunteers for Tuesday

Team Haverhill’s Neighborhood Clean & Green Team Seeks Volunteers for Tuesday
Team Haverhill’s Neighborhood Clean & Green team is looking for volunteers to help clean a stretch of South Main Street on the Bradford side of the Merrimack River. The group gathers Tuesday, May 30, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the start of the Rail Trail behind Dunkin’ Donuts to pick up litter from the Basiliere Bridge up to Haverhill Bank and …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Haverhill Democrats to Elect State Party Convention Delegates and Alternates June 5

Haverhill Democrats to Elect State Party Convention Delegates and Alternates June 5
Haverhill Democrats are sending 32 delegates and 28 alternates to the party’s state convention this fall and plan to choose attendees during a caucus Monday, June 5. Registered Democrats in Haverhill meet that night at 7 p.m., at the Haverhill Public Library Auditorium, 99 Main St. The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Haverhill that are …

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Regional News

Timberlane Regional High School Marching Band to Perform in Plaistow Memorial Day Parade

Timberlane Regional High School Marching Band to Perform in Plaistow Memorial Day Parade
Plaistow, N.H., has its Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies Monday. The parade is Monday, May 29, beginning at 9 a.m., in front of Pollard School, 120 Main St., Plaistow, and proceeds to Plaistow Cemetery on Elm Street, where there will be short service. Participants march back to Town Hall Green, 145 Main St., for a speaking ceremony. Timberlane Regional High …

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Community Spotlight

Kirouac Performs Pop, Easy Listening and Light Rock Free, Today at Noon

Kirouac Performs Pop, Easy Listening and Light Rock Free, Today at Noon
Dan Kirouac is sharing free music and memories from the 1960s and 70s this noontime. On behalf of the Haverhill Council on Aging, the pop, easy listening and light rock artist performs today from noon-1 p.m., at the Haverhill Citizens Center. The program was underwritten by the Haverhill Cultural Council. Those who wish to learn more may call Paula at …

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Business Bulletin

Bethany Community Services to Add Club Connection Memory Café with Cummings Grant

Bethany Community Services to Add Club Connection Memory Café with Cummings Grant
Bethany Community Services plans to add a Club Connection Memory Café with $75,000 over three years coming from the Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. The Haverhill-based organization was selected from a total of 630 applicants during a competitive review process and becomes one of 150 nonprofits to share in $30 million. Bethany Communities is comprised of three downtown Haverhill …

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  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
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  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
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  • 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.
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