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Mayoral Candidate Wood Sues Haverhill, Claims Background Check Cost Him Two Police Jobs

Mayoral Candidate Wood Sues Haverhill, Claims Background Check Cost Him Two Police Jobs
See related story. Haverhill School Committee member Scott W. Wood Jr. filed suit Thursday against the city where he is a candidate for mayor, saying the resurfacing of a police “background investigation” of him more than a decade ago unfairly ended his employment as a police officer in both Haverhill and Wenham. Wood filed the case against the city, Haverhill …

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Wood Police Background Checks Allege Job Misconduct, Racism, Sexism; Former Chief Defends Hire

Wood Police Background Checks Allege Job Misconduct, Racism, Sexism; Former Chief Defends Hire
See related story. Two different police background checks of a 20-year School Committee member and former police officer paint, at best, an unflattering portrait of the man who seeks to be Haverhill’s next mayor Haverhill School Committee member Scott W. Wood Jr. filed suit Thursday, saying the oldest of the two background investigations—from a decade ago—lacked evidence and should have …

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Nevins Memorial Library Friends to Serve Summer Solstice Sundaes

Nevins Memorial Library Friends to Serve Summer Solstice Sundaes
To mark the official start of summer and raise money for programs, “Summer Solstice Sundaes” will be served at Nevins Memorial Library. The Friends of the Library will prepare and serve ice cream sundaes with all the fixings Wednesday, June 21, from 5-8 p.m., in the Garden Room of the library at 305 Broadway, Methuen. Summer Solstice Sundaes are $5 …

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Education

School Committee Signs Off on Indoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts at Haverhill High

School Committee Signs Off on Indoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts at Haverhill High
The Haverhill School Committee gave the go-ahead last week to the construction of two new indoor tennis and pickleball courts at the High School campus. Project Manager Kathleen Lambert told the Committee Thursday the building will be conveniently placed. “It creates a very nice complex, easy access for students to get to the building. It’s right there in the sports …

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Community Spotlight

Shyavitz Discusses Estate Planning This Week at Haverhill Public Library

Shyavitz Discusses Estate Planning This Week at Haverhill Public Library
Haverhill lawyer Gerald L. Shyavitz discusses living trusts, avoiding probate court, protecting assets and more during a free presentation at Haverhill Public Library. Shyavitz speaks Thursday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m., at Haverhill Public Library’s Johnson Auditorium, 99 Main St., Haverhill. Handouts will be provided. Those interested may register online at haverhillpl.org or by calling 978-373-1586, ext. 608. The library …

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Business Bulletin

Haverhill’s Robertson Joins Downey Law Group as Summer Intern

Haverhill’s Robertson Joins Downey Law Group as Summer Intern
Shea Robertson of Haverhill has joined Downey Law Group/DLG Closing as a summer intern. Robertson is entering his senior year at Merrimack College’s Honors Program, majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science. He is set to graduate next year, receiving his bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four, and hopes to be awarded a …

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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. Guest: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Executive Director Javier Bristol.
  • 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.
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  • 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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