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Haverhill Responds to Cannabis Retailer: Press Releases Don’t Overturn Judge’s Ruling

Haverhill Responds to Cannabis Retailer: Press Releases Don’t Overturn Judge’s Ruling
The City of Haverhill says the owner of a cannabis retail shop is trying to do through the media what a Superior Court judge has so far refused. Haverhill responded to a letter from Stem Haverhill, dated a week ago, that asks the city to put “impact fees” into a separate account and pay interest. The city does agree, however, …

Sections: Cannabis, Haverhill

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Tamberino Takes Papers for Haverhill Mayoral Run; Sullivan Seeks Ward 2 School Seat

Tamberino Takes Papers for Haverhill Mayoral Run; Sullivan Seeks Ward 2 School Seat
There are now seven candidates for Haverhill mayor and the entrant of an incumbent School Committee ensures more change is coming to the city’s educational body. Melanie Tamberino took nomination papers late last week from the Haverhill City Clerk’s office, joining six others who similarly expressed interest in succeeding Mayor James J. Fiorentini next January. Tamberino previously took out papers …

Sections: Election Central, Haverhill

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New England Free Jacks, with Haverhill’s Own Davidowicz, to Play for Major League Rugby Title

New England Free Jacks, with Haverhill’s Own Davidowicz, to Play for Major League Rugby Title
The New England Free Jacks, with Haverhill’s own Cameron “Cam” Davidowicz, play for the first Major League Rugby title in franchise history this weekend after winning their 11th match in a row in the MLR semifinals with a 25-7 triumph against Old Glory DC at Veterans Memorial Stadium last Saturday in Quincy. This was the first Free Jacks playoff victory …

Sections: Haverhill, Sports

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Education

Pizarro, Haverhill High School 2020 Grad, Part of U.S. Navy Submarine Strategic Deterrence Force

Pizarro, Haverhill High School 2020 Grad, Part of U.S. Navy Submarine Strategic Deterrence Force
Special thanks to Ensign Rebecca Ives, Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 2nd Class Xzayvier Pizarro, a Haverhill native, is one of the submariners that make up 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel and continues a 123-year tradition of service under the sea. Pizarro’s role with other sailors is to play a critical role in carrying out one of …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Community Spotlight

Volunteers Complete Beautification Projects Outside Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill

Volunteers Complete Beautification Projects Outside Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill
(Additional photograph below.) The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill recently completed two outdoor projects with the goals of adding welcoming color and beauty to the exterior of its 123-year-old building in downtown Haverhill. On the Emerson Street side, raised-bed gardens were installed by volunteer Arianna Iappini, an edible ecosystem educator and designer and owner of The Birch Arbor …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer July 12 at Lowell Five Bank

Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer July 12 at Lowell Five Bank
The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is having a Business Networking Mixer next Wednesday. There will be appetizers and beverages and a business card raffle to win a door prize. It takes place Wednesday, July 12, from 5-7 p.m., at Lowell Five Bank, 498 Chickering Road, North Andover. Admission is $10 for Merrimack Valley Chamber members and $20 for non-members. …

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