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City Desk

Developer Agrees to Create Condo Association After Haverhill Council Cries Foul Over Rental Plans

Developer Agrees to Create Condo Association After Haverhill Council Cries Foul Over Rental Plans
The Haverhill City Council Tuesday accused the developer of a seven-unit condominium complex on Kenoza Avenue of not living up to an agreement to build owner-occupied homes. On Tuesday, Robert Christy, a principal with Gardens on Kenoza Corporation, revealed the new developer plans to rent units in a former funeral home rather than sell them as condominium units as agreed …

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Haverhill Seeks Input on 12th Avenue Playground at Tuesday Community Meeting

Haverhill Seeks Input on 12th Avenue Playground at Tuesday Community Meeting
Neighborhood input is being solicited as the city prepares to shape the future of Haverhill’s 12th Avenue Park and McNamara’s Field. Mayor James J. Fiorentini presides over the meeting Tuesday, July 18, from 5-6 p.m., at 25 12th Ave., Haverhill. Earlier this year, Haverhill included $525,000 in park and recreation upgrades in its plans for spending $37.5 million from the …

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Regional News

Methuen Police Arrest Two Maine Men After Alleged Drug Deal

Methuen Police Arrest Two Maine Men After Alleged Drug Deal
Two men from Old Orchard Beach Maine were arrested this week on drug charges and a handgun was seized after Methuen Police watched them on suspicion of drug dealing in the Swan Street area. Thirty-one-year-old Cory Barry was charged with carrying a loaded large capacity firearm on a public way, possession of a firearm without an FID card, possession of …

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Investigation into Lawrence, Methuen Fentanyl Pill Network Brings Two Arrests

Investigation into Lawrence, Methuen Fentanyl Pill Network Brings Two Arrests
Two Lawrence residents pleaded not guilty on drug charges Wednesday in Lawrence District Court following an investigation into a suspected fentanyl pill distribution network in the Lawrence and Methuen area Police recovered more than 16 pounds of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine pills, plus two guns, according to Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Lawrence Police Head of Department …

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Education

Northern Essex Community College Names Arey as Next Dean of Students; Begins Aug. 2

Northern Essex Community College Names Arey as Next Dean of Students; Begins Aug. 2
Jason Arey joins Northern Essex Community College early next month as the new dean of students. Arey has nearly two decades of experience in higher education, including five years as dean of students at York Community College in Wells, Maine; two years as associate vice president of student affairs at Manchester Community College in Manchester, N.H.; and 11 years as …

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Community Spotlight

‘Teenagers from Outer Space’ on North Andover’s Big Screen Tonight

‘Teenagers from Outer Space’ on North Andover’s Big Screen Tonight
The North Andover Historical Society kicks off its Sci-fi in July summer film fest tonight with the screening of the 1959 feature “Teenagers from Outer Space.” The campy series of three films include ray guns, robots and flying saucers and are presented in partnership with North Andover CAM. “Phantom From Space, from 1953; and “First Spaceship on Venus,”1960, follow in …

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  • Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.

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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: Haverhill Assistant School Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling.
  • 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.
  • All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
  • Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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