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City Desk

Haverhill Moves to Complete Purchase of Corliss Hill Road Watershed Land

Haverhill Moves to Complete Purchase of Corliss Hill Road Watershed Land
The Haverhill City Council Tuesday completed the final piece of a plan to protect the city’s watershed by acquiring land at 97 Corliss Hill Road. Last December, Haverhill teamed up with the Essex County Greenbelt Association to purchase 22.5 acres of agricultural land to keep it from being developed. An agreement allowed Greenbelt to purchase the property for $400,000 with …

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Covanta Helps Launch Maintenance Program at Haverhill’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Covanta Helps Launch Maintenance Program at Haverhill’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Although Haverhill’s new Vietnam Veterans Memorial was officially completed last year, the Commission that oversaw its relocation and improvement is turning its attention to future maintenance. Ralph T. Basiliere, chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Ad Hoc Memorial Committee and a former U.S. Marine, kicked off an effort this week to pay for future operations and maintenance with a $15,000 donation …

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Regional News

Methuen Opens Riverside Drive Boat Ramp for Season

Methuen Opens Riverside Drive Boat Ramp for Season
Methuen’s Riverside Drive Boat Ramp opened this week for the season with dock sections and gangway installed. Normal hours of operation are daily from 5 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. “Many thanks to our Conservation and Department of Public Works, Tree Departments and the State Office of Fishing and Boating Access for helping to get this valuable resource ready for use by …

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Education

Two-Thirds of Whittier Tech Seniors Working in their Chosen Fields During Co-Op This Semester

Two-Thirds of Whittier Tech Seniors Working in their Chosen Fields During Co-Op This Semester
Students of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School continue to thrive in the field as they participate in cooperative education programs. Superintendent Maureen Lynch and Vocational Coordinator Paul Moskevitz said students receive valuable experience in their trade before they graduate. About 200 of the 314 members of the senior class are participating in the co-op program this semester, about 65%. …

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Community Spotlight

Plaistow Firefighter’s Association Hosts Annual Rabies Clinic Saturday

Plaistow Firefighter’s Association Hosts Annual Rabies Clinic Saturday
Plaistow Firefighter’s Association is having its annual rabies clinic this Saturday. The clinic takes place Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Public Safety Complex, 27 Elm St., Plaistow, N.H. Animal Control Officer Maura Wentworth will be available to discuss pet laws and safety, a representative of the town clerk’s office will handle dog licensing and Dr. Sarah Grossman …

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Business Bulletin

Haverhill Chamber Offers ‘Appetizers with Alex’ Networking April 13

Haverhill Chamber Offers ‘Appetizers with Alex’ Networking April 13
“Appetizers with Alex,” the first event in a series of networking events with Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt, kicks off next week in downtown Haverhill. Eberhardt is hosting the free networking get-together to meet as many Chamber members as she can. The first one takes place Wednesday, April 13, from 5:30-7 p.m., at Barking Dog Ale House, …

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