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A full-time lieutenant and EMT in the Groveland Fire Department and West Newbury deputy fire chief was named Newbury’s next fire chief pending completion of successful contract negotiations. Newbury Select Board members unanimously chose David Evans to succeed former Fire Chief Douglas Janvrin, who retired in August after 36 years of service. The Board hired […]

A 36-year-old Haverhill man was charged Friday with murder in connection with an Oct. 8 assault in Lawrence. A not guilty plea was entered for Kristopher Graciale during his arraignment before Judge Jubinville in Lawrence District Court. He agreed to be held without bail, and without prejudice until a pretrial conference planned for Nov. 21. […]

Haverhill Public Schools was awarded a $50,000 state grant last Thursday for its Innovation Career Pathway program. Both Haverhill and Lawrence, which received $125,000, were among 68 school districts statewide to receive support the continuation of work-based learning opportunities designed to give students hands-on coursework in a specific high-demand STEM industry. The schools were named […]

97.9 WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, is offering a rare opportunity to join a respected and growing regional news operation—on-air, online and everywhere. Requirements Successful applicants must demonstrate natural curiosity, objectivity, dependability, willingness to learn and commitment to accuracy. The position offer great growth potential and requires a […]

Joining with Masonic lodges across the Commonwealth, Freemasons from Haverhill’s Saggahew Lodge open their doors to the public tomorrow. Those who’ve ever wondered who the Freemasons are, whether they are the descendants of the Knights Templars or what the inside of their buildings look like, the open house is a chance to find out. Saggahew […]

(Additional photograph below.) Nurses at Holy Family Hospital campuses in Haverhill and Methuen Wednesday picketed outside to, in their words, “draw attention to the struggles they are facing in delivering safe, quality care to their patients.” Haverhill Emergency Room Nurse Jane Emery, co-chair of Massachusetts Nurses Association-affiliated unit, told WHAV nurses have left the hospital […]

The Haverhill Public Library is celebrating its 150th Anniversary with an upcoming fundraiser. There will be food, fun, a silent auction and trivia. All proceeds go directly to the library to provide services to the public. The fundraiser takes place Friday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m., at Maria’s Galleria Banquet Room, 81 Essex St., in […]

Front Line and the Methuen Police Department will receive a $550,000 federal grant to use over three years to establish a community response team and community support center in Methuen to bolster behavioral health services. Front Line CEO Matthew Page-Shelton and Police Chief Scott J. McNamara said Wednesday the Justice Mental Health Collaborative Partnership grant […]

Haverhill residents turned away for help with flood damage earlier may have another chance thanks to the city’s reallocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act money. Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini told city councilors Tuesday about another approach to provide a modicum of financial help to residents impacted by the Aug. 8 deluge. The mayor […]

Haverhill city councilors approved a plan Tuesday to pay tribute to former Councilor William J. Macek by naming a nearly three-acre park in his honor. Mayor James J. Fiorentini made the petition, asking the area at 90 Concord St., along Pentucket Lake, be named in his honor. Longtime friend and former Councilor Mary Ellen Daly […]