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The colorful art about rising sea levels appearing on local MeVa buses is the work of Rayne Valentine, an East Boston sixth-grader, named as the top winner in the Massachusetts division of the annual Cool Science contest. Co-founded by UMass Lowell, the competition asks K-12 students to create illustrations that depict the science behind extreme […]

After almost three weeks, public docks in downtown Haverhill are back in place and Merrimack River tourism is resuming. As WHAV reported earlier this month, an upriver tree—later found to weigh 14,500 pounds—was dislodged, and took out access to both public docks off Washington Street. Mayor James J. Fiorentini said Tuesday “finishing touches” on the […]

Haverhill City Councilors had a re-do during Tuesday night’s meeting in regards to a complaint, alleging councilors violated the Open Meeting Law earlier this month. The charges, made by Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan, claimed the body ran afoul of that law when they “drafted, circulated and each member signed a letter concerning public allegations […]

With Tattersall Farm-to-Table night coming up tomorrow, organizers are calling attention to some specific treats to savor. There are a variety of chefs led by Kristen Carbone of Pica’s Deli & Ice Cream, offering barbeque, chicken and pulled pork; a Sicilian pizza party courtesy of La Pizza Di Forno; grilling stations from such regional farms […]

Chris Lisinski, State House News Service The bitter fight between state Auditor Diana DiZoglio and the legislative leaders with whom she used to serve could head to court. As expected, DiZoglio announced Wednesday she will pursue litigation to try to force the House and Senate to comply with her audit of their operations after top […]

Haverhill city councilors will bring additional attention to mayoral candidate and School Committee member Scott W. Wood Jr. tonight when they hear an open meeting law complaint. As WHAV reported July 11, the complaint centers on councilors asking, outside of a posted public meeting, for release of investigative reports related to Wood’s applications to be […]

Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini says he’s happy both branches of the state legislature are moving toward compromise on road money, but has concerns the base amount doesn’t keep up with inflation and an additional amount in grants makes it difficult to plan. The House and Senate both approved legislation authorizing $200 million for the […]

Those interested in learning first-hand how removal of Little River dam will unfold and of any effects upriver have a chance tomorrow afternoon. As WHAV reported July 14, the city’s Conservation Commission highlighted how this summer’s Vermont floods may be a prediction of what could happen in Haverhill if the dam remains. It invited the […]

Josefa Carolina Gonzalez has taken her seven-year-old Passion Flowers business to the next level by purchasing the downtown Haverhill, property that houses her floral shop. Like other business owners, Gonzalez found herself short when the opportunity to buy the 154 Washington St. building came up last fall. She also required more refrigeration space to store […]

Food programs in Methuen, Lawrence and other nearby communities last week received state help to ensure farmers, fishers and other local food producers are better connected to a strong, resilient food system to help mitigate future supply chain issues. For the first time, grants also provide aid for organizations impacted by drought or extreme weather […]