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Expect More Rush Hour Delays Tuesday Morning as I-495 South Repairs Continue Near Ward Hill
Southbound traffic along Interstate 495 is expected to remain sluggish Tuesday morning as work continues to repair a Ward Hill-area water main break. State transportation officials said the right lane and breakdown lane are expected to remain closed during rush hour traffic as the city completes repairs and lanes are resurfaced near the break. As 97.9 WHAV traffic reports advised drivers Monday morning, commuters were slowed just south of exit 106 in Haverhill and along secondary roads. State Police reported “significant pavement and roadbed damage,” described as a “sinkhole.”
Haverhill’s Nettle School Students Benefit From Annual School Backpack and Supplies Drive
A successful backpack and supplies drive recently delivered for students attending Haverhill’s Dr. Paul C. Nettle School. Haverhill School Committee member Paul A. Magliocchetti said the annual drive, spearheaded by West Congregational Church, works to determine where to make the biggest impact when choosing schools each year. “We have...
EPA assessment of Seacoast Superfund site finds ‘unacceptable added risk’ from PFAS
Some surface waters and associated wetlands near a Seacoast Superfund site have an “unacceptable added risk” from accidental ingestion, according to a new risk assessment from the Environmental Protection Agency. In the risk evaluation dated in September for a number of PFAS chemicals, the EPA determined there was “an unacceptable added risk” from accidental ingestion […]
Gov. Healey Speaks When Merrimack Valley Chamber Honors Dr. Agrawal at Annual Dinner
Gov. Maura T. Healey will be on hand next month for the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner—a timely appearance considering the governor’s role in resolving the recent hospital crisis and the Chamber’s plan to give Lawrence General Hospital’s leader its highest honor. Dr....
Certain Eligible Voters to Cast Ballots in Little-Known Haverhill Election Next Week
There are no known instances of sign holding, hand shaking or baby kissing, but a little-known Haverhill campaign, involving well-known candidates, will be decided next week. While all eyes are focused on next month’s presidential election, three candidates are vying for a post on a board of five that oversees an investment portfolio of more than $300 million. Sandra L. Foisy, Colin F. LePage and Pamela J. Carr are on the Haverhill Retirement Board ballot to fill the unexpired term of the late William J. Klueber. The result could be historic.
Northern Essex Community College Knights Soccer Rank Ninth in Poll
The Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team ranked ninth in the week six poll released Monday afternoon by the NJCAA. Winners of eight straight games, the Knights were sitting at 8-2 overall in the season before its return to the field Tuesday night against MassBay. The Knights eight straight wins are currently the nation’s third longest active win streak and sit atop the Region 21 standings.
Ozzie’s Kids Halloween Fundraiser Oct. 12
Ozzie’s Kids plans a day of fun and fundraising during its Halloween Fundraiser Saturday, featuring Trunk or Treat, raffles, baked goods and more. The event for kids of all ages takes place Saturday, Oct. 12, with doors opening at 11 a.m., at the Elk’s Club, 24 Summer St., in Haverhill. Children’s tickets are $1 and adult tickets are $5. Trunk or Treat takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and costumes are encouraged. Afterwards, children can enjoy visits from familiar characters from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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