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🚧 Long-Term Road Widening Project Updates for Everett Turnpike, NH
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in New Hampshire. A long-term construction project is currently underway on the Everett Turnpike in New Hampshire, affecting the stretch from Nashua to Merrimack. The work involves widening the roadway from Exit 8 to Exit 10 in both northbound and southbound directions. Local residents and travelers who frequently use this route should anticipate potential delays and might want to consider alternative routes during peak hours. The objective of this project is to enhance traffic flow and safety on this segment of the Everett Turnpike. Motorists are advised to observe all construction-related signage and keep an eye out for workers in the area. The project's completion date has not been specified, indicating that the construction may significantly influence traffic patterns for an extended period. Stay tuned for further updates as the work progresses.
Update on Steward Health Crisis at Tonight’s Haverhill City Council Meeting; Trustee Names Monitor
Speaking on how to continue care at Holy Family Hospitals in Haverhill and Methuen, a representative of a Lawrence-based nonprofit is expected to pose possible next steps during the ongoing Steward Health Care crisis at tonight’s City Council meeting. Council President Thomas J. Sullivan invited Merrimack Valley Project Community...
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Former Stark Police Chief; Former West High Baseball Coach
InDepthNH.org scans the websites of New Hampshire funeral homes each week and selects at random some of our friends, relatives and neighbors to feature in this column. The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community. InDepthNH.org is now offering obituaries through the Legacy.com service. We view this as part of our public service mission. Click here or on the Obituaries tab at the top of our home page to learn more. And if you know of someone from New Hampshire who should be featured in this column, please send your suggestions to NancyWestNews@gmail.com.
$1 Million Approved for Mark Stebbins Community Center in Manchester
CONCORD, NH – In a significant development for Manchester's community infrastructure, Governor Chris Sununu, alongside Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais, announced the approval of $1 million in funding from the Executive Council to support the construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center. This initiative aims to centralize and enhance services for the city's West Side population.
NH education chief, told changes harm public schools, says he's 'champion of children'
MANCHESTER — After an hour-long public conversation with the commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Education, school board members in Manchester – the state’s largest school district – remained frustrated by a lack of clear answers and unconvinced that proposed revisions to the state’s minimum standards for public schools, known as the 306s, will improve education in the Granite State. Despite that, the state Board of Education plans to finalize the revisions as soon as next...
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