Merrimack Valley Newsmakers
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Merrimack Valley Newsmakers
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Haverhill’s Ward 6 Candidates Talk Bridges, Route 125 Traffic and Quality of Life
Voters in two Haverhill wards cast ballots Tuesday to narrow the field of City Council candidates in those neighborhoods.Three candidates are squaring off for two spots on the final ballot for Ward 6 city councilor in the general electio...
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Haverhill’s Ward 4 Candidates Discuss Issues From Holy Family to Rural Charm
Three candidates are facing off in Ward 4 for two spots on the ballot in the general election Nov. 4. Incumbent Melissa J. Lewandowski is being challenged by Guy E. Cooper and Kenneth E. Quimby Jr. Lewandowski and Quimby are lifelong Haverhill ...
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At WHAV, State IG Shapiro Calls Public His Eyes and Ears in Combatting Fraud and Abuse
If you suspect a local or state official is on the take or see another example of potential fraud or abuse in state or local government, Jeffrey S. Shapiro wants to hear about it.Shapiro is the Commonwealth’s inspector general and, in th...
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Haverhill City Clerk Details Voter Deadlines Ahead of Sept. 9 Election
Registered voters in Haverhill’s Wards 4 and 6 will go to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 9, to whittle down the number of candidates in each ward from three to two.Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright was a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Br...
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Emmaus’ 37th Annual Cycle for Shelter Sept. 14 Helps Alleviate Homelessness
Upwards of 200 bicyclists will hit the road in September to help raise money to help prevent homelessness in Haverhill.Al Hanscom, president and CEO of Emmaus House in Haverhill, was a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program. ...
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