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Andover · Housing · Oct 21
The Town of Andover was awarded a $5 million state grant. The funds are designated for projects in the River Road corridor, the town says. According to the town, the grant will finance a series of infrastructure projects along River Road.
West Newbury · Elections · Oct 24
The Town of West Newbury says early voting for the State Election is planned to begin on October 17. That plan gives local voters an opportunity to cast ballots before Election Day.
Haverhill · Local Government · Oct 23
Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett said Wednesday she hopes plans to site a replacement Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School on the Northern Essex Community College campus can still…
Newburyport · Education · Oct 22
The state awarded a grant to Newburyport High School to support expansion of career and technical education programs at the school’s High Street location.
Amesbury · Education · Oct 23
On Monday the Amesbury School Committee voted unanimously to ask the City Council to accept a law that would permit enforcement using cameras mounted on school bus stop arms.
Education · Oct 20
WHAV reported Northern Essex Community College received a $136,142 state TRAIN grant to support workforce training.
Haverhill · Education · Oct 23
WHAV reported Haverhill High School received $50,000 on Thursday to continue its Innovation Career Pathways programs. The award is intended to fund the school’s hands-on pathway offerings.
Lawrence · Major Employers · Oct 20
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital is bringing its Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory back into service this week, WHAV reported.
Haverhill · Local Government · Oct 19
WHAV reported on Oct. 19, 2026, that Haverhill city councilors are scheduled to take up several planning and municipal items at their Tuesday meeting.
Haverhill · Local Government · Oct 23
Haverhill city councilors approved several items residents had requested that change the city’s overnight winter parking rules. The action moves the date when those restrictions begin to Dec.
Haverhill · Methuen · Local Government · Oct 24
Haverhill was awarded $24,500 and Methuen $36,000 through the state Recycling Dividends Program, with both grants coming from the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.
Haverhill · Public Schools · Oct 19
WHAV reports Haverhill organizations received state Community Workforce Partnerships funding meant to help residents build job skills for industries with worker demand.
Salisbury · Health · Oct 23
The state Senate passed legislation Thursday that would give local firefighters free access to cancer screenings through their insurance, The Daily News of Newburyport reported from Salisbury.
Georgetown · Community · Oct 22
The Conservation Commission and Planning Board are considering a 3‑megawatt battery electrical storage system (BESS) at the former G. Mello Trash Disposal site on Main Street in Georgetown.
Haverhill · Lawrence · Community · Oct 24
DEA National Prescription Take Back Day will be held Saturday, Oct. 24 at police stations in Haverhill, Methuen, Plaistow and Atkinson, N.H., and other area departments.
Newburyport · Planning · Oct 22
Plans in Newburyport are moving forward to change a newly created zoning requirement intended to address "mansionization" concerns, The Daily News of Newburyport reported.
Methuen · Utilities · Oct 21
Methuen received a $50,000 state grant to locate and confirm which water service lines contain lead and to help the city meet federal environmental rules.
Salisbury · Utilities · Oct 21
The Town of Salisbury posted a notice titled "Water Main Repair – Main St - October 20, 2026" indicating a planned water main repair on Main Street. The notice was posted by the Town of Salisbury.
Groveland · Haverhill · Roads · Oct 19
Area police departments were awarded state road safety grants last week, including Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen, Merrimac and Groveland in the area.
Salisbury · Roads · Oct 23
During a Monday meeting of the Board of Selectmen in Salisbury, Town Manager Neil Harrington said the long-running reconstruction of Lafayette Road, Route 1, remains on schedule.
West Newbury · Elections · Oct 24
The Town of West Newbury posted that one additional week of Early Voting is available. The notice informs residents that early voting will continue for a final week, as the town reported.
Newburyport · City Council · Oct 23
In Newburyport and elsewhere across the state and region, early voting is underway. City and town clerks are reporting high numbers for early voting, The Daily News of Newburyport reported.
Lawrence · City Council · Oct 21
The City of Lawrence published a notice titled "Snow Plowing Contractors Needed, 2026-2027 Winter Season" on 2026-10-19 announcing it is seeking contractors for the coming winter.
Methuen · School Committees · Oct 21
The Methuen School Committee says it is inviting residents, parents, guardians, students and staff to take part in selecting the district’s next superintendent.
North Andover · Community Events · Oct 19
North Andover News reported that community flu clinics are available in North Andover. The report did not include dates, locations, eligibility criteria or which influenza vaccines are offered.
Haverhill · Community Events · Oct 25
WHAV reported that Andrea D. Fogarty died Thursday at age 52 after a long battle with cancer.
Haverhill · Community Events · Oct 20
Haverhill plans a series of observances and ceremonies tied to Veterans Day, with activities scheduled in the days surrounding Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Haverhill · Community Events · Oct 24
Make It Haverhill plans to hold a job fair Wednesday in Haverhill. Make It Haverhill says its events are intended to connect people with employment opportunities.
Newburyport · Community Events · Oct 22
Saturday morning in Newburyport saw two rallies that overlapped in time.
Haverhill · Community Events · Oct 23
WHAV reports Haverhill plans to hold its second annual Hill-O-Ween jack-o-lantern contest on Friday, Oct. 30 and is inviting residents to enter carved pumpkins.
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