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Councilors Call on Haverhill Mayor, State and Federal Legislators to Find Money for Drug Treatment

Haverhill City Councilor Melissa J. Lewandowski. (Courtesy The Haverhill City Council is looking for new strategies and alternative sources of income to help fight the problem of drug addiction in the community. Recent legislation signed by Gov. Charlie Baker will likely eliminate the 3% impact fees local governments are collecting from adult-use cannabis stores in […]

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Haverhill’s Electricity Supplier Pulls the Plug on New Enrollments; Mayor says 16,000 will Still Benefit

The City of Haverhill’s discount energy supplier pulled the plug Thursday—at least temporarily—on some residents hoping to save hundreds each month on home electricity costs. Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini and Energy Consultant Orlando Pacheco told the public Tuesday night that those who were not automatically enrolled in the city program for whatever reason could […]

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Haverhill Council Votes 5-4 to Reject Plan to Forego Public Hearings on Some Protected Land Conversions | #citycouncil

The Haverhill City Council gave thumbs down to a proposal last Tuesday that would have made public hearings optional in certain property transactions. The proposal was based on an earlier one, crafted by from City Solicitor William D. Cox Jr. and the Council’s Planning and Development Committee. It outlines procedures to be followed when the […]

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Moody’s Investor Service Latest to Raise Methuen’s Bond Rating; Mayor Perry Credits Duprey

Methuen’s bond rating from Moody’s Investor Service is climbing for the fourth time since the beginning of 2020, allowing the city to borrow money at more attractive rates. Methuen’s general obligation bond rating from Moody’s increased to A1 from A3, described by Mayor Neil Perry and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Maggie Duprey as a […]

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City Council Calls for Speedier Scheduling and Repair of Damaged Light Poles in Haverhill | #citycouncil

Unfinished work on a number of damaged light poles is posing a threat to Haverhill joggers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Haverhill City Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua made that assertion at last week’s Council meeting where he presented two photographs—one showing the stump of a broken, metal light pole with sharp, jagged edges and the other, showing […]

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Haverhill City Council to Have Final Say Over Developers’ Major Site Plan Changes | #citycouncil

The Haverhill City Council gave its okay to a proposal by City Solicitor William D. Cox Jr. on Tuesday, limiting what modifications are allowed to previously approved development projects without the Council’s consent. Councilors asked for clarification as to the kinds of changes to an approved project that could be considered minor, and handled by […]

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Haverhill City Council Looks to Restore its Authority Over Major Building Projects | #citycouncil

Click image for Haverhill City Council agenda. The Haverhill City Council is looking to take back some of the authority it lost during zoning changes in 2020. The Haverhill City Council Tuesday will hear a proposal by city Solicitor William D. Cox Jr. to specify which changes in development projects require public hearing. Councilors have […]

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Another high-ranking vacancy in beleaguered City Hall staffing | #citycouncil

THE OLD adage that no one is indispensable could be amended to some people are less dispensable than others. That certainly seems to be the case with outgoing city employee Christine McCall, who not only holds the position of assistant city manager, but is also the director of the Department of Planning and Development, a […]

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Another high-ranking vacancy in beleaguered City Hall staffing | #citycouncil

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Councilors Ask Mayor to Determine if Federal Money Can Help Drought-Stricken, Haverhill Farmers

City Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua. (WHAV News file photograph.) As every backyard gardener will attest, the hot, dry weather this summer has played havoc with vegetables and other crops and, for the farming community, the drought-like conditions are hitting them right in the pocketbook. As a result, Haverhill City Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua introduced a […]