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De León-Estrada Joins Haverhill Mayor Barrett’s Office as Deputy Chief of Staff

Josselyn De León-Estrada, who has served elected officials at local, state and federal levels, has joined the administration of Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett as deputy chief of staff. De León-Estrada began working in local government in 2018 as special assistant to former Lawrence Mayor Daniel Rivera before working as a legislative aide to former […]

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‘Victims of Ponzi scheme,’ Haverhill mayor says of Steward’s financial crisis

MORNING, MATTRILLIONEED WCVB NEWSCENTER FIVE. ALL RIGHTY, MATT, LOTS OF FOLKS WATCHING THAT THIS MORNING. THANK YOU. STATE LEADERS THERE WORKING TO FILL THE ANTICIPATED GAP ONCE STEWART HEALTH CARE MOVES FORWARD WITH ITS PLANS TO SHUT DOWN HOSPITALS, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS HOLDING A HEARING ON THE PLAN TO CLOSE NEW ENGLAND […]

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Lawrence, MA city council starts job amid fraud charges – NBC Boston | #citycouncil

Wednesday is the first day on the job for one new Lawrence, Massachusetts, city councilor, but it comes amid some serious allegations. Fidelina Santiago was sworn into the role Tuesday night, but she’s accused of cheating in the race she just won. Santiago was indicted last month on voter fraud, after a video appeared to […]

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Lawrence city council scandal – NBC Boston | #citycouncil

Under a cloud of controversy and a criminal indictment, Fidelina Santiago was sworn-in Tuesday night as a newly-elected member of the city council in Lawrence, Massachusetts. “I don’t have any comment about it,” said Santiago when asked about the charges she’s facing. Just a couple of weeks ago, Santiago and another Lawrence resident, Jennifer Lopez, […]

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu swatted on Christmas Day after hosting ‘Electeds of Color’ holiday party

News By Nicholas McEntyre Published Dec. 27, 2023, 3:18 a.m. ET Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu was swatted on Christmas Day, two weeks after hosting a controversial holiday party for the non-white city council members. The Boston Police Department were called to a reported shooting turned hostage situation at Wu’s home in the city’s Roslindale neighborhood […]

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Haverhill Mayor’s HOPE Task Force Plans January Meeting

As part of its mission, WHAV provides information and resources targeting health and wellness, food insecurity, after-school programs, education and housing to residents of Greater Haverhill and the Merrimack Valley. To submit news of events, fundraising appeals and other announcements, click on the image. The Mayor’s HOPE Task Force expects to resume in-person under the […]

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Boston Mayor, Michelle Wu, shows off photo from ‘electeds of color’ holiday party after defending gathering

News By Nicholas McEntyre Published Dec. 16, 2023, 2:06 a.m. ET Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proudly shared a photo of the controversial “electeds of color” holiday party she hosted on Wednesday, showcasing all the smiling government officials of minority backgrounds at the “no whites” gathering. “Last night was my turn to host the annual holiday […]

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defends electeds of color’ holiday party after invitation backlash

News By Nicholas McEntyre Published Dec. 14, 2023, 12:48 a.m. ET Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defended holding a holiday party for “electeds of color” just hours before hosting the controversial gathering inside the city’s official reception hall Wednesday. Wu admitted it was a mistake that every member of the Boston City Council received invitations to […]

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O’Bryant School Move West Roxbury Opposing Resolutions – NBC Boston | #citycouncil

A resolution passed by the Boston City Council on Wednesday opposed relocating the O’Bryant School of Math and Science to the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston after a hearing. The hearing, which lasted multiple hours, had parents, teachers and alumni of the school voicing their opposition to the move, according to the Boston Globe. Nine […]

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For LePage, it’s a return to the City Council | Don’t Miss This | #citycouncil

HAVERHILL — Voters last Tuesday gave the nod to Colin LePage’s return to the City Council. The former six-term councilor, who in 2021 decided to run for mayor but lost to incumbent Mayor James Fiorentini, has been away from politics for two years. “It’s humbling when you don’t win but you have time to reflect […]

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