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Haverhill Schools, Mayor Come Closer on $128 Million Budget; Debt Vote Could Help Finance It

To submit school announcements, click on image. The Haverhill School Committee last night held firm on its $128 million spending plan—and won a level of support from the mayor—after school administrators presented facts and figures on how that money would be used to improve education. At the last meeting, Committee members learned the city would […]

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Amesbury Mayor Gove Becomes Chair of MeVa Transit Public Bus Advisory Board

Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove is taking the place of one of her former subordinates as chair of the Merrimack Valley Transit Advisory Board. Gove was unanimously elected last week to serve the quasi-government bus company now known as MeVa, but formerly as the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority, based in Haverhill. She succeeds Angela Cleveland, […]

City Council

City Council amends 2023 budget, OKs contract | Photos & Videos | #citycouncil

The Malvern City Council met in the conference room at the Malvern Police Deptartment on May 8. Mayor Brenda Weldon called the meeting to order with all council members present. City Clerk Kim Taber was also present. After the roll call, a motion and second was made to approve the minutes from last month’s meeting. […]

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City Council Hears Plans Tonight for Distributing Haverhill Youth Activities and Mental Health Grants | #citycouncil

Haverhill city councilors tonight hear plans for distributing $750,000 to various groups to help address, what is being called, “the educational, social, physical well-being, substance abuse and mental needs of Haverhill’s youth that have been impacted by the pandemic.” Councilors recently requested details on what will be the second year the city has offered grants […]

Alabama

Dr. Daniel Sutter: Alabama’s earmarks | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Newly retired U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby achieved national prominence for bringing earmarked funds to Alabama. “In the game of earmarks, Shelby has no peers,” “Roll Call” once said of the senator. Empowered by his position as the ranking Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Shelby led all members of Congress in earmarked funds the last […]

Alabama

State Rep. Shedd named new House Majority Whip | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) announced the appointment of State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) as House Majority Whip during this quadrennium. Whips assist the party leadership in bringing the party’s bills, conducting vote counts on major issues and legislation, managing floor debates, and acting as a mediator between party members and leadership. “Rep. Shedd’s […]

Alabama

No endorsement for presidential candidate in 2024 GOP primary | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has announced she will not be endorsing a presidential candidate in the 2024 primary. With the battle lines drawn between former president Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the GOP presidential nominee for 2024 is still up in the air. In a release obtained by 1819 News, Britt said […]

Alabama

Does Alabama need a new state house? Legislature’s only architect weighs in | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

As Alabama legislators prepare for the 2023 regular session, the need for a new state house continues to be a topic of intense debate. The legislature met in the Montgomery capitol building until 1985 when the building underwent massive renovations. The House and Senate relocated next door to a building constructed in 1963 for the […]

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Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Offers Annual Mayors and Managers Breakfast Forum

To submit Business Bulletin announcements, click on image. The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Merrimack Valley Mayors and Managers Breakfast Forum. It takes place Monday, Jan. 23, from 7:15-9:15 a.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston-Andover, 123 Old River Road, Andover. A hot breakfast buffet will be served at 7:30 a.m. […]

Alabama

2022 midterm elections; Britt, Ivey romp | #elections | #alabama

Stay tuned to 1819 News for live updates on the 2022 midterm elections in Alabama. Election Day is upon us. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. In addition to local races, the Yellowhammer State will choose its next U.S. Senator to replace longtime U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa), vote for congressional […]