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Alaska

Lauryn Hill stages Fugees reunion at Philadelphia’s The Roots Picnic | Entertainment | #alaska | #politics

Lauryn Hill reunited with her Fugees bandmates Pras Michel and Wyclef Jean for a six-song set at her Philadelphia concert. The 48-year-old singer was performing her solo LP ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ in full to mark its 25th anniversary, but she had a special treat in store for fans of the iconic hip-hop group. […]

City Council

City council’s approval of NAH proposal deemed ‘short-sighted’ | #citycouncil

It is difficult to understand how our members of city council could approve the NAH proposal. This seems short-sighted and narrow-minded. This billion dollar project does not come even close to meeting the city’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2030. Token mentions of some solar panels, a few charging stations for EVs and no LEED […]

City Council

City council called on to put funds toward bike safety | #citycouncil

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. An open letter to the mayor, vice mayor and Council: Thank you for your unanimous direction to city staff to prioritize funding for a few basic bike projects, namely: the (complete) construction of the Butler Pilot elevation, and the construction of two (dangerous) protected intersections — (Butler/Beaver and […]

Mayor

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 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 […]

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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. […]

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As mayor, Hancock walked the arts walk | John Moore | Arts & Entertainment

Michael Hancock could “Imagine 2020” when he became Denver’s mayor in 2011. He just couldn’t imagine, you know … 2020. Who could? In 2013, Hancock launched “Imagine 2020,” Denver’s first strategic cultural visioning plan in 25 years. By activating a diverse cross-section of city, community and cultural leaders, Hancock made it plain from the start […]

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Haverhill Mayor Urges Expansion of Accessory Units; Lawyer Says Garages, Sheds May Be Homes

Haverhill’s mayor says an idea to allow more, what were once intended to be “in-law,” apartments will reduce the number of illegal housing units, but opponents argue it could greatly change the character of single-family neighborhoods. Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini. (WHAV News file photograph.) Haverhill city councilors will again take up Mayor James J. […]

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Platteville City Council Approves 2023 Budget | 97 Seven Country WGLR – The Tri-States Best Variety of Country | #citycouncil

The Platteville Common Council has approved a 2023 budget that will fund several major capital improvement projects. Council members unanimously approved the budget at their regular meeting. A report says the $32.8 million budget includes infrastructure improvements across city departments and a 5% wage increase for city staff and police. Some of the larger projects include […]