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Methuen Police Win Three-Year Accreditation; Mayor Perry Notes ‘Significant Progress’

The Methuen Police Department last week won accreditation by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. The award was presented at last Wednesday’s commission meeting in Marlborough. The department was initially certified last October. “This achievement recognizes the significant progress our police department has made within the last several years,” Methuen Mayor Neil Perry said. “The leadership […]

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Lauren Sheprow, Port Jefferson’s first new mayor in 14 years, aims to tap into grassroots energy from her campaign to lead village

When Port Jefferson mayoral candidate Lauren Sheprow was kicked off the ballot weeks before Election Day, it appeared her campaign might be over. The first-term village trustee announced a write-in campaign after Suffolk County elections officials ruled her candidate petition lacked a required cover letter. But she knew she was a long shot to defeat her opponent, […]

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William Manger Jr. defeats incumbent Jesse Warren

Southampton Village Trustee William Manger Jr. was elected mayor Friday night as he defeated incumbent Jesse Warren in the village election. Manger received 834 votes compared with 600 for Warren, according to the village clerk. Trustees Robin Brown and Roy Stevenson, who ran on the same ticket as Manger, were reelected. They defeated challengers Greg Centeno […]

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Haverhill City Council Calls for Release of Wood Documents, Asks Inspector General to Intervene | #citycouncil

The full Haverhill City Council this Juneteenth weekend called for the release of all investigative reports related to Haverhill School Committee member and former police officer Scott W. Wood Jr. and asked the state inspector general to intervene. In a statement released Saturday, all nine city councilors said the requests follow a series of WHAV […]

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Contested village races include Southampton Mayor Jesse Warren who’s facing challenge from trustee William Manger

Southampton voters will go to the polls on June 16 to pick a mayor — one of more than a half-dozen Long Island villages with contested races next month. In the Southampton race, Mayor Jesse Warren is facing a challenge from trustee William Manger, 58, who declared his candidacy 10 months after taking his seat on the […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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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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. […]