Haverhill · Roads · Sep 30
State Delays Single-Lane Traffic on Basiliere Bridge in Haverhill
The Pfc. Ralph T. Basiliere Bridge carries Route 125 over the Merrimack River in Haverhill. Stormy weather has given drivers a brief reprieve on the bridge.
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Haverhill · Community Events · Sep 30
Haverhill Council Debates Expanding Vendors, Rejecting Site Proposal
WHAV reported the Haverhill City Council is considering increasing the number of outdoor food vendors for next summer while also appearing inclined to reject a proposed location for those vendors.
Haverhill · Utilities · Sep 30
Early Nor'easter Brings Downed Limbs, Outages and Alarms to Haverhill
Downed tree limbs, power outages and business alarms were reported in Haverhill over the last few days.
Newburyport · Utilities · Sep 30
Newburyport Plans Test of Plum Island Sewer Monitoring System
City officials will test a new monitoring system on Plum Island’s sewer vacuum system.
Haverhill · Local Government · Sep 30
Haverhill Council To Consider Overnight Parking Rule Changes
WHAV reports that Haverhill city councilors are scheduled to meet Tuesday to review proposed revisions to the city’s overnight parking rules.
Newburyport · Local Government · Sep 30
Greater Newburyport Chiefs Comment on Flock Automated License Plate Readers
Flock cameras, also called automated license plate reader systems, have been the subject of national headlines in recent months, with reporting highlighting both how the systems are used and…
Amesbury · Education · Sep 30
Cashman Elementary Receives $49,000 for Student Computers in Amesbury
Cashman Elementary in Amesbury received $49,000 designated for student computers.
Haverhill · Public Schools · Sep 30
High Number Of Haverhill Sophomores Earned Zeros On MCAS
WHAV reports Haverhill Public Schools faces a new challenge in its effort to raise the district’s MCAS scores.
Haverhill · Community · Sep 30
Haverhill Receives Nearly $813,000 For Firefighter Breathing Equipment
Haverhill’s Fire Department will receive nearly $813,000 to fund breathing equipment for firefighters.
Andover · Major Employers · Sep 30
Andover Firm Set To Receive $1.9 Million State Tax Incentive
WHAV reported that a firm in Andover is slated to receive a $1.9 million state tax incentive tied to a plan to create 62 life science jobs.
Haverhill · Methuen · Roads · Sep 30
I-495 Nightly Lane Closings for Bridge Replacement Between Haverhill and Methuen
Traffic on Interstate 495 between Haverhill and Methuen will face lane closings over the next two weeks, WHAV reported. Temporary nightly lane closings are planned to begin Monday, Sept. 28.
Newburyport · Salisbury · Community · Sep 29
Nor'easter Hits Greater Newburyport Area
A rare September nor'easter is moving through the Greater Newburyport area, bringing sustained high winds and driving rain, The Daily News of Newburyport reported.
Newburyport · Zoning · Sep 29
Newburyport Lawmakers Propose Zoning Changes
Local lawmakers recently introduced an ordinance in Newburyport that would revise zoning guidelines for one of the city’s newest districts.