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With shelter deadlines looming, English classes prepare residents for 'self-sufficiency'
On a recent afternoon at a former hotel in Methuen, about 20 Haitian students sat in a makeshift classroom, practicing words in English related to school and workplaces, led by a teacher and a Haitian Creole interpreter. “Office,” the students repeated. “Computer lab … Library … Classroom.”...
Tewksbury Hospital staff pickets at library
TEWKSBURY — On Monday, nurses and healthcare professionals from Tewksbury State Hospital walked the sidewalk in front of the Tewksbury Public Library at the corner of Main and Chandler Streets carrying signs reading “SEIU - Safety 1st” and “Respect Long Time Employees.”. Described as an informational...
First look inside Andover YMCA, damaged by tornado two years ago
On April 29, 2022, an EF-3 tornado tore through parts of Sedgwick and Butler counties, causing major damage to Andover’s YMCA. Now, two years later, the facility east of Wichita will reopen to the public on Monday, May 20, 2024. Here’s an early look inside.
Andover Stories: The Andover Spa: An Immigrant’s Dream
A notable figure in Andover passed away last month. Known and cherished by generations of Andover residents, Phidias G. Dantos was 91 years of age. Just who was “Phid” Dantos and what makes his passing so noteworthy?. First the basics. An Andover native born in 1933, he was...
Saugus Sewer and Water rates set to increase 5%
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — At a recent Board of Selectmen meeting, a 5% increase in the water and sewer rates for FY25 was approved unanimously. Town Manager Scott Crabtree, alongside Matt Abrahams of The Abrahams Group, met with the Board of Selectmen to discuss the rates. Abrahams presented the board with two graphs which showed a nine-year […] The post Saugus Sewer and Water rates set to increase 5% appeared first on Itemlive.
Winston-Salem State’s Rajah Caruth sees North Wilkesboro Speedway as an ‘important market’ for NASCAR
For the majority of Rajah Caruth’s life, the North Wilkesboro Speedway had sat dormant. Between 1997 and 2022, the historic track didn’t host any NASCAR Cup Series races and fell into disrepair — largely abandoned and left for dead. So, despite the track being one of the...
Warriors win title, Winnacunnet's Duffy named top boy at Seacoast Track Championship
EXETER - The Seacoast Track Championship boys trophy is heading back to Hampton for the first time since 2018. Winnacunnet High School senior Oliver Duffy won three events and was named Male Track Athlete of the Meet as the Warriors scored 99 points and beat the 13-team field on Friday at Exeter...
MBTA communities zoning fails as town nears compliance deadline at the end of the year
TEWKSBURY — Special Town Meeting and the remainder of annual Town Meeting was held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Tewksbury Memorial High School. 742 voters and 17 guests attended. All five special Town Meeting articles were adopted quickly, including account transfers, capital expenditures, and late bill payment. Annual...
Andover educators vote no-confidence in superintendent in wake of post-strike layoffs
The downsizing comes amidst a $2.7 million budget deficit for the school district. Hundreds of educators in Andover overwhelmingly supported a no-confidence vote on Thursday against the district superintendent. The vote came during an emergency membership meeting by the Andover Education Association weeks after the announcement that workers would be...
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