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New 37-Unit Haverhill Apartment Building Serves as Pilot for Those with Complex Medical Needs
A new 37-unit building on Haverhill’s Emerson Street downtown will a serve as a supportive housing pilot designed for people with complex medical histories experiencing chronic homelessness. The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance said Thursday the four-story, 94 Emerson St. building was developed in collaboration with Eliot Community Human...
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Habitat for Humanity Begins Work on Haverhill Victorian and New Duplexes
Construction has begun to convert a single-family Victorian home on upper Washington Street into three homeowner condominium units and add two duplex units on the property. Developer Essex County Habitat for Humanity and former owners Keith and Diane Boucher welcomed officials Thursday to see renovations begin. Habitat for Humanity Executive Director credited the Bouchers, who now live across the street, for selling the property at below-market value. He said the seven units will be built by volunteers and future owners.
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'She was a good girl': Police comfort dog in Massachusetts dies after brief illness
ANDOVER, Mass. (TNND) — A police comfort dog in Massachusetts who brought calm and smiles to officers, students, and community members, died after a brief illness, according to authorities. The Andover Police Department's announced Maggie's death on Sunday, describing her as a beloved partner of Officer Tom Paolera, a...
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Exeter Park Street Bridge deemed unfixable; replacement could cost millions
EXETER — Wright-Pierce — the engineering firm hired to evaluate options for the Park Street Bridge — told officials that rehabilitation isn’t feasible, and that any alternative could carry a steep price for the 134‑year‑old span that has long linked Exeter neighborhoods. The Select Board heard from the firm at its Nov. 9 meeting as it weighs options on what to do with the bridge that freight rail company CSX hopes to remove. Residents first petitioned the board four months ago to save the bridge, arguing the crossing is essential for neighborhood connectivity, especially for emergency response and faster access to Exeter Hospital. Without it, they fear response times in critical situations could double. The bridge was closed in February 2025 after part of its wooden deck failed, and subsequent inspections uncovered additional structural steel issues. CSX has cited safety concerns in its push to remove the bridge, but residents continue urging the town to repair and reopen it. Most recently, residents — with town support — successfully advocated to put the bridge on the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s Seven to Save list. The nonprofit is dedicated to bringing attention and resources to “threatened” and “endangered” historic properties. Why isn’t