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Coffee in hand, Haverhill? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Haverhill landed $813,000 for critical new fire gear
  • How a Haverhill church sale could fund local charities for years
  • What's next for Haverhill's historic Dustin House on Main Street?

Also on today's calendar: Girl Scouts STEM Challenge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Haverhill Officials Credit Team with Writing Winning Fed Grant (whav.net) — Haverhill has secured an $813,000 FEMA grant to replace aging breathing apparatus for city firefighters, improving safety while easing pressure on local taxpayers. City leaders credit the fire department's grant team, an outside consultant, and the federal delegation for helping win one of Massachusetts' largest Assistance to Firefighters awards this year.
   

2. Haverhill Presbyterians Complete Sale; Say Proceeds Offer Local Benefits (whav.net) — First Presbyterian Church of Haverhill has sold its Broadway building to Merrimack Valley Presbyterian Church, which will keep it as a worship space. Proceeds will be managed by the Presbytery of Northern New England and directed over time to mission projects in Greater Haverhill and New England, with details forthcoming for local nonprofits.
   

3. Plans Call for Early 19th Century Haverhill Home to Return to Residential Use (whav.net) — A Haverhill family plans to restore the historic 1810 Dustin House at Main and Baltimore streets, converting the former real estate office into two below-market apartments. City officials say the project returns the nonconforming commercial use to a residential use that fits the high-density zoning, while preserving a landmark tied to the Dustin family's local history.
   

4. MIAA's first high school football state tournament power rankings (capecodtimes.com) — Haverhill High's football team debuts at No. 9 in the MIAA Division 1 power rankings, putting the Hillies in solid early playoff position. The statewide list, released Tuesday, ranks teams strictly by power rating and will be updated twice weekly through the season, shaping who makes the 16-team postseason field in each division.
   

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  • Looking for some help removing two mattresses out to the sidewalk along with dishwasher for pickup.
    And some other stuff. Anyone available to help? (Nextdoor Lawrence St)
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Haverhill. Apply here.
  • KFC / Taco Bell posted a job opening for Food Prep / Food Service in Haverhill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Haverhill here.

Ok Haverhill! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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