Every story from the towns in the Merrimack Valley, newest first.
Utilities · Oct 2
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded funding to National Grid for a project called Dynamic Rating Enhancement Advancements and Modernization, or DREAM. The award is estimated to be about $49 million.
Salisbury · Utilities · Sep 30
The Town of Salisbury reported a water main break on North End Boulevard. The town's notice is dated September 29, 2026. The report concerns a local utilities and infrastructure issue in Salisbury.
Methuen · Utilities · Sep 30
The City of Methuen says its Community Choice Power Supply Program produced more than $1.14 million in savings for participating customers during the January through June 2026 period.
Haverhill · Utilities · Sep 30
National Grid plans to hold an open house Wednesday night in Haverhill to meet with residents and answer questions about its line project.
Lawrence · Utilities · Sep 30
The Massachusetts attorney general’s office said it agreed to a $525,000 settlement with a trash-hauling company.
Salisbury · Town Government · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reported on Sept. 23, 2026 that Salisbury selectmen approved fees on Tuesday for those who will benefit from the Lafayette Road and Main Street sewer project.
Haverhill · Utilities · Sep 30
Downed tree limbs, power outages and business alarms were reported in Haverhill over the last few days.
Newburyport · Utilities · Sep 30
City officials will test a new monitoring system on Plum Island’s sewer vacuum system.