Haverhill · Local Government · Oct 3
Haverhill Secures $813,000 FEMA Grant; Fire Department Outlines Equipment Use
Haverhill said yesterday that it secured an $813,000 federal grant and credited its team for the award.
Infrastructure
Roads, bridges, transit, utilities, construction and road closures.
Newburyport · West Newbury · Bridges · Oct 3
Middle Street Bridge Reopens Between Newburyport and West Newbury
The Middle Street bridge has reopened, restoring the crossing between Newburyport and neighboring West Newbury.
Utilities · Oct 2
U.S. Department Of Energy Awards Funding To National Grid For DREAM Project
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.
Methuen · Roads · Oct 1
Methuen Begins Record $5.7 Million Streets and Sidewalks Work
City of Methuen reported that construction has begun on a record $5.7 million project to improve streets and sidewalks across the city.
North Andover · Roads · Oct 1
Roadwork Scheduled on Three North Andover Streets
Public Works issued a clarification that sections of three North Andover roadways are scheduled for work the week of September 28, weather permitting.
Newburyport · Roads · Sep 30
Newburyport Intersection Gets Paint Job at High and Pond Streets
The Daily News of Newburyport reports that a troubling intersection in Newburyport has received a paint job.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
Weekend Nor’easter Brings High Winds, Heavy Rain to Newburyport Area
The Daily News of Newburyport reported that Greater Newburyport was hit by a weekend-long nor’easter that lasted more than 48 hours, producing high winds and periods of torrential rain.
Salisbury · Utilities · Sep 30
Water Main Break Reported on North End Blvd in Salisbury
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
Methuen Program Saved More Than $1.14 Million In Customer Electricity Costs
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 Open House On Haverhill Line Project
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
Attorney General Announces $525,000 Settlement With Lawrence Trash Hauler
The Massachusetts attorney general’s office said it agreed to a $525,000 settlement with a trash-hauling company.
Salisbury · Town Government · Sep 30
Salisbury Selectmen Approve Fees Linked to Lafayette Road Sewer Project
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 · 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.
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 · 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.
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.