HAVERHILL — The regional planning commission has been awarded nearly $1.2 million by the federal government for the early stages of a project to “reimagine” Route 110 in the area. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — Some Comcast customers may have recently received a phone call with a special offer from the company. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — The City Council is starting the year with a new chair and new rules. eagletribune.com/marsan-elected…

METHUEN — While the exact future of the Searles Estate has yet to be decided, a handful of city police and fire department officers are already making limited use of the historic grounds. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — Rent far outpacing income, a shrinking younger population and a glut of larger homes are some of the issues highlighted in a housing plan developed by the city and the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

Andover, North Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill are all in compliance with MBTA Communities Act. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — City Councilors are looking for more information when potential employees or appointees come before them for approval. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — Residents of the Arlington neighborhood will soon have a familiar face to report crimes or disturbances to. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — Without any deliberation, the City Council voted 6-3 to not reappoint City Solicitor Ken Rossetti Monday night. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — After spending the holidays sanitizing floors and catching rodents throughout the public school district, exterminator Pest-End has reported a largely successful campaign. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — More than a week after the City Council chose not to renew his contract, City Solicitor Ken Rossetti is still on the job. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — While the big sign on the roof may still say Fireside, menu items such as “Guinness Beef Stew” and the “Claddagh Rueben” indicate something has changed in the last week or so. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — In lieu of passing the MCAS, seniors this year will instead have the option to earn their diploma based on their performance in a few core classes. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — City Council this week called on local state lawmakers and other Massachusetts politicians to support the implementation of Question 1 — the audit of the state Legislature. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — Assistant City Solicitor Paul O’Neill will be dropping the “assistant” from his title for at least a little while. eagletribune.com/news/methuen-n…

METHUEN — Following a lawsuit filed against the city by a detective alleging decades of racial discrimination, Methuen has only turned over two documents, according to attorneys for the plaintiff in a recent filing. eagletribune.com/news/discovery…

METHUEN — Two northbound lanes of Interstate 495 were closed this morning after a tractor-trailer crash around the Methuen and Haverhill line. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — After the death of a woman on Merrimack Street, Route 110, last week, the state has announced safety changes coming to the location. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

ANDOVER — One person was injured Wednesday afternoon when a school bus and Jeep collided on Interstate 93 North, after which a fire truck was hit. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

METHUEN — On the ground floor of a church on St. Patricks’ Day kids chase each other, adults look on bemused and green balloons accent the small gathering. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…