HAVERHILL — Officials said crews are working to repair a massive sewage leak into the Merrimack River that led to a swimming ban at area beaches and shellfish bed closures.
Mayor Melinda Barrett, flanked by Gov. Maura Healey, said Tuesday afternoon she is optimistic at least one bypass line would be installed “within the next 24 hours.”
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