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Haverhill Rotary to Honor Carroll, Triplett, Turner and Healy at Veterans Awards Breakfast
The Rotary Club of Haverhill honors three veterans who continue to serve their communities through volunteerism and the Club’s Service Award recipient early in November. The Ninth Annual Veterans Awards Breakfast honors Haverhill Firefighter Tim Carroll, David Triplett and Carl Turner. Rotary Club member and program chair Kathy Fitts discussed the upcoming event recently on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program. She explained the breakfast honors those who served in the military, but also continue serve the community, living the Rotary motto “Service Above Self.”
Haverhill Fire Completes Historic Hiring Surge, Swearing in 6 New Recruits and 3 Transfers
(Additional photograph below.) Haverhill formally welcomed nine new firefighters Monday—six new recruits and three transfers from other communities—during a swearing-in ceremony in City Hall. The hiring, completes an historic surge that began a year ago with receipt of a $4.1 million federal grant to add 16 positions to...
Deed Shows Lawrence General Hospital Paid $10 Million for Haverhill Campus Real Estate
Details of Lawrence General Hospital’s purchase of the Holy Family Hospital Haverhill campus shows the real estate purchase price was an even $10 million for the 7.4-acre property completed in 1984. As WHAV reported in August, Lawrence General Hospital paid $28 million for the combined Haverhill and Methuen campuses,...
AAA Names Haverhill Patrolman McDonagh Traffic Safety Hero, Gives Gold Award to Department
Haverhill Patrolman Daniel McDonagh was honored recently as the Haverhill Police Department’s AAA Northeast Traffic Safety Hero, while the department was also awarded the Gold Award for achievements in Traffic Safety by. McDonagh, joined the ranks of Haverhill Police in December 2019m and was nominated by the department. In...
Kneeland Studio of Fine Arts to Display Student Works at Buttonwoods Museum
Student artwork from Kneeland Studio of Fine Arts will be on display at Haverhill’s Buttonwoods Museum beginning next week. On display will be the works of 24 students ages 13 to 60 and above from Haverhill, North Andover, Merrimac, Amesbury, West Newbury, Newbury, Newburyport, and Salisbury, as well as Raymond, Danville, Newton, Atkinson and Plaistow, N.H. Pieces range from beginner to advanced and some will be for sale and prints will be available for purchase.
Haverhill YMCA’s 16th Annual Educator of the Year Taking Nominations Through Friday
Haverhill YMCA will honor its top educator during its 16th Annual Educator of the Year in November, while also honoring Dr. John L. and Debra Maddox for their “Commitment to Community.”. The ceremony takes place Wednesday, Nov. 13, starting at 5 p.m., at Renaissance Golf Club 377 Kenoza St.,...
Haverhill Public Library Hosts Virtual Author Talk on Shipwreck History Oct. 24
As part of its ongoing adult programs, the Haverhill Public Library hosts a virtual talk, “History of Shipwrecks,” on Zoom. Led by Greg Ketchen, a retired U.S. Coast Guard captain residing in Osterville, the session will focus primarily on historic shipwrecks that have occurred south and east of Massachusetts.
Last Call: Drug Story Theater’s “Back to Life,” Oct. 23, at Haverhill High School
Drug Story Theater’s “Back to Life,” a drama in observance of Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, takes place Wednesday night. The presentation, in partnership with the mayor’s Haverhill Overdose Prevention and Education—HOPE—Task Force, will be introduced by Mayor Melinda E. Barrett and City Councilor Colin F. LePage and be followed by a talkback and question and answer session with Dr. Joseph Shrand, founder of Drug Story Theater and nationally recognized expert in adolescent addiction, and the cast of the Drug Story Theater.
Cannabis Retailer Says Haverhill Dragging Its Feet on Host Pact; Delay Threatens State License
This story has been updated to include a comment from Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett. A Haverhill-based cannabis retailer says the city is delaying required renegotiation of its host community agreement which could cost the company its state license. Stem, which has been embroiled in a legal dispute with the...
Judge Sends Methuen Man to Prison 11 Years for Haverhill-Area Drug Dealing
A 28-year-old Methuen man was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in prison, for drug conspiracy charges involving selling fentanyl, fentanyl analog and cocaine in Haverhill and Boxford. Daniel Lopez-Gonzalez was sentenced by Chief District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to 135 months in prison, followed by five years...
Somebody Cares New England Hosts Annual Fundraiser to Support Local Families in Need
Somebody Cares New England, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting low-income families, is having its annual dinner fundraiser Friday. Besides dinner, there will be dancing, raffles and a silent auction. It takes place Friday, Oct. 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Road, Haverhill. Proceeds benefit the...
Merrimack Valley Credit Union Names Harrington as Vice President of Finance and Treasury
Brian Harrington has been named vice president of finance and treasury at Merrimack Valley Credit Union. “I am excited to be part of an institution that is active in my community because I feel like there’s a lot more that I can personally do to help my community by working here,” says Harrington of Amesbury. “And with recent mergers and the announcement of the credit union’s new name, it’s really exciting to be at a growing credit union that still embraces a supportive, neighborhood feel.”
Police Report Two Receive Gunshot Wounds in Early Morning Shooting
An adult man and two juveniles are being treated for gunshot wounds and two guns were also found after an early morning shooting in Methuen. Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara said in a release, officers were dispatched just after 1 a.m., to the area of Boston Street for reports of shots fired and multiple injuries.
Podcast: Early Voting Continues Today; Haverhill Clerk Wright Explains Extended Election Season
The election season is in full swing at the Haverhill City Clerk’s office even though final election day is two weeks away. Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, explained why the window for early voting seems longer than usual. In-person early voting started this past weekend.
Public May Weigh in On Three Proposed Haverhill Road Work Grant Applications
Haverhill is having a final public hearing this year on plans to seek federal money for roadway improvements along River Street, Water Street and Lincoln Avenue. As WHAV reported in August, the city plans to compete for a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity—RAISE, for short—grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The affected areas are River Street, between Maxwell and Washington Streets; Water Street, between Mill and Keeley Streets; and Lincoln Avenue, between Keeley and Groveland Streets.
MakeIT Haverhill Receives $50K State Grant to Support Mount Washington Workforce Effort
MakeIT Haverhill, a jobs-matching and career training program of Community Action targeted to the city’s Mount Washington neighborhood, is getting a $50,000 boost from the state. State Sen. Pavel M. Payano said a check presentation took place Friday and was backed by the city’s legislative delegation. “By offering...
Haverhill Council on Aging Hosts Nutrition Discussion Tuesday
The Haverhill Council on Aging, in collaboration with AgeSpan, is hosting a discussion on “Maximizing Nutrition with Every Bite: Boosting Appetite in Seniors.”. AgeSpan’s Leigh Hartwell and Mariely Almonte address the common issue of appetite loss in seniors, exploring its causes, strategies to stimulate appetite and the importance of nutrient-rich foods for overall health.
MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair Thursday Includes School, Sales and Home Visitor Posts
Haverhill Public Schools, Reverie 73 and Healthy Families are among employers participating in MakeIT Haverhill’s next job fair this Thursday. The school department is seeking bilingual tutors, Haitian Creole translators, teachers, substitutes and paraprofessionals, among other positions, while Reverie 73 seeks cannabis sales agents and Healthy Families is looking to recruit home visitors to work with families and children through age 3.
State Declares Mild Drought After Two Months of Below-Normal Rain; Groveland Posts Restrictions
A Level-1 Mild Drought was declared last week in the area by the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency following two months of below-normal rainfall. The declaration was made in the northeast and central and regions of the state after consultation with...
Team Haverhill’s Clean & Green Neighborhoods Seeks Volunteers for Saturday, Oct. 19
Team Haverhill’s Clean & Green Neighborhoods is tackling the Acre Saturday morning. The group is looking for volunteers to help pick-up litter Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9:30-11 a.m. Helpers will meet at Trinity Church/Marigold Montessori at 22-26 William St., Haverhill. Trash pickers and buckets will be provided, but participants are advised to bring gloves and trash pickers if they have them.
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