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'Legends of the Haunted Woods': Halloween fun at the James House in Hampton
HAMPTON — This October, the historic grounds of The James House will come alive with the spine-tingling excitement of Legends of the Haunted Woods, a two-weekend event featuring various levels of scares for all ages. Set against the backdrop of one of Hampton’s oldest homesteads, this unique experience promises thrills and chills for the entire community while supporting a noble cause. ...
Exeter, New Hampshire, Community Confused and Sad About Beloved Brewery Closing
Well, this is a bummer! When I saw the news that Sawbelly Brewing will be closing their doors in a few weeks, I had the exact same reaction as the rest of the community. WHY?!. When you move somewhere new and you get the lay of the land, you find some places that you just click with right away. You think to yourself, or perhaps out loud: "Oh, this is going to be our place". Sawbelly was that place for us when we moved to Hampton.
Haverhill Public Schools MCAS Scores Appear to Reflect Continued Chronic Absenteeism
Haverhill educators last Thursday pored through Haverhill’s Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System—or MCAS—results which showed in many cases the city roughly tracking the state in downward scores. The learning loss that came about as a result of the pandemic and its shift towards remote schooling that began more...
Mendums Pond to be Drained for 2025 Season for Dam Repairs
In 2015-2016 Mendums Pond was partially drained to allow repairs to the pond’s 1840 dam. In 2021 further engineering studies were performed, determining that the dam needs additional repairs. Starting on November 11 the pond will begin to be lowered by 20 feet. The repairs are to be completed by 2026.
Haverhill Public Schools to Acquire Former Social Security Office; Feds Offer it Free
Haverhill Public Schools will soon acquire the city’s former Social Security office free from the federal government and use it for special education programs. As WHAV reported in March, the Social Security Administration quietly moved its 367 Main St. office to 62 Brown St., leaving the former office vacant. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett told councilors Tuesday night how the transfer came about.
Haverhill Republican City Committee to Have ‘Trump/Kennedy Unity Meet Up’ Saturday
The Haverhill Republican City Committee plans a “Trump/Kennedy Unity Meet Up” this Saturday. In a statement, the Committee said it is “working hard to unite people towards a common goal” in advance of early voting and the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election. There will be a...
Haverhill Schools Celebrate National Literacy Month with $150K in Added State Aid to Boost Reading
(Additional photograph below.) Haverhill and state officials celebrated National Literacy Month Monday by highlighting $150,000 in state money received to adopt early literacy curriculum in Haverhill Public Schools and help Haverhill Promise deliver early literacy interventions and tutoring. Officials gathered in front of Golden Hill Elementary School to demonstrate how...
Haverhill Councilors to Consider Petitioning Beacon Hill to Increase Size of Board of Health
Haverhill city councilors are scheduled tonight to consider asking the legislature for approval to expand the city’s Board of Health from three to five members. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett recommends the additional members. In a letter to the mayor last week, City Solicitor Lisa L. Mead said state law currently limits the city to a three-person board and she drafted a home rule petition for councilors to consider. The special legislation would give the mayor the authority to name five members with staggered terms, eventually totaling three-year appointments. Health Board Chairperson Peter Carbone told WHAV, he has requested an enlarged board for at least three years.
Officials Celebrate $50K State Earmark for Haverhill’s Somebody Cares New England
(Additional photograph below.) Community leaders last week celebrated a $50,000 state earmark to Haverhill’s Somebody Cares New England. Sen. Pavel M. Payano presented a ceremonial check to the Mount Washington nonprofit organization during last week’s food pantry operation. Payano, who helped secure the earmark in this year’s state budget, highlighted the importance of continuing to support organizations like Somebody Cares New England.
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