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Photos: Haverhill Swears in 12 Firefighters, Promotes 8 Others as Department Continues Growth
(Additional photographs below.) A dozen new Haverhill firefighters were sworn in this week as they joined five promoted to lieutenant and three promoted to captain as the department moves toward its goal of 110 uniformed members. During a ceremony Tuesday in City Hall auditorium, Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien oversaw...
Farrwood Drive Developer Pays City $95,000 for Road Repairs, Says Owners Now Working Together
One of the developers of property around Farrwood Drive recently reimbursed the city for more than $90,000 in emergency street repairs and said “the project worked out for everybody.”. King H. Weinstein of Farrwood Drive Inc. told WHAV he worked only on several single-family lots and the Islington Crossing...
State Ethics Commission Fines Former Groveland and Sewer Superintendent for Free Ski Trips
A former Groveland Water and Sewer Department superintendent has paid a $13,000 fine for violating the state conflict of interest law by accepting free ski trips while working in Groveland and, later, in the same job in Newburyport. The State Ethics Commission said Wednesday that Newburyport Department of Public Services...
New Scholarship Available for Therapeutic Horseback Riding at Windrush Farm
Windrush Farm in North Andover is offering a new Kathy Blanton Memorial scholarship for children and adults with disabilities. The scholarship is for participants over the age of six, with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges who qualify on financial need and consideration of circumstances. The scholarship was set up by Kathy’s sister, Cheryl Blanton, and is offered in memory of Kathy who loved riding and, especially, competing in the Special Olympics.
Healey Lauds North Andover’s 6K, Among Other GreenTech Companies
North Andover’s 6K, a battery material producer, was among Massachusetts climate tech industry leaders honored this week by Gov. Maura T. Healey. Healey hosted a celebration of all 28 of Time Magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies for 2024. 6K and other state firms were recognized with a Governor’s Citation for their contributions to Massachusetts’ economy and competitiveness. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Emily Reichert and Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer also participated.
Presentation Tonight Explores Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
The key steps adults can take to make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth coping during the mental health crisis is the subject of a free presentation tonight by the North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth, known as NAGLY. In celebration of Pride Month, the Buttonwoods Museum is...
Haverhill Opens 425 New Parking Spaces Downtown as Garage Closes in Advance of Development
(Additional photographs below.) An interim parking plan with more than 425 spaces available is now in effect as downtown Haverhill’s Merrimack Street parking garage closed for good Monday. In addition to the 387 parking spaces created in new temporary or expanded parking lots, the city negotiated with TD Bank...
Expanded BRIDGE Club Aims to Cover Gaps in Vocational Opportunities and Loss of Expertise
Haverhill city councilors endorsed a summit last night aimed at expanding a workforce development program in place at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill to bridge the gaps caused, in part, by a vocational training waiting list and loss of generational knowledge in the workforce. The Boys and...
Labrecque to Serve as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Haverhill Schools
Former Groveland Town Manager Greg Labrecque is serving as Haverhill Public Schools’ interim business manager as the district searches for a replacement for Assistant Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling. Labrecque served as Groveland town manager 10 years before switching gears and serving as business manager for Pentucket Regional School District...
State Grants Subsidies and Credits for Affordable Housing Projects in Methuen and Lawrence
State Affordable Housing Development Grant Awards were granted last week for apartment construction projects in Methuen and Lawrence. The YWCA’s Ingalls Court Phase II in Methuen provides all 48 units of affordable, including 16 “deeply affordable” for households earning below 30% of area median income. Lawrence’s Marriner Mill 4A provides 72 all affordable units with 16 deeply affordable. Altogether, the state granted $227 million in state and federal tax credits and subsidies to create and preserve 1,874 rental units.
Northern Essex Community College Athletic Department Records Top 30 Finish in National Standings
For the second consecutive season, the Northern Essex Community College Athletic Department has recorded a top 30 finish in the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators/Daktronics Cup standings. The record was announced earlier this month at the annual National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Convention in Las Vegas....
Haverhill Library Kicks off Summer Reading Challenge for Kids and Adults
The kickoff party is Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all ages. Swag and signup prizes are promised. The Kona Ice 4 U food truck will be at the library, 99 Main St., from noon to 2 p.m., and Rick Anthony’s Elvis Tribute runs from 1 to 2 p.m.
Haverhill Seniors Can Dance and Dine Today with Jumpin’ Juba
Steve Hurl and Dave Lockeretz, collectively known as Jumpin’ Juba, will perform a free lunchtime concert for Haverhill seniors. The duo plays blues-based and classic rock favorites perfect for listening or, if the urge to move is too great to ignore, dancing. The performance will be Wednesday, June 26,...
Bauer Financial Awards Pentucket Bank 5-Star Superior Rating for 129th Consecutive Quarter
This month marks 129 consecutive quarters that Pentucket Bank has received Bauer Financial’s 5-Star Superior Rating for financial strength and stability. The rating was assigned based on financial data as of March 21, and comes with the added prestige of being a “Best of Bauer Bank.” Banks must maintain their five-star rating for 100 consecutive quarters to receive this title.
For Second Time in About a Month, MeVa Haverhill-Salisbury Bus Struck by Motorist; No Injuries
For the second time in as many months, a Merrimack Valley Transit bus on the Haverhill-Salisbury Route was struck Friday, leaving reactively minor damage but no injuries. MeVa Administrator Noah Berger told WHAV an elderly driver missed a stop sign on School Street in Merrimac and struck the side of the bus at a low speed, damaging the bus’s middle side panels. The driver of the other vehicle was reportedly uninjured and taken from the scene by a daughter. Berger said the bus was put on the road in 2022.
Children at YMCA’s Camp Tricklin’ Falls Get Heat Reprieve Thanks to East Kingston Firefighters
The 300 children taking part in the Haverhill and Plaistow YMCA’s Camp Tricklin’ Falls and the 60 staff got a break from the heat at least for a little while last week. Continuing an annual tradition, the East Kingston, N.H., Fire Department sent a truck and firefighters last Thursday to spray campers and staff. They even accepted a return soaking with the fire truck’s hose from a few campers and staff.
Podcast: Groveland COA’s EngAGEment Celebration and Symposium Saturday; More to Come
The Groveland Council on Aging’s “EngAGEment Celebration and Symposium” this Saturday, features an address by Dr. Katharine Esty, author of “Eightysomethings,” workshops and connections to community resources. Groveland Council on Aging Director Alyssa Lee visited WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” show recently to welcome attendance at...
Eammon’s Heart Freedom Illumination Project Gets Boost From North Shore Realty Group
Eammon’s Heart Foundation for Recovery and Prevention received a boost recently for its Freedom Illumination Project from local representatives of the North Shore Realty Group. The Freedom Illumination Project, the brainchild of Eammons Heart Foundation President Helen Sheehan, was created more than two years ago to use solar-powered lighting...
A Dozen Pentucket Regional High School Students Take Part in German-American Partnership
A dozen Pentucket Regional High School students are again participating in the German American Partnership Program, supported by the U.S. State Department and the German Federal Foreign Office. Last fall, 12 German students visited Pentucket and stayed with host families. They shadowed students learning German at the high school and...
Golf Tournament to Support Riverside-Bradford Baseball June 28
The 12u Cooperstown Team of the Riverside-Bradford Baseball League, also known as the Riverside Bradford Bandits, holds its golf tournament Friday. The tournament will include breakfast, lunch, a raffle and prizes for both tournament and raffle winners. Breakfast will start at 7 a.m. followed by a shotgun start to the tournament at 8 a.m., lunch and raffles at noon, and final wrap up by 1:30 p.m.
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