Richard P. Early Jr. remains in his seat on the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School board, adding another three-year term to his nearly 24 years of service. With supporters testifying to his good character at last night’s meeting, the Haverhill School Committee chose Early over its own Gail M. Sullivan. Richard J. Rosa, Thomas […] The post Early Wins Whittier Tech Seat; Haverhill Committee Chooses Not to Favor Own in Appointment Policy first appeared on WHAV.
National Rebuilding Together Day is tomorrow, where volunteers come together to help homeowners in need. Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhill Program Director Maureen McGonagle told city councilors this week that volunteers may sign up at 7:30 a.m., Saturday morning, at the Elks Lodge, 24 Summer St., in Haverhill. They will receive a free breakfast and t-shirt, […] The post Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhill Seeks Volunteers to Help Revitalize Homes Saturday first appeared on WHAV.
Santa’s Spring 5K and Fun Run to benefit the Lorraine Post 29’s 60th Annual VFW Santa Parade takes place tomorrow. Runners may register and pick up their bibs, Saturday, April 27, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Northern Essex Community College track, 671 Kenoza St., Haverhill. Entry fee is $35 and online registration is optionally […] The post Santa’s Spring 5K and Fun Run Takes Place Saturday; Event Supports 60th VFW Santa Parade first appeared on WHAV.
Haverhill, Methuen and other area communities are participating tomorrow in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day accepts tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Collections takes place Saturday, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at participating police departments. No liquids, needles […] The post Haverhill, Methuen, Other Area Communities Collecting Old, Unused Prescriptions...
Haverhill High School has released its third-term honor roll, naming students who have earned Honors with Distinction, High Honors and Honors. A full list appears below. Honors with Distinction Javon Adebayo, Janine Alcivar, Joseph Alleva, Jvian Andino, Samar Awad Salib, Sarah Awad Salib, William Axford, Joe Badell Nivar, Jacob Bonenfant, Riley Bradish, Marcelina Burrowes, Keira […] The post Haverhill High School Releases Third Term 2024 Honor Roll; Complete List Here first appeared on WHAV.
An armed gunman, described as having “a mental health episode,” took his own life last night after barricading himself at a North Andover home. North Andover Police said in a press release this morning the 36-year-old man, whose identity was not officially released, fired at a police cruiser, injuring an officer who was struck in […] The post Man, 36, Takes Own Life After Barricading Himself, Shooting at Police at North Andover Home first appeared on WHAV.
Businesses wondering if they qualify for tax incentives; in need of good employees; trying to access resources available to women, minority or veteran-owned business; or that need capital may find answers during a May business expo in Haverhill. State Undersecretary of Economic Foundations Ashley Stolba will provide a keynote address, while Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. […] The post May 9 Expo at iHub Haverhill to Connect Businesses with Free Programs and Resources first appeared on WHAV.
The Plaistow Public Library and Plaistow Police Department are helping drivers keep their youngest passengers safe. Trained and certified child safety seat technicians from the Plaistow Police Department will staff a checkpoint at the Plaistow Public Library to inspect the safety devices in local operators’ cars. For those having trouble safely installing the seats, the […] The post Plaistow Police Inspect, Install Car Safety Seats Friday first appeared on WHAV.
A joint effort of Plaistow, N.H., first responders rescued several ducklings this past Monday that took a wrong turn and became trapped in a Plaistow Road sewer. Plaistow Fire Chief Chris Knutsen told WHAV his department was able to provide Animal Control Officer Maura Wentworth with seven personnel and equipment to help recover the wayward […] The post Plaistow, N.H., Team Effort Proves Successful in Rescuing Duckling From Sewer first appeared on WHAV.
Six people, including a 22-year-old Methuen man, were arrested Wednesday after 121 indictments were handed down related to alleged break-ins at various convenience stores where about $50,000 lottery tickets were stolen. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker said indictments charged “known” gang members and associates with breaking and entering in the night for felony, […] The post Police Arrest Six, Including 22-Year-Old Methuen Man, For Alleged Theft of $50,000 in Lottery Tickets first...
The North Andover School Committee is scheduled Thursday to discuss placing the school superintendent on paid leave, but an official would not confirm the circumstances giving rise to the item. A new business agenda item referenced two items, “Placing the superintendent on paid administrative leave pursuant to Section D of his employment contract” and “Process […] The post North Andover School Committee to Discuss Placing School Superintendent on Paid Leave first appeared on WHAV.
As Haverhill completes its Open Space and Recreation Plan, City Councilors Devan M. Ferreira and Melissa J. Lewandowski advocated at last night’s meeting for a revival of the forest stewardship program, which was created in 2009 but has since become inactive. Ferreira said of Haverhill’s residents, “As much as they like the heart of the […] The post Haverhill Councilors Call For Revival of Forest Stewardship Program; Mayor Agrees first appeared on WHAV.