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DA Releases Videos of Man in Haverhill Police Custody, City’s New PR Firm Tailors Message
Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker Monday released a 28-minute video compilation which tracks Francis Gigliotti’s movements during the two hours before he died Friday, July 11, while being restrained by seven Haverhill police officers. His press conference also brought the revelation, the city hired a public relations firm last week to guide its response. Tucker, speaking at a press…
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Haverhill Conservation Commission Seeks Restoration of Wetlands at Kimball Farm
Tyler Kimball, manager of the historic Kimball Farm in East Haverhill, must present new surveys of wetlands on the property and develop a plan to restore disturbed areas following a hearing last Thursday before the Haverhill Conservation Commission. Conservation Commissioners issued two enforcement orders June 26, covering activities on the farm property itself at 791 E. Broadway, and an adjacent…
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New Career Center Director Among Jobs Featured at Thursday’s MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair
To submit Business Bulletin announcements, click on image. Day Jewelers, state Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Greater Lawrence Community Action Council and YMCA Of the North Shore are among those meeting with employment candidates when MakeIT Haverhill’s next job fair takes place Thursday. Day Jewelers is seeking service and sales consultants while state Health and Human Services…
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Lewandowski Seeks to Further Restrict Door-to-Door Sales Hours and Days in Haverhill
Click image for Haverhill City Council agenda. When the Haverhill City Council meets Tuesday, Ward 4 City Councilor Melissa J. Lewandowski seeks to change the hours when salespeople can go door-to-door in the city. Lewandowski wants to change the solicitation restrictions from its current cutoff at 8 p.m., daily, to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no solicitation allowed on Sundays and holidays. She said…
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Museum of Printing Puts on Revolutionary New Exhibition Through Aug. 30
As part of its mission, WHAV provides information and resources targeting health and wellness, food insecurity, after-school programs, education, arts and culture and housing to residents of Greater Haverhill and the Merrimack Valley. To submit news of events, fundraising appeals and other announcements, click on the image. Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides,…
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At Second Haverhill Rally Over Gigliotti Death, Protestors Call for Police Firings, Body Cams
(Additional photograph below.) With the rallying call of “Justice for Giga,” some 50 demonstrators gathered at Haverhill’s GAR Park Saturday, demanding answers and more accountability from city officials after a Haverhill man died during what officials have described as a “struggle” with seven officers. Unlike last week’s demonstration, Saturday’s rally was organized by the Party for Socialism…
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Election Papers Show Haverhill School Board Exodus; One Candidate Filing for Two Seats
To submit election-related announcements, click on image or email [email protected]. These are the only acceptable methods of sending campaign news. Friday’s deadline taking out nomination papers for election in Haverhill confirms more than half of the School Committee’s membership will change next January, promises another look at candidates seeking two offices at the same time and all but…
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Downey Law Group Offers Free Estate Planning Seminar
To submit Business Bulletin announcements, click on image. Downey Law Group, with offices in Haverhill and Topsfield, is offering a free estate planning seminar Covered topics are the essentials of estate planning to fit each individuals needs, how to navigate the Massachusetts estate tax and marital deduction planning for married couples whose assets total more than $2 million dollars. There…
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Groveland to Shut Down One Water Well for Repair, Seeks to Avoid Use Restrictions
The Groveland Water and Sewer Department says it is seeking to avoid an outside watering ban as it shuts down one of three wells for repairs beginning Monday. Officials say pumping from Well 1 will cease for the duration of repairs, but the town must also refrain from pumping the other two wells 24 hours a day to avoid straining equipment. For now, the department hasn’t issued any water bans, but…
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Haverhill Public Library Participates in Virtual Talk About Schwartz Memoir
As part of its mission, WHAV provides information and resources targeting health and wellness, food insecurity, after-school programs, education, arts and culture and housing to residents of Greater Haverhill and the Merrimack Valley. To submit news of events, fundraising appeals and other announcements, click on the image. Haverhill Public Library Patrons are invited to a virtual author talk…
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Broco Energy of Haverhill Helps Massport Transition to Renewable Diesel Fuel
To submit Business Bulletin announcements, click on image. Haverhill-based Broco Energy recently entered into a new partnership with the Massachusetts Port Authority to deliver and transition Massport’s fuel tanks to renewable diesel across the quasi-state agency’s facilities. Fuel tank locations include Conley Terminal, Boston Logan International Airport, Hanscom Air Force Base, Worcester…
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State Awards Area Organization $1.2 Million to Address Children’s Mental Health Needs
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, which serves Haverhill and Methuen and surrounding communities, Thursday was awarded a nearly $1.2 million state grant to support children’s mental health. The Lexington-based organization, a division of Eliot Community Human Services, was among six groups statewide to share in $5 million in Early Childhood Mental Health…
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Fantini Bakery Gives $100K Toward Seven Affordable Homes Nearby in Haverhill’s Mount Washington
Fantini Bakery is the latest local business to donate $100,000 to Essex County Habitat for Humanity for seven new, affordable homes just up the street in Haverhill. As WHAV reported previously, Keith Boucher, a member of the housing advocacy group. Haverhill Homes 4 All, not only decided to sell his property to Habitat, he also committed to helping Habitat find funding for the project. Boucher…
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BrightBridge Credit Union Seeks Approval to Merge with Springfield-Based Arrha Credit Union
To submit Business Bulletin announcements, click on image. BrightBridge Credit Union’s footprint is growing westward and southward as it plans to merge with Springfield-based Arrha Credit Union under the BrightBridge name. According to a release, if approved by members of both credit unions and regulators, the Lawrence-based credit union will expand to serve the Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin…
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Haverhill Garden Club Honors Three Recent Graduates with $1,000 Scholarships Each
To submit school announcements, click on image. The Haverhill Garden Club recently awarded three $1,000 scholarships to area high school seniors. Scholarships went to recent graduates Kaylin Potter from Essex Agricultural and Technical School, Lila Dion from Haverhill High School and Adam Ahlstrom from Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. All awards are given in memory of Nancy…
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The Roma Welcomes Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce July 22
To submit Business Bulletin announcements, click on image. Haverhill’s Roma restaurant is welcoming members of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce and their guests during a free “Back to Business Networking Night” next week. There will be complimentary appetizers, a cash bar and opportunities to connect with local professionals. Besides the Roma, the event is sponsored by Realtor Michael…
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Essex County Greenbelt Completes Purchase of Merrimac Farm, to be Called Silver Brook Farm
Essex County Greenbelt Association met its June deadline of buying the 120-acre Hoyt Farm in Merrimac. The farm, where a portion will continue to be leased to the Lesiczka family, owners of Wally’s Vegetables in Haverhill, will be renamed Silver Brook Farm, honoring its original colonial name and the stream that winds through the landscape. Several generations of the Lesiczka family have leased…
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