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The transition between the administrations of Mayor James J. Fiorentini and Mayor-elect Melinda E. Barrett in Haverhill appears underway with Friday’s posting of the job of mayoral chief of staff. The job, held for the last 10 months by Christine Lindberg, pays between $90,450 and $114,121 annually. According to a job description, the chief of […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Alexis R. Bader worked daily, making and donating thousands of three-dimensional face masks, but now finds she is the one who must ask for help. Four years ago, physicians told the 70-year-old, retired casino manager from Haverhill she was suffering from kidney disease. During the last year and a half, she […]

(Additional photograph below.) While other places may begin the Christmas season after Thanksgiving, Haverhillites know it starts here with the annual VFW Santa Parade. Sunday’s 59th Annual VFW Santa Parade, themed “Candyland Christmas,” was widely praised for its large number of creative floats, marching bands and overall cheerleading for all things Haverhill. VFW Santa Parade […]

(Additional photograph below.) A heavy contingent of Plaistow, N.H., Police and the Southern New Hampshire Special Operations Unit converged Friday morning on a vacant Maple Avenue home where guns were previously stored, after two people were detected by a remote home security camera. Plaistow Police said in a statement dispatchers received a call around 8:30 […]

Northern Essex Community College is among state public colleges and universities hailing an expansion of student financial aid following Gov. Maura Healey administration’s Wednesday launch of the MASSGrant Plus Expansion program. Not including room and board, MASSGrant Plus Expansion will cover the total cost of tuition and fees for Pell Grant-eligible students, including, for the […]

The recent request for a mediator to resolve contract negotiations between the Haverhill and educational support professionals brought condemnation last night of those who would bring a School Committee member’s disabled son into the fray. As WHAV reported first, School Committee negotiators sent the request to the state Department of Labor Relations once it appeared […]

Police departments in area cities and towns are receiving federal grants to address “unmet public safety priorities.” The Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grants, awarded by the U.S. Justice Department and administered by the state, pay for strategies to stem drug use, human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, gang and gun violence, missing person cases […]

Groveland first responders say they were able to successfully stock the food pantries at the Sacred Hearts Food Bank and Groveland Council on Aging as well as collect “an overwhelming amount of socks” for the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center during their food and sock drive Nov. 12. Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen and Fire Chief Robert […]

The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Holiday Party, Wine Tasting and Fashion Show is coming up at the end of the month. Members are welcome to enjoy a dinner buffet, fashion show by Consignment Bridal and Prom and Uncommon Closet, opportunity to sample various wines and music and dancing. The holiday outing takes place […]

(Additional photograph below.) Haverhill’s new Pfc. Ralph T. Basiliere will have four travel lanes, a central pedestrian overlook and feature familiar arches and vertical elements that pay homage to the current 1925-era structure that will start coming down on the summer or fall of its 100th birthday. The early draft design, called an open spandrel […]