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Haverhill voters yesterday approved, by a relatively thin margin, paying for a new middle school through a debt exclusion. Voters approved—3,182 to 2,734, or 448 votes—the exception to the state’s tax-limiting law to pay for the new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School. The ballot question lost only four of 22 precincts, with residents of Ward […]

The Haverhill City Council Monday gave its approval to final budget requests for Haverhill Public Schools, Haverhill Police Department and Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. School Superintendent Margaret Marotta and Assistant Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling presented their budget request of $127.9 million, telling councilors the total provides level services for the upcoming year. Admitting […]

Public schools in Merrimac came together recently to recognize active service members and veterans who are a part of the Merrimac community. Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew and Principal Stephanie Dembro credited students and staff at the Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir and Helen R. Donaghue Schools. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade, directed […]

American Legion Riders of Haverhill, is planning a scenic motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit disabled and limbless veterans. The ride, which takes place rain or shine, will be followed by a cookout featuring food, music and raffles. Entry is $25 per rider and $15 each for passengers and walk-ins. Registration takes place Saturday, June 10, […]

Michael P. Norton, State House News Service Confidence levels among Massachusetts employers dipped back into pessimistic territory in May for the first time in more than two years. Associated Industries of Massachusetts reported Monday that its business confidence index dropped to 49.6 in May, down from 50.1 in April, and now sits 5.1 points lower […]

The Buttonwoods Museum and Whittier Birthplace are partnering to present a reading of Frederick Douglass’ address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on Juneteenth. Douglass escaped from slavery in Maryland in 1838 and became a leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York. Organizers are also seeking volunteers interested in […]

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is issuing a statewide air quality alert for today. Officials report smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to influence the area. Smoke is expected to enter western sections of the state and spread eastward. Elevated levels are forecast to remain in the state for much of the day and air […]

A Haverhill High School history teacher says he won a rare opportunity to learn up close of the atrocities committed by the Nazis against Jewish people at Auschwitz during the Holocaust. Ted Kempinski’s request last week before the Haverhill School Committee was postponed when several members questioned paying the history teacher’s travel expenses. While the […]

The Women’s City Club of Haverhill plans its seasonal end of year celebration this month. Members will share ideas for this fall’s 2023-2024 year and sign up for a monthly committee, with such responsibilities as setting up, greeting members or helping to plan and serve the menu. The meeting takes place Tuesday, June 20, beginning […]

It is special election day in Haverhill as voters decide whether to support paying for the new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School through a debt exclusion. Assistant City Clerk Rose Leonard-Flynn told WHAV “just a little over 3,000” residents already voted during last week’s early voting period. Today, registered voters who haven’t yet cast a […]