Installation of supports for the new I-495 southbound bridge over the Merrimack River in Haverhill begins Friday and is not expected to require lane closings or impact traffic. Southbound traffic is currently rerouted to three lanes of the completed I-495 northbound bridge. Pile installation to support the new southbound bridge abutments begins Friday, Feb. 19 […]
Trinity EMS President John P. Chemaly. (WHAV News file photograph.)
Dr. Joel B. Hellmann and Trinity EMS President John P. Chemaly recently retired from the Home Health Foundation board of trustees.
Since joining the board in 2004, the Foundation said in a statement, Hellmann’s fellow members have relied on his clinical expertise regarding services, insights into healthcare trends and as an advocate for patients and the wider community. A resident of Methuen, he served on numerous committees including finance, compensation and strategic planning.
In his 12 years on the board, Chemaly of Chelmsford supported Home Health Foundation with his “keen business knowledge, healthcare industry passion and community advocacy.” His committee involvement included governance and nominating, compensation and strategic planning.
The union representing teachers and other educators said it was “blindsided” by last Thursday’s proposal that the Haverhill school department come up with a plan to return to in-person learning April 1. (See previous WHAV story.) Haverhill Education Association President Anthony J. Parolisi told WHAV school staff was especially surprised by Mayor James J. Fiorentini’s […]
By John Lee Grant |
Haverhill City Councilor Timothy J. Jordan. (WHAV News file photograph by Jay Saulnier.)
The business of running a city is not just about how money should be spent, but also when. This was demonstrated this week in a matter showing Haverhill’s mayor and City Council do not always see eye to eye.
It became apparent when Councilors Colin F. LePage and Timothy J. Jordan expressed frustration with the lack of movement on a proposal to hire a social worker to accompany police on certain calls. The request, made two months ago by Haverhill Police Chief Alan R. DeNaro, received the full support of the City Council. Since then, however, to Jordan’s dismay, the mayor has taken no action and said he’ll consider it only during the next budget, which begins July 1.
By WHAV Staff |
February 11, 2021
Ryan Slavit, who recently received his 100-ton master’s license, mans the controls of the ship, while his brother Tim Jr. looks ahead. (Courtesy photograph.)
Former Haverhill Harbormaster William J. “Red” Slavit. (Courtesy photograph.)
The new 400-passenger riverboat coming to Haverhill this spring will bear the name of Haverhill’s beloved former harbormaster William J. “Red” Slavit.
The MS Captain Red, a 105-feet long, 28-feet wide vessel, is expected to dock in downtown Haverhill this spring. Tim Slavit, son of the legendary figure who died in 2008, told WHAV the “MS” stands for motor ship, demonstrating its large size. Although expected to draw a large recreational following, Slavit said the ship honors his father’s deep commitment to educating the city’s youth.