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After a space heater fire Friday morning in Haverhill and with more bitter cold temperatures in the forecast, state Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien are reminding residents to “Keep Warm, Keep Safe” and avoid fire and carbon monoxide hazards while heating their homes. Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien […]
There were no injuries, but dozens of people were displaced when a bathroom ceiling fan caught fire Saturday night at a 30-unit condominium building in Haverhill just as snow was fast accumulating. Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien said the department received a 9-1-1 emergency telephone call about 8:50. Six of 36 apartments at the […]
(Additional photograph below.) Haverhill police and firefighters and Pridestar Trinity EMS staff are getting ready to go holiday shopping with children from families in need. This year’s fifth annual Heroes and Helpers program, taking place Saturday, Dec. 16, received a $3,000 added boost this week when Michael Jarvis of Jarvi Production donated the proceeds of […]
In a ceremony at the Bradford Fire Station, Haverhill and state officials joined with Congresswoman Lori Trahan Monday to celebrate a $4.1 million federal grant to hire 16 firefighters and permanently add a second ladder truck. As WHAV reported first in September, a grant writing team led by Capt. Richard Shellene and written and supported […]
(Additional photographs below.) The dedication Saturday morning of a new, 15,000-pound, four-tier granite fountain brought not only a celebration, but recognition of a vast array of individuals and groups that give their all in support of Haverhill. The fountain, a realization of Gale Park neighbors’ dream to restore the rich elegance of the park that […]