Haverhill

City Begins First Phase of Seasonal Sidewalk Repairs and Street Paving

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Haverhill this week began the first phase of its annual street and sidewalk resurfacing projects. Street paving is set for Offer Street; Hilldale Avenue, from Vale Street to the New Hampshire border; Glen Meadow Road; Twin Brook Circle; and Ferry Road, from South Riverview Street to Cross Road. Sidewalk repairs are scheduled for Webster Street, Travers Street at Kenoza Avenue, Winter Street in the vicinity of the YMCA and Washington Street at Ford Street. In a separate statement officials said milling of roads continues today on Peabody Street, from 33 Peabody St. to Salem Street; Boxford Road from 275 Boxford Road to the Chadwick Road intersection; and How Street, from Winter Street to Welcome Street.

Community Spotlight

Howe to Read From Her Book ‘On the Plus Side’ April 27 at Haverhill Public Library

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Author Jenny L. Howe reads from her 2023 novel, “On the Plus Side” and talks about writing romance and why plus-size representation matters during an upcoming presentation in Haverhill. Howe’s talk will be followed by a book signing and the first 10 people to register receive a free book

Howe first started scribbling stories into black-and-white composition notebooks with neon pink pens when she was in junior high and never really stopped. In college, she decided to turn her love of books into a career by pursuing a doctorate in literature, where she spent the next few years studying medieval romances. Now, as a professor, she teaches courses in college writing, literature and children’s media. Her talk takes place Saturday, April 27, from 2-3 p.m., at Haverhill Public Library’s Johnson Auditorium, 99 Main St., Haverhill.

Business Bulletin

Covanta Changes Its Name to Reworld to Reflect Full Suite of Carbon-Negative Waste Solutions

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A Ward Hill company with a more than 35-year relationship taking waste from Haverhill and other communities and generating electricity is taking a new name it says better reflects its commitment to a more sustainable world. Covanta, which got its start in Haverhill as Ogden Martin, is now known as Reworld. “Rebranding was inevitable as we looked to the years ahead with all our total waste solutions under a one name. A name that demonstrates our commitments and services far into the future,” said Area Asset Manager Mark Van Weelden. In a statement, the Morriston, N.J.-based company said it has made $1 billion in investment and acquisitions to deliver “carbon-negative waste solutions that can reliably address a wide variety of customers’ Net Zero goals.” To help companies and communities “navigate complex waste challenge,” the company unveiled ReDirect360, zero waste-to-landfill; ReDrop, wastewater treatment; ReKiln, alternative fuel engineering; ReMove, transportation and logistics; and ReCredit, sustainable carbon offsets.

Business Bulletin

Sample Jobs Ranging From ‘Budtender’ to Personal Trainer at MakeIT Haverhill Fair

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Jobs such as “Budtender” for a cannabis business, certified personal trainers, police officers, drivers, mail carriers and others are among the many hiring during MakeIT Haverhill’s next job fair. Employers on hand include United States Postal Service, Choice Fitness, Haverhill Police Department, Vinfen, Smyth Cannabis, Penacook Place and Mary Immaculate, Northeast Independent Living, Opportunity Works, NRT Bus and Urban Bridges. The job fair takes place Thursday, April 25, from 4-6 p.m., at MakeIT Haverhill, 301 Washington St., Haverhill. The monthly events are intended to provide a chance for individuals to connect with nearby employers in a welcoming atmosphere. Employers offer free training and bilingual assistance is available for Spanish and Haitian Creole speakers.

Haverhill

Spilka Reappoints Sen. Finegold to Statewide Economic Development Planning Council

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State Sen. Barry R. Finegold was recently reappointed to Gov. Maura T. Healey’s Economic Development Planning Council. Finegold was named by Senate President Karen E. Spilka to serve on the Council, which provides input on and oversight of a four-year economic development plan. “Charting a robust and inclusive path for economic development in Massachusetts requires a willingness to listen and expertise in what our businesses need—both of which Sen. Finegold has in spades,” said Spilka. “I am grateful for his service to the Council and his steadfast commitment to creating a Commonwealth where families and businesses alike can envision a thriving future.”

To ensure a variety of perspectives and experiences, the Council includes appointees of the House, Senate, relevant cabinet secretaries, municipal leaders, small business owners and entrepreneurs and leaders from key business sectors and higher education. Finegold said he looks forward to continuing work on the council with Economic Development, Secretary Yvonne Hao.

Education

Feds Award Essex North Shore Agricultural and Tech Money for Veterans’ Program, Upgrades

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Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School recently won $850,000 in federal aid to expand workforce development and military veteran-focused programs.

Money earmarked by Congressman Seth Moulton for the Danvers-based school will be used to expand infrastructure, including upgrading Gallant Hall’s climate control systems, windows, doors and alumni gymnasium bathroom. Money will also provide space for Company2Heroes, a nonprofit service dog training organization, specializing in dogs working with combat veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury or military sexual trauma. “We are proud of our work to provide workforce development opportunities to our day and evening students, including those with barriers to employment,” said Essex North Shore Superintendent Heidi Riccio.

Haverhill

Haverhill Receives $2.4 Million Federal Grant to Remove Lead Paint From Homes

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Haverhill seeks to remove lead paint from at least 75 homes over the next three years thanks to receipt of a more than $2.4 million federal grant—the only such grant in New England and the largest nationwide. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett, during an appearance on WHAV last week, explained the importance of the award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “Lead Hazard Reduction Grant—it’s a whopper and it’ll impact families and households in the community. We have really old housing stock,” she said. In a statement Wednesday, the mayor said priority will be given to homes with court-ordered deleading because of the presence of a child with elevated lead blood levels, units with children having levels of greater than 3.5 micrograms per deciliter, units where at least one child under six lives or spends a significant amount of time visiting, buildings of two to four units with two or more bedrooms and housing in attics/basements where lead-based paint is more prevalent.