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Haverhill YMCA Suggests New Fitness and Learning Center at Northern Essex; Housing Downtown

By Tim Coco | 16 hours ago

The Haverhill YMCA would enter into a 99-year lease at Northern Essex Community College, build a new building and athletic fields and “repurpose” its downtown Haverhill building into housing if it is ultimately selected to redevelop part of the college’s Haverhill campus. As only WHAV reported in March, Northern Essex Community College is turning to the private sector to potentially address about $9 million in deferred maintenance at its more than 50-year-old Sports and Fitness Center and surrounding athletic fields at its Haverhill campus. Similarly, YMCA officials say, “…our Y can’t do all that it needs to do to meet the needs of our community, due to our current location and outdated facility.”

“Partnering with Northern Essex Community College to build the new Haverhill YMCA on their campus would enable us to meet this objective and strongly support NECC’s objectives as well,” reads a portion of the Y’s response to a state request for information. It said planning and subsequent construction could be completed within three years.

Haverhill Art Walk This Saturday Brings Music, Art, Pub Walk and Various Activities

Haverhill Art Walk returns to the downtown Riverfront Cultural District this Saturday, highlighting underused spaces and featuring local businesses with an alleyway artist market, live music and a “Pub Walk.”

It all takes place June 3, from 1-7 p.m., along Washington and Wingate Streets and the alleys in between, from Railroad Square to Washington Square. The “Pub Walk” takes place from 4-7 p.m. with Casa Blanca, G’s, Barking Dog, The Tap, Keon’s and Peddler’s Daughter each hosting a featured artist and offering a drink or food special. Destination Downtown Haverhill hosts the Art Walk toast at 6 p.m. at Casa Blanca.

Methuen Police Explorers Take Second Place in Statewide Competition in Winthrop

Methuen’s Police Explorers placed second recently when members competed in the 2023 Massachusetts Law Enforcement Explorer Competition. The explorers, ages 14-21, took part Saturday, May 20, in Winthrop where various police departments and the Massachusetts State Police provided field training and role play supervision. They were accompanied by Lt. Joe Aiello and Officers Jeffrey Torrisi, Nicholas Fabrizio and Walter Torres

Members improved on last year’s Methuen Police Explorers third place showing in the statewide competition of several Explorer Posts engaged in a multitude of group and individual skill events in relation to law enforcement careers.

Free Workshop Suggests How to be Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations

“Don’t Suffer in Silence” is a free workshop aimed at unlocking one’s full potential to be comfortable with uncomfortable situations that may arise. Luz Frazier coaches the seminar organized by The Green Evolution Corporation Thursday, June 22, from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St., Haverhill. Frazier is the founder of LeadHumano, business consulting firm that specializes in early career development, leadership development training and leader and executive level coaching.

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Recently Hatched Falcons are Real Life UMass Lowell River Hawks
Councilor Says Haverhill Police to Introduce New Unit During Pride Flag Raising Thursday
Merrimack Valley Transit Pledges Faster Response to Complaints From Disabled Riders

Haverhill

  • Haverhill YMCA Suggests New Fitness and Learning Center at Northern Essex; Housing Downtown

    The Haverhill YMCA would enter into a 99-year lease at Northern Essex Community College, build a new building and athletic fields and “repurpose” its downtown Haverhill building into housing if it is ultimately selected to redevelop part of the college’s Haverhill campus.

  • Haverhill Art Walk This Saturday Brings Music, Art, Pub Walk and Various Activities

    Haverhill Art Walk returns to the downtown Riverfront Cultural District this Saturday, highlighting underused spaces and featuring local businesses with an alleyway artist market, live music and a “Pub Walk.” It all takes place June 3, from 1-7 p.m., along Washington and Wingate Streets and the alleys in between, from Railroad Square to Washington Square.

  • Free Workshop Suggests How to be Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations

    “Don’t Suffer in Silence” is a free workshop aimed at unlocking one’s full potential to be comfortable with uncomfortable situations that may arise.

  • Councilor Says Haverhill Police to Introduce New Unit During Pride Flag Raising Thursday

    Haverhill’s annual LGBTQIA+ Pride flag raising ceremony and reception Thursday will be accompanied by word of a new police department initiative.

  • Merrimack Valley Transit Pledges Faster Response to Complaints From Disabled Riders

    Haverhill-based MeVa Transit, formerly known as the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority, was slow to investigate and respond to complaints by disabled riders over a two-year period ending Sept.

  • Guest Opinion: 2017 Study Says Investing in School Buildings Improves Student Outcomes

    Editor’s note: Haverhill voters have a week to decide whether to support a debt exclusion as the method of financing construction of a new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School.

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Region

  • Methuen Police Explorers Take Second Place in Statewide Competition in Winthrop

    Methuen’s Police Explorers placed second recently when members competed in the 2023 Massachusetts Law Enforcement Explorer Competition.

  • Recently Hatched Falcons are Real Life UMass Lowell River Hawks

    Donning hard hats and holding Styrofoam pool noodles to keep a protective mother peregrine falcon at bay, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife biologists Thursday retrieved two falcon chicks hatched in a nest box at UMass Lowell, to get a look at the birds and assess their health.

  • Merrimack Valley Transit Pledges Faster Response to Complaints From Disabled Riders

    Haverhill-based MeVa Transit, formerly known as the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority, was slow to investigate and respond to complaints by disabled riders over a two-year period ending Sept.

  • ‘State of Essex County: Elevating Community and Collaboration’ Takes Place Thursday

    Essex County Community Foundation hosts “The State of Essex County: Elevating Community and Collaboration” with a keynote address by Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll this Thursday.

  • Sen. Payano and Community Development Committee Plan Listening Session Today

    The Massachusetts legislature’s Community Development Committee, co-chaired by Sen Pavel Payano, is having, what it calls, a “listening session” today to hear from those who wish to introduce themselves to the committee.

  • Methuen Resumes Yard Waste Collection, Beginning Tuesday

    Methuen begins regularly scheduled collection of yard waste on Tuesday.

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Crime

  • Boston Police Identify 33-Year-Old Haverhill Man as Murder Victim Found Monday in Dorchester

    A 33-year-old Haverhill man, pastor of Family of God church in Haverhill, was identified Thursday afternoon as the victim of a fatal shooting Monday in Boston.

  • Methuen Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $452,000 in Federal Aid, Buying Cell Phones to Hide Source

    A 27-year-old Methuen man pleaded guilty last Thursday in federal court in Boston to using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain more than $452,000 in Economic Injury Disaster Loan funds from the Small Business Administration and to disguise the source of the money.

  • Updated: Police Say Six Missing Haverhill Children—Subject of Abuse Inquiry—Found safe

    Six Haverhill children, reported missing by Haverhill and Massachusetts State Police, were all found safe Saturday.

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Education

  • Haverhill YMCA Suggests New Fitness and Learning Center at Northern Essex; Housing Downtown

    The Haverhill YMCA would enter into a 99-year lease at Northern Essex Community College, build a new building and athletic fields and “repurpose” its downtown Haverhill building into housing if it is ultimately selected to redevelop part of the college’s Haverhill campus.

  • Recently Hatched Falcons are Real Life UMass Lowell River Hawks

    Donning hard hats and holding Styrofoam pool noodles to keep a protective mother peregrine falcon at bay, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife biologists Thursday retrieved two falcon chicks hatched in a nest box at UMass Lowell, to get a look at the birds and assess their health.

  • Guest Opinion: 2017 Study Says Investing in School Buildings Improves Student Outcomes

    Editor’s note: Haverhill voters have a week to decide whether to support a debt exclusion as the method of financing construction of a new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School.

More Education Stories

Community Spotlight

  • Haverhill Art Walk This Saturday Brings Music, Art, Pub Walk and Various Activities

    Haverhill Art Walk returns to the downtown Riverfront Cultural District this Saturday, highlighting underused spaces and featuring local businesses with an alleyway artist market, live music and a “Pub Walk.” It all takes place June 3, from 1-7 p.m., along Washington and Wingate Streets and the alleys in between, from Railroad Square to Washington Square.

  • Beautiful Garden? Nominate it for Monthly Award From the Haverhill Garden Club

    Now through September, the Haverhill Garden Club is recognizing a Garden of the Month anywhere throughout the city.

  • Atkinson Women’s Civic Club Plans Indoor/Outdoor Artisan Market with Food, Goods June 10

    The Atkinson Women’s Civic Club plans its 2023 Indoor/Outdoor Artisan Market a week from Saturday.

More Community Spotlight Stories

Business Bulletin

  • Free Workshop Suggests How to be Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations

    “Don’t Suffer in Silence” is a free workshop aimed at unlocking one’s full potential to be comfortable with uncomfortable situations that may arise.

  • Greater Haverhill Chamber Honors Barrio Tacos, Tequila and Whiskey as Business of the Month

    The Greater Haverhill Chamber recently recognized Barrio of Haverhill as its April business of the month.

  • Bethany Community Services to Add Club Connection Memory Café with Cummings Grant

    Bethany Community Services plans to add a Club Connection Memory Café with $75,000 over three years coming from the Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program.

More Business Bulletin Stories

State House

  • Payano Calls for Auto Insurance Formula Change to Reduce Costs in Urban Areas

    State Sen. Pavel Payano, representing Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen, wants to reduce auto insurance rates in urban areas by making the statewide average part of the rating formula.

  • New State Economic Development Undersecretary Stanton Launched Career at Haverhill City Hall

    One of the new undersecretaries in the reorganized state Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development received her start as a Haverhill City Hall staffer 16 years ago.

More State House Stories

What’s On?

  • Podcast: Haverhill to Honor its Fallen Heroes, Preserve History Memorial Day

    Haverhill honors its fallen heroes with its Memorial Day Parade and ceremony Monday morning that recognizes the sacrifices of Gold Star families and fallen veterans, promotes military heritage and history and supports the mission of civic and Veterans organizations dedicated to the betterment of our community at large.

  • Podcast: WHAV Goes ‘Behind the Mic’ with Community Spotlight’s Jenifer Cosgrove

    The announcing staff at WHAV is more than a collection of voices.

More What's On Stories

Election Central

  • Guest Opinion: 2017 Study Says Investing in School Buildings Improves Student Outcomes

    Editor’s note: Haverhill voters have a week to decide whether to support a debt exclusion as the method of financing construction of a new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School. A special election takes place Tuesday, June 6, at voters’ usual polling locations.

  • Haverhill Opens Early Voting May 31 for Consentino School Election; Evening, Weekend Times Available

    Four days of early voting, in advance of Haverhill’s upcoming special election, begins next Wednesday. The City Clerk’s office says it plans early voting from Wednesday, May 31, to Saturday, June 3, at Haverhill City Hall, in the former basement offices of the Registry of Motor Vehicles, 4 Summer St.

More Election Central Stories

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