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Haverhill Mayor Says She May Let Rich Communities Leave Whittier Tech on One Condition

By Caroline Louise Cole | 14 hours ago

Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett says she may give in to certain communities leaving the more than 50-year-old compact governing Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School if a less expensive school is built on the campus of Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill. Barrett, who has said allowing rich communities to leave the Whittier district would cause Haverhill’s costs to climb, explained her stance Tuesday to Haverhill city councilors. “Some people may want to leave. If they leave and they leave us with the old campus that they have used, I have a problem with that because the wear and tear was from all of us.

Northern Essex Community College Hires Landers and Gilliland as Vice Presidents

Northern Essex Community College has named Joanne Landers as vice president of student affairs and Austin Gilliland as vice president of academic affairs after, what the college calls, “a comprehensive search process that engaged students, faculty and staff. Landers currently serves as vice president of enrollment management and communications at Plymouth State University, a role she has held since August 2023. While at Plymouth State, Landers oversaw undergraduate and graduate admissions, financial aid operations and recruitment strategies.

Buyers Brokers Only Supports Rules to Ensure Homebuyers May Have Home Inspections

Haverhill-based Buyers Brokers Only this week reiterated its support for proposed state regulations that would make it illegal for home sellers to require or encourage buyers to waive a home inspection as a condition of purchasing a property. Richard J. Rosa, co-founder of Buyers Brokers Only, called the problem an affordability issue, especially for first-time homebuyers. “They save for a down payment, they save for closing costs, but it’s just still a bridge too far when you then feel pressured to waive a home inspection not knowing what costs you’re not going to know about,” he explained.

AARP to Present Haverhill Talk on Caregiving Issues

Citizens Center

Theresa Chaklos, a volunteer with the AARP Speakers Bureau, will give a one-hour presentation on caregiving for the Haverhill Council on Aging. Chaklos, of Burlington, will offer strategies on establishing a care plan and insights on what caregivers face when a loved one needs more attention. She will also point out the advantage of putting together a team of helpers.

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State Awards MeVa Nine New Vans to Give Rides to Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Updated: U.S. Rep. Trahan Cites Haverhill Man’s Example as Risk if Feds Cut Medicaid
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Haverhill

  • Haverhill Mayor Says She May Let Rich Communities Leave Whittier Tech on One Condition

    Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett says she may give in to certain communities leaving the more than 50-year-old compact governing Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School if a less expensive school is built on the campus of Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill.

  • Northern Essex Community College Hires Landers and Gilliland as Vice Presidents

    Northern Essex Community College has named Joanne Landers as vice president of student affairs and Austin Gilliland as vice president of academic affairs after, what the college calls, “a comprehensive search process that engaged students, faculty and staff.

  • Buyers Brokers Only Supports Rules to Ensure Homebuyers May Have Home Inspections

    Haverhill-based Buyers Brokers Only this week reiterated its support for proposed state regulations that would make it illegal for home sellers to require or encourage buyers to waive a home inspection as a condition of purchasing a property.

  • Citizens Center
    AARP to Present Haverhill Talk on Caregiving Issues

    Theresa Chaklos, a volunteer with the AARP Speakers Bureau, will give a one-hour presentation on caregiving for the Haverhill Council on Aging.

  • State Awards MeVa Nine New Vans to Give Rides to Older Adults and People with Disabilities

    Merrimack Valley Transit, MeVa, for short, is getting nine new accessible vans because of a state grant to improve mobility for older adults and people with disabilities.

  • Updated: U.S. Rep. Trahan Cites Haverhill Man’s Example as Risk if Feds Cut Medicaid

    Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Philip, who was initially identified Tuesday only by his first name, is Philip Rosa, son of Haverhill School Committee member Richard J. and Anne Marie Rosa.

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Education

  • Haverhill Mayor Says She May Let Rich Communities Leave Whittier Tech on One Condition

    Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett says she may give in to certain communities leaving the more than 50-year-old compact governing Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School if a less expensive school is built on the campus of Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill.

  • Northern Essex Community College Hires Landers and Gilliland as Vice Presidents

    Northern Essex Community College has named Joanne Landers as vice president of student affairs and Austin Gilliland as vice president of academic affairs after, what the college calls, “a comprehensive search process that engaged students, faculty and staff.

  • Haverhill’s Draft $133.8 Million School Budget Avoids Teacher Layoffs; Hearing May 22

    Haverhill School Superintendent Margaret Marotta last week unveiled a $133.8 million spending plan for next year that meets City Hall’s mandate to adhere to a 2.5% increase over the current year.

  • Haverhill Kiwanis Awards Scholarships to Five Seniors from Haverhill High, Whittier Tech

    (Additional photographs below.) Three Haverhill High School and two Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School students came away with $1,000 scholarships Tuesday following an honors lunch by the Haverhill Kiwanis Club.

  • Public Meetings This Week: DiChicco to Become Whittier Tech Student Rep

    The public has opportunities to shape policy this week as various Haverhill boards meet.

  • Haverhill Student Art Goes on Display May 15 with Accompanying Performances

    The Annual Haverhill Public Schools Citywide Art Show opens with a reception at Haverhill High School later this week with a showcase of art by students in pre-k to grade 12.

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Region

  • State Awards MeVa Nine New Vans to Give Rides to Older Adults and People with Disabilities

    Merrimack Valley Transit, MeVa, for short, is getting nine new accessible vans because of a state grant to improve mobility for older adults and people with disabilities.

  • State Awards $1.7 Million YouthWorks Grant for Summer Jobs, Driver’s Education in Valley

    The state is putting up $1.7 million for young people in the MassHire Merrimack Valley service area to gain work experience as well as receive driver’s education to help overcome any transportation barriers to employment.

  • State Awards Lawrence CommunityWorks $491,561 to Train, Place Workers

    Lawrence CommunityWorks is among 15 organizations sharing in $6.8 million in state workforce development grants geared to train, upskill and provide job placement for 1,112 workers for in-demand occupations in health care, education, finance and more.

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Community Spotlight

  • Citizens Center
    AARP to Present Haverhill Talk on Caregiving Issues

    Theresa Chaklos, a volunteer with the AARP Speakers Bureau, will give a one-hour presentation on caregiving for the Haverhill Council on Aging.

  • Haverhill Hometown Heroes Plans Salute to Veterans and First Responders May 22

    The committee behind all of those downtown lamp post banners honoring veterans and first responders is planning its fifth annual Hometown Heroes Tribute Ceremony later this month in downtown Haverhill.

  • Haverhill Student Art Goes on Display May 15 with Accompanying Performances

    The Annual Haverhill Public Schools Citywide Art Show opens with a reception at Haverhill High School later this week with a showcase of art by students in pre-k to grade 12.

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Business Bulletin

  • Buyers Brokers Only Supports Rules to Ensure Homebuyers May Have Home Inspections

    Haverhill-based Buyers Brokers Only this week reiterated its support for proposed state regulations that would make it illegal for home sellers to require or encourage buyers to waive a home inspection as a condition of purchasing a property.

  • Pentucket Bank Donates $10,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill

    Pentucket Bank has donated $10,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill in support of a number of the Club’s initiatives including being lead sponsor of the Annual Golf Tournament, Casino Royale fundraiser and gymnasium floor logo.

  • Greater Haverhill Chamber to Award Top Honors to WHAV, Bevilacqua, Murphy and Joy June 5

    WHAV, Francis J. Bevilacqua III of Bevilacqua Builds, Kristen M. Murphy of Bradford Country Club and Realtor Michael Joy will be receiving top honors of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce when the organization celebrates its 109th Annual Dinner and Wine Tasting.

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Crime

  • Feds Charge Man, 41, Who Lived in Haverhill and Methuen, Allegedly Sold Fentanyl Pills with Child in Car

    A 41-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic, living in Haverhill and Methuen, was arrested Tuesday and charged with allegedly conspiring to distribute approximately 600 counterfeit oxycodone pills that contained fentanyl.

  • Three from Lawrence and Methuen Face Gun, Stolen Property Charges After Haverhill Pursuit

    Three men—one from Methuen and two from Lawrence, between ages 18 and 21—face gun, stolen property and other charges after a police pursuit Sunday that ended on Broadway in Haverhill.

  • Judge sentences Windham, N.H. Man to Three-Year Prison Term for Defrauding United Way

    A 51-year-old Windham, N.H., man was sentenced last week in federal court for using his own company to defraud United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, where he also worked.

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Obituaries

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  • Berube-Comeau Funeral Home
  • Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home
  • Kevin B Comeau Funeral Home
  • Dole Childs & Shaw Funeral Home
  • Driscoll Funeral Home
  • H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes
  • Paul C. Rogers Funeral Home

 

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Beacon Hill

  • Buyers Brokers Only Supports Rules to Ensure Homebuyers May Have Home Inspections

    Haverhill-based Buyers Brokers Only this week reiterated its support for proposed state regulations that would make it illegal for home sellers to require or encourage buyers to waive a home inspection as a condition of purchasing a property.

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What’s On?

  • Podcast: House Budget Includes More For Haverhill Schools and Money for Pinnacle, GHF

    Haverhill Public Schools would receive an additional $6 million in state aid if a House of Representative proposal to increase state support for schools makes it into the final state budget.

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