Haverhill took time Wednesday to honor its veterans on the 108th anniversary of the end of the first World War. Haverhill High School U.S. Marine Corps Junior ROTC Cadet 1st Lt. Milly Diaz, executive officer, told a crowd in Washington Square Veterans Day is more than saying thank you. “It’s about remembering the people behind the uniforms. The people who have left their homes, their families, the life they knew deserve something bigger than themselves. It’s easy to go about everyday life without thinking twice about the freedoms we have.
Two sides have emerged—for and against the use of Flock Safety and similar cameras—as a Haverhill City Council subcommittee is scheduled to debate placing guardrails on any such surveillance systems.
Last week, as WHAV reported, Mayor Melinda E. Barrett’s office said the city asked the company to remove its automatic license plate readers. The Haverhill Police Patrolmen’s Association, representing rank and file police officers, said Wednesday they stand behind continued use of the cameras, while the Haverhill Chapter of the Merrimack Valley Project said it opposes such technology no matter the vendor. “Flock Safety is a valuable law enforcement tool that assists officers in identifying stolen vehicles, locating wanted individuals, investigating serious crimes, and protecting the residents of Haverhill,” the police union said in a statement released by Association President Conor Clark.
Haverhill High School Hillie’s football is playing St. John’s High School of Shrewsbury in the state tournament’s round of eight, Thursday night. As WHAV previously reported, Hillie’s football is playing in the state tournament for the first time in a decade.
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Paint & Create with Pixie Yates” night next week with a take-home decorated pillow cover. Each participant will paint a snowy New England evergreen tree on a cotton throw pillow cover that can serve as a holiday charm at home or a handmade gift. The pillow-cover painting project uses acrylic paints with a touch of shimmery gold for extra holiday sparkle.
