By WHAV Staff | 4 hours ago Mosquitoes in northeastern Haverhill have tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting spraying tonight in an isolated area. There are no known human cases in the city. Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District, of which Haverhill and surrounding communities are members, notified the city of the virus in a pool of mosquitoes collected Monday. Spraying takes place along public roads from Main Street to Kenoza Avenue and then onto Amesbury Road, Kenoza and Center Streets, Millvale Road, East Broadway, Old Ferry Road, Lincoln Avenue, Water Street and back to Main Street.
Very little of Haverhill’s $37.4 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act money has been allocated, but a full spending plan is expected within the next month. The Haverhill City Council Tuesday asked specifically about $500,000 to be earmarked for local nonprofits to help with youth activities, mental health services and substance abuse. The amount was part of a budget compromise negotiated in June between Council President Melinda E. Barrett and Mayor James J. Fiorentini.
Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus, a day-long festival, returns for its 10th season this Saturday featuring a classic car show, live bands, a Kids Zone, Community Corner, art and history tours, local food, a Beer Garden with a choice of brews and wine and concluding with a fireworks show over the Merrimack River. The event takes place Saturday, Sept. 25, from noon-8:30 p.m., in downtown Haverhill.
A 78-year-old Florida man was taken to an area hospital after the pickup truck he was driving apparently left the roadway and flipped over Wednesday afternoon in West Newbury. The man’s name and the extent of his injuries were not released. He was the only occupant.
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Mosquitoes in northeastern Haverhill have tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting spraying tonight in an isolated area.
Very little of Haverhill’s $37.4 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act money has been allocated, but a full spending plan is expected within the next month.
Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus, a day-long festival, returns for its 10th season this Saturday featuring a classic car show, live bands, a Kids Zone, Community Corner, art and history tours, local food, a Beer Garden with a choice of brews and wine and concluding with a fireworks show over the Merrimack River.
How to “Make the Most of Your Chamber Membership” is the subject of a free presentation by the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday.
A Haverhill Water Division worker escaped serious injuries this morning after a trench collapse on Carleton Street.
A proposal by a Salem, N.H., construction company to convert the Grondin-Carnevale Funeral Home at 125-129 Kenoza Ave.
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Very little of Haverhill’s $37.4 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act money has been allocated, but a full spending plan is expected within the next month.
Haverhill and communities across the state are learning the pandemic indeed took its toll on student achievement, as measured by MCAS scores.
Appointments for driver’s license, identification and vehicle transactions, Business-to-Business Center bulk transactions and walk-in services resume Monday, Sept.
The Boston Commuter Bus, mothballed since the start of COVID-19, returned to service yesterday.
Pentucket Regional School District is having two vaccination clinics for middle and high school students as it works as it aims for having no less than 80 percent of students vaccinated.
Food for local families in need is coming thanks to federal pandemic aid awarded to Essex County Community Foundation and area Community Action agencies.
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A 78-year-old Florida man was taken to an area hospital after the pickup truck he was driving apparently left the roadway and flipped over Wednesday afternoon in West Newbury.
Haverhill and communities across the state are learning the pandemic indeed took its toll on student achievement, as measured by MCAS scores.
A former Methuen man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking.
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A 31-year-old Haverhill man faces firearm, drug, alcohol and automobile-related charges after being pulled over early Monday morning near Brockton.
A former Methuen man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking.
A 35-year-old Methuen man was arrested on gun-related charges after allegedly shooting at someone Sunday in Lowell.
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Haverhill and communities across the state are learning the pandemic indeed took its toll on student achievement, as measured by MCAS scores.
Haverhill High School was formally awarded $26,752 Monday to help students obtain early career experience and expertise.
The Haverhill Special Education Parent Advisory Council hosts a webinar on managing a tax-advantaged savings plan at its first meeting of the school year this Wednesday.
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State Sen. Diana DiZoglio, renewing her call to end the abuse of non-disclosure agreements, said taxpayers should not pay “hush” money to “silence employees and victims of abuse.”
DiZoglio testified Tuesday before the legislature’s Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight on legislation she sponsored to prohibits such agreements as a condition of employment or in a settlement agreement between a governmental body and employee or student.
The federal government plans to begin making COVID-19 booster shots available next month to adults who have already received both doses of a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.
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Tomorrow, Greater Haverhill celebrates a milestone with five years of original, local news on FM radio!
See also interviews with Patrolman Guy E. Cooper and City Councilor Colin F. LePage.
As Bethany Communities moves forward with plans to build 62 affordable apartments for seniors, the nonprofit is previewing the future with its “Celebration of Innovation and Integration” this Thursday.
The Methuen Veterans Services Office is preparing for its first Field of Honor ceremony, with money raised to help veterans and veterans programs offered by the city.
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Robert J. “Bob” Cameron, 81, of Nichols Village, Groveland, formerly of Lawrence and Haverhill, died Wednesday, Aug.
A funeral service for William J. Hammond, 62, a longtime Haverhill volunteer, takes place Wednesday, Aug.
Norma I. Lynch, 95 of Seabrook Beach, N.H., passed away July 24 at Anna Jaques Hospital surrounded by her large, loving family following a brief illness.
Chris Otero, 21, of Haverhill, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained as the result of an automobile accident on July 16 at Lowell General Hospital.
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