The Haverhill Historic Commission is expected to review demolition and reconstruction plans for the former Haverhill Lodge of Elks No. 165, at the corner of Summer and Newcomb Streets when it meets Wednesday night.
As WHAV reported last March, Bethany Communities of Haverhill is eying the former clubhouse at 24 Summer St. for senior affordable assisted living apartments. According to the Southern Essex County Registry of Deeds, Bethany purchased the property last April 30 for $900,000 and secured a mortgage through Boston-based Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation.
Commissioners will also discuss plans for Saturday’s formal dedication of Haverhill’s newest recreation area, First Nations Park at the corner of South. Elm Street and Railroad Avenue. As WHAV reported last month, Mayor Melinda E. Barrett will preside over ceremonies, beginning at 10 a.m. on the riverfront. She will be joined by Larry Spotted Crow Mann, an enrolled citizen of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Tribe of Massachusetts and executive director of the Ohketeau Cultural Center; Native American Commemorative Task Force Chair Daniel Speers and Massachusetts and New Hampshire state officials.
Haverhill Historic Commission members will also determine if it has any role in plans for roof repair and replacement at Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St., Haverhill.
The Commission meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m., at Buttonwoods Museum.