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Haverhill Schools, Mayor Come Closer on $128 Million Budget; Debt Vote Could Help Finance It

By John Lee Grant | May 26, 2023

The Haverhill School Committee last night held firm on its $128 million spending plan—and won a level of support from the mayor—after school administrators presented facts and figures on how that money would be used to improve education. At the last meeting, Committee members learned the city would not be providing an expected $3.3 million to that budget and school administrators were told by Mayor James J. Fiorentini they must make cuts to stay within the city’s total budget. Instead, however, school officials returned with a presentation explaining why there is no room to make budget cuts while still preserving a quality education for students. Assistant School Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling began by citing a survey conducted earlier this year asking parents, teachers and others what was most important to them regarding school spending.

Volunteers Sought to Place Flags on Veterans’ Graves Saturday, May 27

The Haverhill Veteran Services Office is looking for volunteers to help place American flags tomorrow on veteran gravesites at St. James Cemetery on Primrose Street. Volunteers are asked to meet Saturday, May 27, 8:30 a.m., at AmVets Post 147, 576 Primrose St., Haverhill.

Haverhill Honors its ‘Hometown Heroes’ Thursday with Speakers, Flyover, Artillery Salute

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Haverhill honored its “Hometown Heroes” Thursday afternoon, in a ceremony marked by a State Police helicopter flying overhead and an artillery salute, while remembering those killed in action and those who served during all of the nation’s wars. The third annual tribute ceremony, organized by the Exchange Club of Haverhill, kicks off the period between Memorial Day and Veterans Day when 121 banners recognizing those who served are displayed throughout the city’s central business district. Retired Brigadier General John J. Driscoll spoke in honor of Haverhill’s heroes, but also took time to reflect on the current fiery political discourse.

Team Haverhill’s Neighborhood Clean & Green Team Seeks Volunteers for Tuesday

Team Haverhill’s Neighborhood Clean & Green team is looking for volunteers to help clean a stretch of South Main Street on the Bradford side of the Merrimack River. The group gathers Tuesday, May 30, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the start of the Rail Trail behind Dunkin’ Donuts to pick up litter from the Basiliere Bridge up to Haverhill Bank and areas nearby. In addition, with ward-based elections happening this fall, Team Haverhill Neighborhood Clean & Green is partnering with friends and organizations across the city to hold cleanups in all seven wards.

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Haverhill Democrats to Elect State Party Convention Delegates and Alternates June 5
Bethany Community Services to Add Club Connection Memory Café with Cummings Grant
Timberlane Regional High School Marching Band to Perform in Plaistow Memorial Day Parade

Haverhill

  • Haverhill Schools, Mayor Come Closer on $128 Million Budget; Debt Vote Could Help Finance It

    The Haverhill School Committee last night held firm on its $128 million spending plan—and won a level of support from the mayor—after school administrators presented facts and figures on how that money would be used to improve education.

  • Haverhill Honors its ‘Hometown Heroes’ Thursday with Speakers, Flyover, Artillery Salute

    (Additional photograph below.) Haverhill honored its “Hometown Heroes” Thursday afternoon, in a ceremony marked by a State Police helicopter flying overhead and an artillery salute, while remembering those killed in action and those who served during all of the nation’s wars.

  • Team Haverhill’s Neighborhood Clean & Green Team Seeks Volunteers for Tuesday

    Team Haverhill’s Neighborhood Clean & Green team is looking for volunteers to help clean a stretch of South Main Street on the Bradford side of the Merrimack River.

  • Haverhill Democrats to Elect State Party Convention Delegates and Alternates June 5

    Haverhill Democrats are sending 32 delegates and 28 alternates to the party’s state convention this fall and plan to choose attendees during a caucus Monday, June 5.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Region

  • Timberlane Regional High School Marching Band to Perform in Plaistow Memorial Day Parade

    Plaistow, N.H., has its Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies Monday.

  • Local United Way Solicits Partnerships to Target Poverty in 12 Cities, Such as Haverhill, Lawrence

    United Way of Massachusetts Bay is looking to invest $8 million next year to ensure “financial wellbeing” among residents of, what it calls, a dozen “historically under-resourced” communities such as Haverhill and Lawrence.

  • Trahan Pushes 5% Increase in Federal Money for Community Health Centers

    Congresswoman Lori Trahan Wednesday advocated for and moved through the Energy and Commerce Committee legislation providing more federal money for community health centers—including clinics in Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen.

  • North Andover and Lawrence Students Among Statewide Green Team Winners

    Students from North Andover and Lawrence were among the award winners for outstanding environmental actions as members of the Green Team, a statewide environmental education program.

  • Students Test the Waters During Whittier Tech’s Eight-Week Exploration of Trades Programs

    Five students, including four from Haverhill High and one from Triton Regional High School, recently completed an eight-week exploration of trades programs offered by Whittier regional Vocational technical High School.

  • Merrimack River Watershed Council Presents Four Curated Merrimack River Tours

    Merrimack River Watershed Council is offering four river cruises this summer exploring the wildlife, history, landmarks and lesser-known eddies and forgotten places of the lower Merrimack River.

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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 Schools, Mayor Come Closer on $128 Million Budget; Debt Vote Could Help Finance It

    The Haverhill School Committee last night held firm on its $128 million spending plan—and won a level of support from the mayor—after school administrators presented facts and figures on how that money would be used to improve education.

  • North Andover and Lawrence Students Among Statewide Green Team Winners

    Students from North Andover and Lawrence were among the award winners for outstanding environmental actions as members of the Green Team, a statewide environmental education program.

  • Students Test the Waters During Whittier Tech’s Eight-Week Exploration of Trades Programs

    Five students, including four from Haverhill High and one from Triton Regional High School, recently completed an eight-week exploration of trades programs offered by Whittier regional Vocational technical High School.

More Education Stories

Community Spotlight

  • Volunteers Sought to Place Flags on Veterans’ Graves Saturday, May 27

    The Haverhill Veteran Services Office is looking for volunteers to help place American flags tomorrow on veteran gravesites at St.

  • Team Haverhill’s Neighborhood Clean & Green Team Seeks Volunteers for Tuesday

    Team Haverhill’s Neighborhood Clean & Green team is looking for volunteers to help clean a stretch of South Main Street on the Bradford side of the Merrimack River.

  • Kirouac Performs Pop, Easy Listening and Light Rock Free, Today at Noon

    Dan Kirouac is sharing free music and memories from the 1960s and 70s this noontime.

More Community Spotlight Stories

Business Bulletin

  • 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.

  • TD Bank Offers Anti-Fraud Tips at Greater Haverhill Chamber Leads Lunch June 7

    Greater Haverhill Chamber members network over a free “Leads Lunch” during the first Wednesday in June.

  • MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair Showcases Health Care Jobs and Training, Other Positions Thursday

    A variety of jobs in the health care sector—from certified nursing assistants to physical therapists—are among those being showcased this Thursday at MakeIT Haverhill’s monthly job fair.

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

  • 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.

  • NEW: Voters in Haverhill’s Ward 1, Precinct 1, Will Cast Ballots at Consentino School June 6

    Haverhill city councilors met in an emergency session Wednesday afternoon to move a Ward 1 polling location. Residents of Ward 1, Precinct 1 will now vote during the Tuesday, June 6, special election, at the Dr. Albert B. Consentino School, 685 Washington St.

More Election Central Stories

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