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Podcast: Haverhill Proclaims Pride Month; Students Share Experiences and Police Introduce Liaison Unit

By Tim Coco | 11 hours ago

(Additional photographs below.)

Haverhill launched LGBTQ+ Pride Month Thursday with a flag raising at City Hall, students speaking of their experiences and quests to make a difference and the launch of a Haverhill Police liaison unit. Haverhill City Councilor Thomas J. Sullivan served as master of ceremonies outside of City Hall where Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini read his proclamation, declaring Pride month in Haverhill. The event observes a tradition commemorating the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City. This year, the ceremony rose above mere talking points with the introduction of Haverhill Police Departments’ LGBTQ+ Liaison Unit, led by Officer Desiray Caracoglia.

Methuen Plans Second Field of Honor, Beginning Friday, to Raise Money for Veterans’ Causes

Methuen is planning a second Field of Honor to recognize veterans, show patriotism and help raise money for veterans’ events. Flags wave during the Second Field of Honor, beginning Friday, June 9, and continue for a week, at Nevins Memorial Library. A dedication ceremony takes place Saturday, June 10, at 9 a.m., at the library.

UMass Early College Program, Including Methuen High Students, Expects 50% Growth This Fall

University of Massachusetts’ early college initiatives are projected to increase enrollment to 913 high school students this fall—a 50% increase in the second year of the pilot program. Students earn UMass course credits while still in high school, giving them a head start on their college educations, acquainting them with college-level work and saving money on college tuition. UMass Lowell, for example, piloted, what the system calls, Commonwealth Collegiate Academy initiatives at Methuen and Greater Lowell Technical High Schools.

Merrimack Valley String Orchestra Presents Free Concert June 10

The Merrimack Valley String Orchestra presents a free spring concert, conducted by Joy Schuetze with players from the Merrimack Valley and New Hampshire. The family concert includes a movement of the Telemann Viola Concerto with soloist Hannah Longo; arrangements of other classics by Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak; and pops such as Star Wars, Beach Boys and The Magnificent Seven! The concert takes place Saturday, June 10, at 7 p.m., at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 16 Ashland St., Haverhill.

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Merrimack Valley Credit Union Completes Merger with RTN
Former Mayoral Candidate and Councilor LePage Chooses Council Run; Basiliere Enters Ward 1 Race
Consentino School Debt Exclusion Supporters Raise $22,000 from Notable Officials and Groups

Haverhill

  • Podcast: Haverhill Proclaims Pride Month; Students Share Experiences and Police Introduce Liaison Unit

    (Additional photographs below.) Haverhill launched LGBTQ+ Pride Month Thursday with a flag raising at City Hall, students speaking of their experiences and quests to make a difference and the launch of a Haverhill Police liaison unit.

  • Merrimack Valley String Orchestra Presents Free Concert June 10

    The Merrimack Valley String Orchestra presents a free spring concert, conducted by Joy Schuetze with players from the Merrimack Valley and New Hampshire.

  • Merrimack Valley Credit Union Completes Merger with RTN

    Merrimack Valley Credit Union completed its merger with RTN Federal Credit Union last Thursday, allowing members to conduct transactions at any one of the combined 28 branch locations.

  • Former Mayoral Candidate and Councilor LePage Chooses Council Run; Basiliere Enters Ward 1 Race

    A 2021 Haverhill mayoral contender and former Haverhill City Council Vice President Colin F. LePage said Thursday he has decided to seek re-election to the City Council as an at-large candidate.

  • Consentino School Debt Exclusion Supporters Raise $22,000 from Notable Officials and Groups

    Proponents of a plan to finance construction of the new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School through a debt exclusion raised more than $22,000 as of last Friday.

  • With Public Showing Little Interest, Haverhill School Committee Sends $128 Million Budget to Council

    A lack of any public comment on next year’s school budget kept a special Haverhill School Committee meeting last night to just under 10 minutes.

More Haverhill Stories

Region

  • Methuen Plans Second Field of Honor, Beginning Friday, to Raise Money for Veterans’ Causes

    Methuen is planning a second Field of Honor to recognize veterans, show patriotism and help raise money for veterans’ events.

  • UMass Early College Program, Including Methuen High Students, Expects 50% Growth This Fall

    University of Massachusetts’ early college initiatives are projected to increase enrollment to 913 high school students this fall—a 50% increase in the second year of the pilot program.

  • Merrimack Valley Credit Union Completes Merger with RTN

    Merrimack Valley Credit Union completed its merger with RTN Federal Credit Union last Thursday, allowing members to conduct transactions at any one of the combined 28 branch locations.

  • Haverhill and Lawrence Receive $100,000 Each for Tree Planting; Added $20 K to Raise Awareness

    Haverhill and Lawrence are receiving $100,000 each from the state’s Greening the Gateway Cities Implementation Grant Program to plant hundreds of trees.

  • Businesses May Seek Help From Visiting State Office of Business Development June 8

    State Office of Business Development Northeast Regional Director Maria DiStefano plans to meet with businesses one on one next Thursday to hear their needs, suggest how to grow business and provide potential resources.

  • Atkinson Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

    Atkinson Garden Club is having its annual plant sale tomorrow, launching National Gardening Week.

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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

  • UMass Early College Program, Including Methuen High Students, Expects 50% Growth This Fall

    University of Massachusetts’ early college initiatives are projected to increase enrollment to 913 high school students this fall—a 50% increase in the second year of the pilot program.

  • Consentino School Debt Exclusion Supporters Raise $22,000 from Notable Officials and Groups

    Proponents of a plan to finance construction of the new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School through a debt exclusion raised more than $22,000 as of last Friday.

  • With Public Showing Little Interest, Haverhill School Committee Sends $128 Million Budget to Council

    A lack of any public comment on next year’s school budget kept a special Haverhill School Committee meeting last night to just under 10 minutes.

More Education Stories

Community Spotlight

  • Merrimack Valley String Orchestra Presents Free Concert June 10

    The Merrimack Valley String Orchestra presents a free spring concert, conducted by Joy Schuetze with players from the Merrimack Valley and New Hampshire.

  • Atkinson Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

    Atkinson Garden Club is having its annual plant sale tomorrow, launching National Gardening Week.

  • Haverhill Public Library Presents ‘Owls Up Close’ Saturday

    Marcia and Mark Wilson from Eyes On Owls present their live owl program, “Owls Up Close” tomorrow.

More Community Spotlight Stories

Business Bulletin

  • Merrimack Valley Credit Union Completes Merger with RTN

    Merrimack Valley Credit Union completed its merger with RTN Federal Credit Union last Thursday, allowing members to conduct transactions at any one of the combined 28 branch locations.

  • Businesses May Seek Help From Visiting State Office of Business Development June 8

    State Office of Business Development Northeast Regional Director Maria DiStefano plans to meet with businesses one on one next Thursday to hear their needs, suggest how to grow business and provide potential resources.

  • MakeIT Haverhill Receives $90,000 Grant from Cummings Foundation

    Haverhill-based Community Action is one of 150 nonprofits to receive grants through Cummings Foundation’s “$30 Million Grant Program.” Community Action, chosen from more than 630 applicants during a competitive review process, will use the $90,000 grant to bolster its MakeIT Haverhill program with workforce development programming, including job fairs, digital literacy and equity workshops and English language learner courses and supports.

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: On WHAV, DA Tucker Names Mental Health Among First Responders, Public a Top Concern

    Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker has made taking care of first responders one of his office’s priorities.

  • 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.

More What's On Stories

Election Central

  • Former Mayoral Candidate and Councilor LePage Chooses Council Run; Basiliere Enters Ward 1 Race

    A 2021 Haverhill mayoral contender and former Haverhill City Council Vice President Colin F. LePage said Thursday he has decided to seek re-election to the City Council as an at-large candidate. LePage now joins a five-way race for one of four at-large City Council seats, joining Council President Timothy J. Jordan; City Council Vice President John A. Michitson, who took out nomination papers this week; former Council candidate Fred A. Simmons; and Councilor Thomas J. Sullivan.

  • Consentino School Debt Exclusion Supporters Raise $22,000 from Notable Officials and Groups

    Proponents of a plan to finance construction of the new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School through a debt exclusion raised more than $22,000 as of last Friday. The bulk of the money was used to pay for three postcard mailings and purchase lawn signs and door hangers in advance of early voting and next Tuesday’s special election.

More Election Central Stories

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