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Those 62 and Up May Be Able to Attend Haverhill School Athletic Matches for Free

By John Lee Grant | September 29, 2023

Restaurant discounts and reduced travel fares are just some of the benefits of becoming a so-called senior citizen. Now, add to that list, free admission to Haverhill school athletic events. That was the decision of the Haverhill School Committee on Thursday as the result of a proposal by Committee members Gail M. Sullivan and Toni Sapienza-Donais. Donais explained the origin of the idea.

Haverhill Plans to Expand Recycling, Address Illegal Dumping, More with State Grant

Haverhill and area cities and towns all received state grants Thursday to bolster their recycling, composting and waste reduction programs.

The state Department of Environmental Protection awarded a $31,500 Recycling Dividends Program grant to Haverhill. City Recycling Manager Nick Aylward notes Haverhill was credited a total of nine points in 12 different categories. These include two points for hosting a Center for Hard to Recycle Materials—CHARM, for short—such as electronics, appliances, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, batteries and items with mercury, among others; two points for leaf, grass and brush piles; a point each for compost bins, household hazardous waste, waste prevention education and outreach, an open Recycling Center for residents and textile recycling bins.

Podcast: Trahan Says Programs Like Haverhill Fire Staffing Grant at Risk with Federal Shutdown

Eyes are on Washington to see how Congress deals with a budget deadline and looming shutdown of the federal government. Congresswoman Lori Trahan, went live Thursday on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, noting the Haverhill Fire Department recently benefited from an operating federal government. However, she said, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy now has to choose between the country and those Republicans who would take away his leadership position.

Updated: Merrimack Valley Chamber Honors Fiorentini; State Auditor DiZoglio Speaks at Annual Dinner

Editor’s note: Information about the award for Mayor James J. Fiorentini was not contained in the Merrimack Valley Chamber’s original release. Mayor James J. Fiorentini will be honored with an “Appreciation for Leadership Award” when members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce meet Wednesday for the organization’s annual dinner. When Fiorentini’s term ends Dec.

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Haverhill

  • Those 62 and Up May Be Able to Attend Haverhill School Athletic Matches for Free

    Restaurant discounts and reduced travel fares are just some of the benefits of becoming a so-called senior citizen.

  • Haverhill Plans to Expand Recycling, Address Illegal Dumping, More with State Grant

    Haverhill and area cities and towns all received state grants Thursday to bolster their recycling, composting and waste reduction programs. The state Department of Environmental Protection awarded a $31,500 Recycling Dividends Program grant to Haverhill.

  • Podcast: Trahan Says Programs Like Haverhill Fire Staffing Grant at Risk with Federal Shutdown

    Eyes are on Washington to see how Congress deals with a budget deadline and looming shutdown of the federal government.

  • Haverhill Public Library Hosts ‘Let Freedom Read’ Oct. 7 During Banned Books Week

    The Haverhill Public Library is hosting a “Let Freedom Read” read-in as a part of a statewide celebration of everyone’s right to read.

  • Councilors Agree on Fee Haverhill Developers Must Pay if Opting Out of Building Affordable Homes

    It took a while to get there, but the Haverhill City Council reached agreement on Tuesday regarding the amount the city will charge certain developers who do not designate at least 10% of new projects as affordable housing.

  • Jordan of Haverhill, Friend and Gagnon of West Newbury Receive National Commendations

    A Haverhill High School senior and two Pentucket Regional High School seniors were among the 34,000 students across the country to be named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program for their test scores.

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Region

  • Grand Jury Indicts Former Methuen Police Chief Solomon, Officer Fountain for Fraud, Corruption

    Former Methuen Police Chief Joseph E. Solomon and former Methuen Police Officer Sean Fountain were indicted Thursday by a statewide grand jury convened at the request of the attorney general’s office.

  • Jordan of Haverhill, Friend and Gagnon of West Newbury Receive National Commendations

    A Haverhill High School senior and two Pentucket Regional High School seniors were among the 34,000 students across the country to be named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program for their test scores.

  • Merrimac Schools Hire Four Teachers, Promote Another to Administration

    A Haverhill woman has been hired as a special education teacher at Merrimac’s Helen R. Donaghue School, while three other teachers were also hired a new administrator named at Merrimac schools.

  • Local Nurses at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Methuen Plan Strike Today, Expect Lock-Out Next 2 Days

    Registered nurses and nurse practitioners working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Methuen say they plan to strike today for one day in an attempt to reach a fair contract.

  • Federal Judge Sentences Haverhill Man, 26, to Eight Years in Prison for Drug Dealing

    A 26-year-old Haverhill man was sentenced this week in federal court in Boston for distributing cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl and conspiring to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.

  • Haverhill Man, 19, Pleads Guilty in Federal Court for Role in Stealing 11 Pistols, Rifle from Dealer

    A 19-year-old Haverhill man is the latest to be sentenced in federal court in Concord, N.H., for his role in conspiring to steal firearms from a dealer.

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Crime

  • Grand Jury Indicts Former Methuen Police Chief Solomon, Officer Fountain for Fraud, Corruption

    Former Methuen Police Chief Joseph E. Solomon and former Methuen Police Officer Sean Fountain were indicted Thursday by a statewide grand jury convened at the request of the attorney general’s office.

  • Federal Judge Sentences Haverhill Man, 26, to Eight Years in Prison for Drug Dealing

    A 26-year-old Haverhill man was sentenced this week in federal court in Boston for distributing cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl and conspiring to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.

  • Haverhill Man, 19, Pleads Guilty in Federal Court for Role in Stealing 11 Pistols, Rifle from Dealer

    A 19-year-old Haverhill man is the latest to be sentenced in federal court in Concord, N.H., for his role in conspiring to steal firearms from a dealer.

More Crime Stories

Education

  • Those 62 and Up May Be Able to Attend Haverhill School Athletic Matches for Free

    Restaurant discounts and reduced travel fares are just some of the benefits of becoming a so-called senior citizen.

  • Jordan of Haverhill, Friend and Gagnon of West Newbury Receive National Commendations

    A Haverhill High School senior and two Pentucket Regional High School seniors were among the 34,000 students across the country to be named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program for their test scores.

  • Merrimac Schools Hire Four Teachers, Promote Another to Administration

    A Haverhill woman has been hired as a special education teacher at Merrimac’s Helen R. Donaghue School, while three other teachers were also hired a new administrator named at Merrimac schools.

More Education Stories

Community Spotlight

  • Haverhill Public Library Hosts ‘Let Freedom Read’ Oct. 7 During Banned Books Week

    The Haverhill Public Library is hosting a “Let Freedom Read” read-in as a part of a statewide celebration of everyone’s right to read.

  • Barker Family Presents Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day, in Support of Haverhill’s Sarah’s Place, Sunday

    A “Halfway to St.

  • Duff to Address Asperger Works’ Dinner of Hope Oct. 14; DiZoglio Among Honorees

    Governor’s Councilor Eileen Duff headlines Asperger Works’ upcoming annual Dinner of Hope which honors state Auditor Diana DiZoglio and WeCare 365 AFC, among others.

More Community Spotlight Stories

Business Bulletin

  • Updated: Merrimack Valley Chamber Honors Fiorentini; State Auditor DiZoglio Speaks at Annual Dinner

    Editor’s note: Information about the award for Mayor James J. Fiorentini was not contained in the Merrimack Valley Chamber’s original release.

  • Haverhill Chamber’s Free Healthy Living Expo Saturday Promotes Mental, Physical, Financial Wellness

    The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s Healthy Living Expo this Saturday in downtown Haverhill features free workout classes, wellness-forward food options and wellness-focused seminars.

  • Brittany Dempsey Joins Her Father’s Boston Lobbying Firm; Dad was Haverhill Representative 26 Years

    Brittany Dempsey is joining her father’s Boston lobbying firm as a government relations associate.

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State House

  • State Seeks Federal Transportation Grants—One Would Improve Local Train Service

    Gov. Maura Healey’s administration this week submitted $2 billion in federal grant applications for a variety of statewide transportation projects, including one familiar with local commuter rail passengers.

More State House Stories

What’s On?

  • Podcast: Trahan Says Programs Like Haverhill Fire Staffing Grant at Risk with Federal Shutdown

    Eyes are on Washington to see how Congress deals with a budget deadline and looming shutdown of the federal government.

  • Podcast: Haverhill Author Releases ‘Killer Dreams’ Novel Even as he Gives Life Himself

    A Haverhill author’s latest novel focuses on loss of life following an accident even as he regains his strength in real life after personally giving the gift of life.

More What's On Stories

Election Central

  • Haverhill Recount Confirms Preliminary Mayoral Election Result and Confidence in Local Democracy

    Haverhill’s mayoral recount Wednesday made little difference in the preliminary election result, but appeared to have strengthened confidence in how local elections are managed. City Councilor Melinda E. Barrett maintained her commanding, nearly 4-1 lead over School Committee member Scott W. Wood Jr., adding 10 votes for a revised total of 3,888 votes.

  • Haverhill City Council Candidates to Take Questions From High School Students at Oct. 16 Forum

    Candidates for Haverhill City Council will find themselves taking tough questions and being grilled by Haverhill High School students during an October forum. The City Council Forum, open to the public, is conducted by AP Government students of instructor Shaun Ashworth.

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