Haverhill is setting up locations for residents to keep cool today as temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s. WHAV’s Wave Weather Meteorologist James Covington says temperatures are expected to reach a high of 94 today. Mayor James J. Fiorentini says residents may seek relief today until 4 p.m., at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St.; until 7 p.m., at the Swasey Field Splash Pad; and at water cannons set up at Riverside Park near the stadium. The revamped Plug Pond Recreation area is open for swimming with a limit of 200 people.
Haverhill’s annual Independence Day fireworks are set for tonight with bonus bands and food trucks. The free event begins at 5 p.m., at Riverside Park, 155 Lincoln Ave., adjacent to the Stadium, in Haverhill. The Chase Campbell Band opens the night, followed by the Abraxas Santana Tribute Band at 7:30.
With electricity rates set to soar to record high prices this summer, Attorney General Maura Healey has launched a campaign to educate customers about programs available to reduce energy usage and lower bills. Inflation, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and other factors are driving up fossil fuel prices and, in turn, energy rates for customers across the country this summer. As part of a new education campaign, the attorney general’s office is airing radio PSAs, including over WHAV; distributing multilingual flyers; updating its website; and conducting trainings and webinars.
Lawrence Community Access Television is hosting members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce for a free business networking mixer. There will be tours, an overview of service provided by Lawrence Community Access Television, appetizers, business card drawing for door prizes and networking among attendees. The event takes place Thursday, July 7, from 4-6 p.m., at Lawrence Community Access Television, 468 Essex St., Lawrence.
