Haverhill’s mayor is taking Irish pride to new heights—delivering a proclamation and then following up by sharing some of the gold at the ends of rainbows with downtown drivers. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett Thursday declared there will be free parking along downtown streets and within city-managed parking lots Monday, March 17—St. Patrick’s Day. Barrett showed pride in her heritage Tuesday by reading aloud her holiday proclamation before city councilors.
The Northern Essex Community College Men’s Basketball team put on a scoring clinic in the second half to come from behind to defeat Dallas College Mountain View Thursday in the National Junior College Athletic Association DIII Championship tournament consolation bracket. The Knights finished their season on a high note with a 107-99 win, outscoring the Lions 65-44 in the second half after trailing 55-42 at halftime. Northern Essex freshman Xavier Rivera scored 19 of his game-high 25 points in the second half, hitting nine of 10 shots from the field.
Families of first responders may now have their loved ones honored among military veterans on colorful, outdoor banners as part of the Haverhill Exchange Club’s Hometown Heroes program. As WHAV has reported, the fifth annual Hometown Heroes program displays 160 banners along the city’s central business district from Memorial Day through Veterans Day. First responders include past and present police officers, firefighters and emergency medical service personnel as well as military veterans, active duty, reserve and National Guard members.
Northern Essex Community College is getting ready for its fourth annual Giving Day April 3. The college’s Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising effort that aims to unite alumni, friends, staff, faculty and students toward a common goal: supporting the college and its students. In addition to encouraging support for the college’s annual fund, Giving Day celebrates healthy camaraderie and competition through a variety of themed challenges, prizes and more.
