Haverhill

Haverhill Plans Free Labor Day Weekend Concert to Cap Nation’s 250th Celebration

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Haverhill caps its celebrations of the nation’s founding 250 years ago with a free concert the Sunday of Labor Day weekend at Winnekenni Castle. The concert features Three At Home, Danielle Miraglia and The Glory Junkies and Julie Rhodes with various food vendors. “Events like this remind us of what makes this city so special. There is no better way to close out this season of summer programming celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary than by gathering at Winnekenni Castle for an afternoon of music and celebration. It is such a great opportunity for residents and families to enjoy Winnekenni and come together over Labor Day weekend,” says Mayor Melinda E. Barrett.

Community Spotlight

Haverhill Woman’s 6th Annual Pink Party Seeks Sponsors

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The Sixth Annual Pink Party art show and auction to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, founded by a Haverhill woman who benefited from new research and treatment, is set for Saturday, Sept. 26. Event Manager Muriel Lee Boles, who was diagnosed with Stage 4, or metastatic, breast cancer in 2013, has raised more than $65,000 since launching Pink Party show and auction in 2021. To keep up the progress, sponsor, artist and prize donations are still needed and accepted through the first week of September. There are a variety of ways sponsors can help and options are online here.

Business Bulletin

Anna Jaques Hospital Earns Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Dept. Accreditation

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Anna Jaques Hospital of Newburyport recently earned Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians. The national Bronze-level recognition identifies the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, specialized emergency care for older adults throughout the region. “Earning this accreditation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, compassionate care tailored to the complex needs of the aging population,” said Tom Sands, market president—North Shore and president of Anna Jaques, Beverly, Addison Gilbert and BayRidge Hospitals. “This recognition reflects the outstanding work of our clinicians and colleagues, who are dedicated to creating an environment where every older patient receives the focused attention, dignity, and expertise they deserve.”

The voluntary accreditation program, developed by the American College of Emergency Physicians with support from the Gary and Mary West Health Institute and The John A. Hartford Foundation, recognizes emergency departments that implement best practices in caring for older adults. The accreditation signifies that the Anna Jaques Hospital Emergency Department, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, has implemented essential geriatric-focused policies, staff education and interdisciplinary care models that improve outcomes and patient satisfaction for aging patients.

Education

Northern Essex Names Hastings Dean of Workforce Development

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Laura Hastings is the new dean of Workforce Development at Northern Essex Community College. Hastings brings more than 20 years of government experience and more than a decade spent creating opportunities to meet workforce needs at the local, state and federal levels. She will be working to expand existing partnerships and explore new avenues to increase access to career and technical education in the Merrimack Valley. “Laura comes to NECC at a pivotal time for Corporate and Community Education and workforce development,” says Northern Essex Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Workforce & Academic Innovation Allison Dolan-Wilson. “This is a growing and important area for the college as we continue to respond to the most immediate workforce needs of the Merrimack Valley.

Business Bulletin

Pentucket Bank and its Foundation Award $49,500 in Grants

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In recognition of National Nonprofit Day, Pentucket Bank and the Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation recently celebrated nonprofit organizations, schools and community partners whose work strengthens the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. The Foundation’s most recent round of grants, approved at its June meeting, awarded $49,500 to 11 nonprofit and community organizations, ranging from financial literacy and housing resources to education, veteran services, arts and environmental programming and community spaces. Among recipients were AgeSpan, Lawrence Community Works and Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership, supporting financial literacy and housing-related initiatives, and Operation Delta Dog, that provides services to veterans. Capital and building projects include a commercial kitchen at Esperanza Academy, playground at Fisk Elementary School and new teen room at Merrimac Public Library. Additional grants support a student internship at Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, arts and environmental education at Friends of Veasey, scholarships through the Haverhill Performing Arts Workshop and programming at the Haverhill Farmers Market.

Region

Moore to Become Essex County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director

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Kevin Moore was recently named Essex County Habitat for Humanity’s new executive director. Essex County Habitat Board President Tina Benik said the board was impressed by Moore’s deep Habitat experience, collaborative leadership style and unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission. “Kevin has dedicated his career to Habitat for Humanity and understands every aspect of the organization—from construction and family partnerships to ReStore operations and community collaboration,” said Benik. “His experience, vision and passion make him the ideal leader to guide Essex County Habitat into its next chapter of growth and impact.”

Moore’s Habitat journey began as a college student volunteer while earning his degree in Public and Community Service Studies from Providence College. Over the past 18 years, Moore held progressively senior leadership roles with Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Community Spotlight

Groveland Library Showcases Plaistow Artist Kneeland

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Works by Plaistow artist Susan Kneeland are on display at the Langley-Adams Library in Groveland through the end of the month. Kneeland is professional artist and teacher. Her work is regularly displayed at galleries through the country. Every week, Susan teaches an art therapy program benefitting residents of nursing homes and Alzheimer’s units in the Merrimack Valley. She is a member of Newburyport Art Association, Greater Haverhill Arts Association and Pastel Society of America.

Election Central

Lt. Gov. Driscoll Confirms Saturday Haverhill Democratic Breakfast Visit

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Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll is the latest high-profile Democrat to confirm she will attend the Haverhill Democratic City Committee’s Annual Roz McKeon Breakfast Saturday in downtown Haverhill

Driscoll, candidate for re-election with Gov. Maura Healey, will address those gathered at the breakfast which takes place Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Maria’s Restaurant, Galleria Banquet Room, 85 Essex St., Haverhill. The Haverhill Democratic City Committee will honor state Rep. Ryan M. Hamilton as its 2026 Distinguished Democrat. Seth Moulton, 6th District congressman and U.S. Senate candidate, earlier confirmed his attendance. U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey was also invited.