Business Bulletin

Mitrano Becomes Museum of Printing Director, Leading Future Transition

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The board of Haverhill-based Museum of Printing last month promoted Miranda “Mindy” Mitrano to the post of museum director. Mitrano, a longtime volunteer at the museum, was named museum manager last February. “As the museum continues its transition into the next phase of its growth and development, Mindy has played a central role in ensuring day-to-day operations of the museum run smoothly and that the museum continues to grow,” said Jim Hamilton, chairman of the board of directors. “This promotion is recognition by the board of Mindy’s exceptional performance as manager, positioning her to take on even more responsibility as we work to ensure the future of the museum as it approaches its 50th anniversary in 2029.”

Mitrano, of Haverhill, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Museum of Printing, supporting the people who make the museum’s work possible and helping put the board’s plans and policies into practice. “I am pleased to be able to expand my role and take on even more responsibility for making sure the Museum continues to be an interesting and educational destination for individuals and groups interested in the rich story of print and other forms of communications,” said Mitrano.

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Council on Aging Craft Fair Set for Nov. 15

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The Haverhill Council on Aging’s annual Craft Fair is less than two weeks away. The Council and its vendors invite the public to take part in holiday shopping. There will also be raffles and free admission. The Craft Fair takes place Sunday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill.

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North Andover Police Chief to Retire Following Upheaval After Officer Shooting

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North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray said Tuesday he will retire, following a period that saw a town police officer shot by a fellow officer, face trial on a charge of assault and ultimately be acquitted. Gray gave notice after reaching a voluntary separation agreement with the town. He will remain on leave, using his accrued earned sick time while a retirement application is processed. “The town appreciates Chief Gray’s service to the town of North Andover both as chief and in his various other roles, including as a K-9 officer. Under his leadership, the department created the Community Impact Unit, saw the first increase in staffing in two decades, improved its equipment and evolved away from Civil Service,” said North Andover Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues.

Haverhill

Haverhill Big Dog Show Brings Tail-Wagging Contest Winners

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They may have been made of rigid metal, but some still swore they saw tails wagging as awards were handed out Saturday, capping Haverhill’s Big Dog Show. Hunking School PTO’s pet won the popular vote for Best Dressed Big Dog with its Pablo Picasso-inspired “Dog Casso.” Waystone Health and Human services won the Haverhill BrightSide Award: Best Use of Natural Materials for its dog, emphasizing trust, integrity, respect, growth and belonging, while Nunan’s Florist & Garden Center and Haverhill Garden Club won for Best Collaboration. Big Dog artist Dale Rogers chose Haverhill Bank’s patriotic red, white and blue bog for his honorable mention. The Big Dog Show is the signature public art exhibition of Haverhill-based artist Dale Rogers with charitable proceeds for the exhibition going to Haverhill’s Whittier Birthplace. Twenty of Dale Rogers’ “American Dogs” were assembled for a fifth year on Bradford Common from Friday through Monday.

Community Spotlight

Podcast: Haverhill Readies for Greek Festival This Friday and Saturday

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Holy Apostles Saints Peter and Paul Haverhill Greek Festival returns this Friday and Saturday with homemade Greek food and pastries, music, Greek products, raffles and more. One of the festival organizers, Ted Vathally, gave WHAV listeners a preview during Monday’s “Win for Breakfast” program. “The food is just spectacular. It’s all homemade. Nothing’s bought,” he said.

Business Bulletin

Anna Jaques Hospital Promotes Sekelsky to Chief Nursing Officer

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Alison Sekelsky was recently appointed chief nursing officer of Anna Jaques Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Sekelsky has spent her 27-year nursing career to Anna Jaques Hospital, most recently serving as director of maternal child health since 2014. In that role, officials said, she provided strategic and operational leadership for the hospital’s maternal-child program and led numerous initiatives aimed at advancing patient safety, quality outcomes and the patient experience, while fostering a culture of collaboration and professional excellence. “Alison is a trusted and accomplished leader whose nearly three decades of service to Anna Jaques Hospital exemplify her commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care and nursing leadership,” said Megan Gray, president and chief operating officer of Anna Jaques Hospital. “Her deep understanding of our organization, proven leadership and steadfast dedication to our mission make her exceptionally well suited to guide our nursing teams and support their continued success.”

Sekelsky began her career at Anna Jaques as a medical-surgical nurse in 1999 and joined the Birth Center as a staff nurse in 2001.

Haverhill

NewsMatch Launches Today in Support of WHAV’s 80-Year Local News Tradition

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Today, WHAV launches NewsMatch, its largest annual fundraiser, and this year likely marks the most consequential campaign in the nearly 80 years of the WHAV call in Greater Haverhill. WHAV—radio, 24/7 Live Stream and Wavelengths eNewspaper—joins 436 other nonprofit newsrooms across the country, leveraging more than $7 million from a network of 19 local and national funders to spark community giving, building a base of donors who sustain fact-based reporting. This includes three new funders this year, including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Critical to this effort are local, individual donations necessary to unlock national matches. This year, Haverhill Bank generously kicks off the campaign with a $5,000 local community match that effectively triples new or additional donations from individuals for a limited time.

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Haverhill Mourns, Remembers and Honors Late Police Capt. Fogarty

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Family, officials, uniformed officers and the public mourned and honored Haverhill Police Capt. Andrea D. Fogarty Friday. Fogarty, a 27-year veteran of the force, died Oct. 22 of cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial took place late Friday morning from All Saints Church, led by Rev. Fernando Ayala, with concelebrants Very Rev. John Delaney, Haverhill Police chaplain; Rev. David Pineda; Rev. Christopher Wallace; and the Very Rev. George “Chip” Hines. Words of Remembrance were offered by David Martel and Haverhill Police Chief Wayne J. Tracy.