Education

Inmates Receive Education from Northern Essex Community College; Goal to Reduce Repeat Offenses

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Northern Essex Community College, in partnership with Essex County Sheriff’s Department, is providing educational rehabilitation for Essex County inmates to drive down repeat offenses. The college offers the program at five locations across the county for up to 160 inmates. Available classes include High School Equivalency, English for Other Languages, college and career readiness, computer literacy and college credit courses in English and U.S. history. “We’ve made a commitment to providing opportunities for inmates to improve themselves through our Consolidated Re-entry Services division with a continuum of services, including education services, career and college readiness advising, life skills, vocational training programs and more. Northern Essex is vital partner in these efforts,” said Essex County Sheriff Kevin Coppinger.

Community Spotlight

Haverhill Council on Aging is Offering Conversational Italian Classes

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Please check with agencies about whether activities have been postponed or when they will resume. Haverhill’s Council on Aging is offering conversational Italian classes Wednesdays. The classes are 10 a.m.-noon each Wednesday and are taught by native Italian speaker Maria Chiacchio. The cost is $5 per class and held at the Haverhill Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. For more information and to register, call 978-374-2390 ext.

Haverhill

Merrimack Valley Music and Arts Seeks Hosts for ‘Community Classrooms’

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Merrimack Valley Music and Arts is launching its “Community Classrooms” program. The nonprofit is seeking hosts to launch their own classes in provided and equipped spaces. As hosts, teachers may teach their own art, music, theater and other courses for their own clients in partnership with Merrimack Valley Music and Arts for a small fee. “We believe in empowering others toward their own creative pathways that most often create success in other areas of their life. Our vision is not just to play or to paint, but to prosper,” said Letriah Masters, founder.

Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans Business Exposition, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Fair

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Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a spring event in early April. The Wednesday, April 1, spring event includes a business exposition, trade show and a Health and Wellness Fair. These events provide opportunities to market businesses, network with others and learn about proper workplace health practices. The fair runs from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., at Michael’s Function Hall, 12 Alpha St., off Route 110, Haverhill. Public attendance is free.

Community Spotlight

Council on Aging Presents Stress Reduction Classes Mondays

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The Haverhill Council on Aging is holding stress reduction classes with mindfulness meditation. Instructed by Magdalena Blouin, the classes aim to reduce anxiety, irritability, insomnia, high blood pressure, pain and depression through meditation. Classes are Mondays, 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Haverhill Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. For more information and to register, call 978-374-2390.

Education

Tilton Upper Middle School Begins Green Ribbon Week March 16; Goal of Preventing Bullying

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Tilton Upper Middle School is raising awareness and education about bullying prevention with Green Ribbon Week events, March 16-20. The school events help to promote their “respectful and kind to others, outstanding attitude and to always be sage and responsible for learning (ROAR)” character building mission through several activities. Each day provides a new challenge for students by asking them to dress a certain theme, wearing pins, sitting with a new classmate at lunch and creating a paper chain to be aware of potential risks of bullying. Monday, March 16, is “Be Different Monday.” To begin Green Ribbon Week, Tilton Upper Middle School celebrates individuality by conducting a lesson and activity on understanding of others titled “In Your Shoes.” Students and staff are asked to wear silly socks. Tuesday is “Great Choice Green Day.” For St.

Region

Rep. Campbell Celebrates ‘Nicky’s Law’ Enactment; Protects Disabled Individuals From Abuse

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Nicky’s Law, filed by Rep. Linda Dean Campbell and Sen. Michael Moore in 2017, is now the law in Massachusetts. The new law protects individuals with disabilities from abuse at the hands of care providers. The law originally earned support in the state legislature due to advocacy efforts of The Arc of Massachusetts and the Disability Law Center. “Nicky’s Law is such a critical safeguard for our community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who often cannot communicate that they are being abused. The testimony of families and caretakers of victims made clear that this new law will go a long way toward protecting our fellow human beings,” said Campbell.

Education

Attorney Michael Gerstein Holds Q&A Panel ‘Tax Time’ at Northern Essex Community College

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Northern Essex Community College Foundation board member and attorney Michael Gerstein discusses trends and strategies for financing at an upcoming seminar. The free event includes topics of tax laws, retirement investing, trust funds, IRA options and income sharing. A continental breakfast is provided. The event is Thursday, March 26, 7:30-9 a.m., at the Hartleb Technology Center, 100 Elliot St., Haverhill. Visit necc.mass.edu for more information and to reserve seating.