Business Bulletin

Northern Essex Names Dolan-Wilson New VP of Institutional Advancement

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Changes this summer are on the way at Northern Essex Community College. A Lowell woman, Allison Dolan-Wilson, began her post last week as the vice president of institutional advancement. Dolan-Wilson has had a long career working related posts at other colleges, most recently serving as the executive director of alumni relations at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At Northern Essex, she will be in charge of fundraising, communications and workforce development. Lane Glenn, president of Northern Essex says Dolan-Wilson will be a great addition to their team.

Haverhill

Haverhill Public Meetings: Week of July 8

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Tuesday, July 9

The Haverhill Retirement Board meets at 9:00 a.m. in room 303 of City Hall, 4 Summer St., Haverhill. The City Council holds its regular session at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, room 204 of City Hall. River Street’s proposed marijuana shop CNA Stores, goes before the Council in an effort to receive a special permit, with CEO Robert DiFazio outlining the store’s security and parking plan, among other operating procedures. Wednesday, July 10

At 7 p.m. in room 202, the Planning Board meets to discuss an application for construction of 13 new, nonprofit multifamily housing units at 20 Newcomb St. Thursday, July 11

The Haverhill Conservation Commission meets, with members expected to consider a construction project for four new single-family homes on Bradford’s Montvale Street.

Pentucket Players Stage “Pippin” July 12-14 at Bradford Country Club

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Merrimack Valley theater group The Pentucket Players are set to perform “Pippin” under the Bradford Country Club tent for four shows July 12-14 at the Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Road, with tickets on sale now. The Tony Award winning musical follows a mysterious theater troupe and retells the extraordinary life of the son of medieval King Charlemagne. Featuring music written by Stephen Schwartz, the Broadway version of “Pippin” was directed by Bob Fosse. Tickets for the Pentucket Players show are $28, with dinner included for $60. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 978-521-9259.

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Haverhill Chamber Hosts Workouts on Boardwalk This Summer—Starting Saturday

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Work out—outdoors! Beginning Saturday, July 6, the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce offers free workouts at Harbor Place on the outdoor boardwalk. Classes are held Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. weekly in July and August. Local fitness pros from The Giving Tree Yoga and Wellness Center, Cedardale Health and Fitness and Empowered Body are offering their services free of charge, with attendees asked to bring water and a mat for comfort. No advance registration is required and more information and a full list of classes is available by calling 978-373-5663.

Haverhill

Haverhill-Based Groups L’Arche, Community Action Receive $100,000 Cummings Foundation Grants

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Haverhill-based disability services group L’Arche Boston North and anti-poverty group Community Action recently became two of 100 local nonprofits to receive a $100,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation. L’Arche Boston North Executive Director Jennifer Matthews believes the grant is going to be a game-changer, telling WHAV in a statement the Wingate Street-based group plans to use the funds to expand their “Homemade Hummus” brand sold at the city’s Farmer’s Market. “We are incredibly excited and honored by this opportunity to grow in our mission and explore new ways of being present to the needs of our community, while continuing to be a sign of hope,” Matthews said. Community Action, under the leadership of president and CEO John Cuneo, is also poised to benefit from a Cummings grant. That group plans to use their award to launch workforce development programs.

“We are so excited to be able to support and expand career training, education and employment opportunities in the early learning field to parents and caretakers in our Head Start programs,” Cuneo said.

Haverhill

Rocks Village Residents Start New “Little Free Library” in Haverhill

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Good news for bookworms! The Rocks Village Memorial Association has begun a Little Free Library outside the historic local fire and meeting house, the Hand Tub House. The project was brought to life by association members Jessica Todd, a Haverhill elementary school teacher, and her husband Alden Young, who constructed the library as a miniature replica of the Hand Tub House. They were aided in the effort by neighbors Heather McMann, a past board member and clerk of the Rocks Village Memorial Association and Association Vice President Lydia Harris, among others. Todd shared her excitement for the new library, telling WHAV it will “be a great vehicle to help push Haverhill’s reading initiative forward.” The library is currently stocked with books the Bartlett educator has gathered from her years in the classroom.

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Georgetown Hires First Full-Time Firefighters

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Following an influx of funding from the town, the Georgetown Fire Department has hired three full-time firefighters to begin duty this week, with another reporting in September. The firefighters plan to work Monday to Friday to accommodate the town’s growing population and development. “We’ve also seen that it’s become increasingly challenging to staff our day shifts with part-time firefighters. It’s a huge commitment, and we need full-time staff to provide a consistent, full response,” Chief Fred Mitchell said. Each of the new firefighters, including Haverhill’s Brian Belfiore, has already been working at the station part-time for at least two years.

Haverhill

Massachusetts League of Women Voters Elects Haverhill Woman As Director

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The Massachusetts League of Women Voters recently elected new leadership and, among those taking the reins today, is Hartell Johnson of Haverhill. Johnson joins the new batch of directors for a two-year term. Elections took place during the League’s biennial Convention in June. For former Haverhill City Council candidate Johnson, responsibilities include community outreach, fundraising and inducting new members. The near century-old group took the change in leadership as an opportunity to restate its goals—officially treating climate change as a “climate emergency,” fighting to improve elections and promoting equality-based legislation.