Business Bulletin

The James Apartments Formally Opens 153 Units During Ceremonies Tuesday in Ward Hill

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One of Haverhill’s newest housing developments celebrated the opening of 153 apartments Tuesday in Ward Hill during a grand opening celebration. The James Apartments, on the site of the former DiBurro’s Function Facility on S. Main Street, Route 125, welcomed city and state officials, citing the development’s contribution to tackling the state’s housing shortage. As WHAV reported, the apartments by Princeton Properties won City Council approval in 2022. Princeton Properties Management Chief Executive Officer Andrew M. Chaban told the gathering he enjoyed working with Haverhill City Hall. “I think it’s important to mention Bill Pillsbury, the economic development director in Haverhill, as well as Tom Bridgewater, the building inspector, both tough guys, but fair, truly fair.

Haverhill

Podcast: Haverhill’s Calvary Baptist Church Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday

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In concert with Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, the oldest black church in the Merrimack Valley this Saturday offers its third annual celebration of the life and legacy of the slain civil rights leader. Haverhill’s Calvary Baptist Church holds “Sounds of a Movement,” featuring music, history, services and the awarding of the Drum Major for Justice award to Dennis D. Everett Jr. Rev. Kenneth Young of Calvary Baptist Church, who recently appeared on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, says Everett is being honored for his work in prison reform, youth empowerment and restorative justice. “The award is someone who is doing either social justice work in the community or racial justice working in the community. Trying to uplift people living in the margins. We know that Dennis has work not only in Haverhill but in the Merrimack Valley for some time and we appreciate the work that he has done, and wanted to highlight the things that he’s doing and make sure he knows that someone is appreciative of the work that he’s doing.”

Young notes the afternoon program involves singers Christina DeVaughn, who has a master’s in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory, gospel singer Kylisha Farris and actress Remani Lazana.

Community Spotlight

Pentucket Kiwanis Club Plans Eighth Annual Trivia Night Jan. 25

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The Pentucket Kiwanis Club is planning its eighth annual Trivia Night while at the same time celebrating the service club’s honor the 50th anniversary. Besides the trivia competition, there will be raffles and prizes, a look back at the club’s golden anniversary and sandwiches and snacks included in the ticket price. A cash bar will be available. Pentucket Kiwanis’ Trivia Night takes place Saturday, Jan. 25, at American Legion Wilbur M. Comeau Post 4, 1314 N. Main St., Haverhill.

Haverhill

Podcast: The New Year is Just Starting, but Haverhill’s Lemieux Already Has Boston Marathon Plans

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It may be just the start of the new year, but for the thousands of people planning to run in the 2025 Boston Marathon in April, the season is already here. One of the Marathon participants will be Haverhill native Jillian Lemieux. For her, running the Marathon means more than finishing the 26.2-mile course, it’s means raising money to help find a cure for cancer. Lemieux, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program explained she ran cross country and track at Haverhill High School, but was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma just before graduation in 2016. Her coach, Mike Maguire, helped her through those times

“When I was getting diagnosed, he was big support for me.

Region

Podcast: Aulson Explains Goats Stay Warm and Amuse Themselves with Discarded Christmas Trees

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Those looking for a different way to dispose of a Christmas tree, have some fun with goats and help the homeless at the same time, Goats to Go in Georgetown has a solution. As WHAV reported earlier, Goats to Go is collecting Christmas trees and making a party of it for the seventh year on Saturday, Jan. 11. Michelle Aulson of Goats to Go last week visited WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, and noted how goats and Christmas trees are good for each other. “So goats, especially if they are eating, they are staying warm.

Beacon Hill News

Podcast: In WHAV Interview, Minority Leader Tarr Says Watch for How $4 Billion Jobs Bill Rolls Out

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State Sen. Bruce E. Tarr says there are many positives in the recently approved $4 billion economic development bill, but there’s more ahead in January that will shape how the borrowing bill takes effect. Making an appearance on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, Tarr explains the next move is that of Gov. Maura T. Healey. “What I often say is that the legislature writes the menu and the governor decides what she wants to eat, so it’s a two-step process.”

Tarr, who serves as senate minority leader and whose district includes such area towns as Groveland, North Andover and West Newbury, also delivers a word of caution. “I would remind people that a lot of the money we passed in that bill is bond money, which means that the legislature passing the bill is the first step and the administration deciding which things to spend on is the second step. So, we’ll be looking forward to working with the administration on that.

Haverhill

Haverhill Stages Christmas Stroll, Official Tree Lighting and Santa Stumble Friday

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Haverhill Christmas celebrations take place Friday with the Christmas Stroll, official tree lighting and Santa Stumble. It all begins Friday, Dec. 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., in Washington Square with children’s activities surrounding a Christmas Stroll, including face painting, balloon twisting and a bubble magician. At the same time, there will be performances of holiday favorites, led by Haverhill’s Bobby Gariepy, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program. Gariepy said music comes from such groups as Be Imagine studios; Sons of Italy Drum and Bugle Corps and, by the one he’s leading, Methuen Young People’s Theater.

Haverhill

Hilldale Effort Seeks Sponsors to Complete Laying Wreaths at 474 Haverhill Veterans’ Graves

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The deadline is fast approaching for people to sponsor Wreaths Across America at Hilldale Cemetery in Haverhill. Volunteer Tammy Dobrosielski reported last week the effort is 50 wreaths short of their goal to mark the graves of 474 veterans, which includes five veterans’ graves at the adjacent city cemetery. A wreath sponsorship is $17, and the deadline for ordering is Monday, Dec. 2, to allow time to make and ship the wreaths. Dobrosielski was a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, and she explained how Wreaths Across America got its accidental start years ago.