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Haverhill Conservation Commission Appoints New Officers

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Members voted Harmony Wilson as chairperson of the Haverhill Conservation Commission. (File photograph)

The City of Haverhill’s citizen-based Conservation Commission has elected new leadership for 2019, with Harmony Wilson taking the lead as Commission chairperson. Also appointed to the board at Thursday’s monthly meeting were Ralph Basiliere, a commissioner and community liaison now serving as vice chairman, and Thomas Wylie, who takes on the role of clerk. On the Commission for the last two-and-a-half years, Wilson assumes the top role three months after Mayor James J. Fiorentini’s dismissal of longtime Chairwoman Cheryl Accardi. Local attorney Madeline Howard-Morrissey oversaw the commission in the interim until last week’s annual election could be held.

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Haverhill Fire Department to Enhance Student, Senior Education Program With State Grant

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Members of the Haverhill Fire Department (including new recruits Christian Dion and Gregory Ryan, pictured here) can enhance educational offerings across the city thanks to a new state grant of nearly $10,000. (Courtesy photograph)

Haverhill is one of more than 245 fire departments across the Commonwealth to receive state funding for fire education programs designed for students and seniors, the Baker-Polito Administration and state Department of Fire Services said Friday. Methuen, Georgetown and Groveland’s fire departments will also benefit from grant money. Local funds will go to Student Awareness of Fire Education training—called SAFE—with departments working alongside classroom teachers to deliver fire safety tips and life-saving strategies. A similar program designed for seniors will also be enhanced in the City of Haverhill using $3,000 in grant money.

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Moody Preschool Plans January Open House Sessions

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Parents interested in sending their children to Haverhill’s Moody Preschool are invited to attend one of two open house sessions on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 6-7 p.m. or Friday, Jan. 18 from 1-2 p.m.

Teachers and staff will be available to offer tours of the Margin Street school and discuss preschool offerings open to all city children who are 3- or 4-years-old by Aug. 31. In the event of inclement weather, the open house will move to Jan.

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William J. Ferrick Jr., 88, Retired Coca Cola District Manager

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William J. Ferrick Jr., 88, the husband of Nancy J. (Lennon) Ferrick, died at home on Dec. 31 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Groveland, he was the son of the late William J. Ferrick and Mary (Lever) Ferrick. Raised and educated in Groveland, he was a graduate of Groveland High School. After graduation, Ferrick enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country honorably during the Korean War.