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Fiorentini Reflects on 2018: Strides Made in Schools, More to Do in Gang Fight

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Mayor James J. Fiorentini emailed a year-end message to residents ahead of the New Year’s holiday. (Jay Saulnier file photograph for WHAV News)

As Haverhill looks ahead to 2019, Mayor James J. Fiorentini is praising the great strides made in the school system—but acknowledges there is more to do when it comes to the fight against gangs, guns and drugs. Issuing a year-end email message to constituents on Dec. 28, Haverhill’s longest-serving leader applauded the “big investment” made in city schools. “In June, Superintendent (James F.) Scully retired and we brought in a new superintendent, Margaret Marotta.

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Mary A. (Coltraro) Murphy, 83, Haverhill Schools Cafeteria Worker

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Mary A. (Coltraro) Murphy, 83, a longtime Haverhill resident, died Dec. 23 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Born, raised and educated in Methuen, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Lena (Pappalardo) Coltraro, and was employed at Western Electric Co of North Andover for several years, later working at Colonial Pine Craft, and Tech Coating. Following her retirement, Murphy worked in primary and middle school cafeterias for the City of Haverhill school department. A longtime member of Saint James Parish, she was devoted to her husband and children, and enjoyed cooking and baking and creating a warm and loving home for her family.

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Antonio Teixeira, 91, Retired from Raytheon

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Antonio Teixeira, 91, of Haverhill, died suddenly in Haverhill on Dec. 18. Born, raised and educated in Lowell, son of the late John and Mary (Jordan) Teixeira, he served in the U.S. Army as a corporal during the Korean Conflict. Teixeira was employed for 35 years at Raytheon, where he was part of the group that worked on the Patriot Missile Program during Operation Desert Storm, and retired as a group leader in the cable department. Teixeira was a member of All Saints Parish of Haverhill and the former St.

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Joan D. (Boulanger) Mazza, 85, Seamstress for Hooker and Howe Costume Company

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Joan D. (Boulanger) Mazza, 85, a longtime Haverhill resident, died Saturday afternoon, Dec. 29 at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley, Haverhill, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Georgetown on March 24, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Leon P. and Doris K. (Moran) Boulanger and was a graduate of Perley High School in Georgetown with the class of 1952. As an accomplished seamstress and costume designer, Mazza worked at the former Hooker and Howe Company in Haverhill, manufacturing theatrical costumes sold throughout the area and beyond. Additionally, Mazza was an avid quilter, having made numerous quilts for family and friends, and equally enjoyed beading.

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Haverhill Author Donovan Reading From New Novel at Groveland’s Langley-Adams Library

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Haverhill-based novelist Vincent Donovan is heading to Groveland’s Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., for a reading from his second book, “A Difficult Crossing,” on Monday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Free and open to all, the event also includes a Q&A session with Donovan, a Merrimack College graduate and former finalist for Amazon’s Breakthrough Novel Contest. Registration is requested by calling the library at 978-372-1732.

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Haverhill Man Recovering After Saturday Night Shooting on Hilldale Avenue

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A city man suffered “non life-threatening” injuries in a Hilldale Avenue shooting Saturday. (File photograph)

A 21-year-old Haverhill man is recovering from what police describe as “non life-threatening” injuries after a Saturday night shooting on the city’s Hillldale Avenue. Following the 11:06 p.m. incident, the victim was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to Boston for further treatment, Capt. Stephen J. Doherty Jr. tells WHAV. Police are still searching for suspects and anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Detective William O’Connell at 978-373-1212.

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Robbers Claim to Be Police in Weekend Robbery on Haverhill’s Broadway

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The investigation into an alleged armed robbery on Broadway in which suspects claimed to be police is ongoing. (Jay Saulnier file photograph for WHAV News)

No injuries were reported after an alleged armed robbery on Haverhill’s Broadway Saturday night in which suspects claimed to be police. Haverhill Police were dispatched to the area of 120 Broadway at 9:05 p.m. Dec. 29 to aid the victims, who made it clear they knew the assailants were not actual police. Police spokesman Capt. Stephen J. Doherty Jr. would not confirm to WHAV the type of property stolen or the weapon allegedly involved.