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Haverhill Public Meetings for Week of Jan. 14

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The public has opportunities to shape policy this week as various Haverhill boards meet. In the interest of transparency in government, WHAV provides this list of upcoming meetings every week. Tuesday, Jan. 15

Haverhill’s Board of Assessors gathers at 10 a.m. in room 115 of City Hall, 4 Summer St., to discuss excise abatements, Tax Assessor Christine M. Webb confirms.

A final vote to determine zoning of retail marijuana in the City of Haverhill is expected to take place during the 7 p.m. City Council meeting. WHAV intends to broadcast the session live from the Theodore A. Pelosi Jr. City Council Chambers, room 202 of City Hall, only on 97.9 FM.

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Boston Globe, Rolling Stone Alum Sullivan Hosts Feb. 7 Book Signing at HHS

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Music history is on the agenda for a Feb. 7 talk and book signing at Haverhill High School organized by teacher Tom Jordan. James Sullivan will discuss Which Side Are You On: 20th Century American History in 100 Protest Songs” starting at 7 p.m. in the high school library at 137 Monument St. The event featuring Sullivan—the author of five books and a contributor to both the Boston Globe and Rolling Stone—is free and open to the public.

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Francis J. Berube, 88, Funeral Director, Accountant Active in Haverhill Civic Groups

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Francis J. Berube, 88, a lifelong resident of Haverhill, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and business owner, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 8 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Born, raised and educated in Haverhill, Berube was the son of the late Frank B. and Rose A (Lavallee) Berube, and attended Saint Joseph Grammar School. He was a member of the Saint James High School Class of 1947 and later received his degree in accounting from Northeastern University in 1956. Berube was a public accountant and was first employed as a bookkeeper and accountant for the former American Grocery Co.

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Roland S. ‘Rollie’ Crepeau, 74, Air Force Veteran

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Roland S. “Rollie” Crepeau, 74, of Port Orange, Fla., died at his home on Sunday Dec. 23, 2018. Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Eleanor (Buccini) Crepeau. He served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1975 and was a former longtime resident of Haverhill before moving to Florida several years ago. He enjoyed working on his hot rods and attending car shows in his free time.

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Jill Parker, 58, Longtime Employee of Haverhill’s Pingree Insurance Agency

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Jill Parker, 58, died peacefully on Jan. 8 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by friends who were her chosen family. You always knew where you stood with Parker, as she was more than happy to tell you what was on her mind. The daughter of the late Joseph Parker, she was predeceased by her brother Robert “Bobby” Parker and survived by her loving mother Iona Parker Nadeau, as well as many cherished aunts, uncles and cousins. 

A 1978 graduate of Georgetown High School, Parker went on to study business at Northern Essex Community College and began her career at the Georgetown Savings Bank.