Community Spotlight

Role of Women in Historic Preservation Subject of Talk

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Elizabeth Paliga, the senior preservation services manager at Historic New England, will talk about the role of women in preserving history at Whittier Birthplace. Paliga’s talk, “Tenacious Women: A History of Preservation in New England,” will be held Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Whittier Birthplace’s Gus Reusch Welcome Center, 305 Whittier Road, Haverhill. The event is free and is part of the museum’s summer preservation lecture series. It is funded in part through a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council.

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Carbone Focus of Haverhill Rotary Club’s 2026 ‘Roast & Toast’

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Longtime Haverhill business owner and philanthropist Peter Carbone will be roasted and toasted by the Rotary Club of Haverhill during a September fundraiser. The owner, with David Gaiero, of the former EZ-Way Cleaners on White Street in Haverhill and other locations, Carbone has a long history of civic engagement in Haverhill. He currently serves as chairman of the Haverhill Board of Health, member of the Haverhill Historic Commission and member of the Haverhill Citizens Hall of Fame Committee. Carbone is also an active member of Pentucket Kiwanis Club. He and Gaiero sold their business in 2022 when they retired.

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Crescent Yacht Club Plans Steam Boat Weekend Aug. 28-30

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Haverhill’s Crescent Yacht Club is planning its first Steam Boat Weekend at the end of the month. Boats are in the 16- to 24-foot range and all burn wood to make steam for propulsion, organizers said, noting some are antiques and some reproductions. “Come on over and see what we hope will be an annual event at the Crescent Yacht Club and cheer on the owners of these unique boats, coming from as far away as Pennsylvania showing off their ‘Yachts,’ said Commodore Rick LeBlanc. “Before the shoe industry took over Haverhill, the city was building sailing ships and then steam ships,” he added. Boats begin arriving Friday afternoon and night, Aug.

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Merrimack Valley YMCA Offers Jr. Celtics Leagues

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Young ballers from pre-K through high school can feel like a pro when they join the new Jr. Celtics basketball league hosted across Merrimack Valley YMCA branches. Jr. Celtics Leagues for boys and girls are available at Y locations in Andover, Lawrence and Methuen. Programs vary by location. Registration is open for the season running from Nov. 21 through Feb.

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Haverhill Inner City Boxing Plans Golf Tournament Monday

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The Haverhill Inner City Boxing Club seeks sponsors and golfers for its first golf tournament. Proceeds from the tournament support an expansion of services to include educational development and academic support. The club’s gym is located at 39 Lafayette Square, Haverhill. The cost to golf is $175 for an individual or $700 for a foursome. Sponsorships include Gold for $10,000; Hole-in-One, $2,500; and hole and cart sponsors, $150.

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Haverhill Firefighting Museum Plans 9/11 Ceremony

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Haverhill Firefighting Museum plans a memorial service honoring first responders who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001

The service provides an opportunity for the Haverhill community to come together, remember firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel and other first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and reflect on the lasting impact of that day. Ceremonies take place Friday, Sept. 11, at 9:15 a.m., 75 Kenoza Ave. Haverhill.

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Greater Haverhill Artists Show Works at Andover Library

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Art by members of the Greater Haverhill Arts Association is now on display at Memorial Hall Library in Andover. The 2026 Summer Members Exhibit features 48 works by 27 artists. Some pieces are for sale. The library, at 2 N. Main St., Andover, is open Mondays through Thursdays, from 9 am. to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and 1-5 p.m., Sundays.