Education

Haverhill Public Schools to Acquire Former Social Security Office; Feds Offer it Free

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Haverhill Public Schools will soon acquire the city’s former Social Security office free from the federal government and use it for special education programs.

As WHAV reported in March, the Social Security Administration quietly moved its 367 Main St. office to 62 Brown St., leaving the former office vacant. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett told councilors Tuesday night how the transfer came about. “As is the process, the federal government offers the building to educational or public safety departments in the community…The school department took a look at it and decided that they could use that for a number of different testing and office space for different things.”

The building is accessible, has parking and it’s on a bus route. “It fits a lot of the niches that they are looking for,” the mayor said.

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Former Northern Essex Community College Trustee Paley Nadel Joins Foundation Board

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Former Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees Vice Chair Marianne Paley Nadel is the newest member of the NECC Foundation Board. Paley Nadel is deeply involved in the city of Lawrence and has served as a community leader for years. After more than a decade of managing her family’s real estate holdings, she became the founding executive director of Groundwork Lawrence in 1998. She now serves as the chair of Groundwork Lawrence and on the boards of trustees for Lawrence General Hospital and Lawrence Partnership. “I have had the great honor to have been a trustee for NECC for 10 years during which time we made great strides in becoming a more welcoming, equitable and inclusive institution,” says Paley Nadel.

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Comedy Night Fundraiser Oct. 25 to Benefit Whittier Tech Educational Foundation

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A Comedy Night Fundraiser, featuring four all-star comedians, is taking place in October to benefit the needs of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. The Whittier Tech Educational Foundation presents Paul Gilligan, featured at Charlie Moore Outdoors; Dave Rattigan, of SiriusXM and NESN fame; Jeff Koen, as seen on American Funniest Videos; and Dan Donahue, seen at theaters across New England. The 21 plus comedy night takes place Friday, Oct. 25; with doors opening at 7 with appetizers served and show at 8, at Mission Oak restaurant, second floor, 26 Green St., Newburyport. Tickets are $40 and available online.

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Haverhill Classes of 1961 Finally Enjoy 60th Reunion After Pandemic Delay

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It was worth the wait. Seventy-seven members of the Haverhill High and Haverhill Trade School Classes of 1961 finally celebrated their 60th reunion after COVID-19 forced a delay in having the gathering. Altogether, classmates and guests totaled 110 for the Sept. 18 afternoon event at Bradford Country Club. Music from the 1950s and 60s, now called “oldies,” played within the tent, which was decorated in white and brown and gold, the school colors.

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DESE Names Whittier Tech a School of Recognition, the Only Career and Technical School on State List

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Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School was recently named one of the state’s Schools of Recognition for 2024 along with only 56 other schools ranging from traditional high schools to middle schools and elementary schools to charter schools all across Massachusetts. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education named Whittier Tech as the only Career and Technical School to receive this recognition for 2024. “Our staff’s commitment to providing an outstanding education, both in the academic and career technical areas, empowers students to succeed and contributes directly to this accomplishment. We are proud to be recognized for our efforts to prepare students for both the workforce and further education,” said Whittier Tech Superintendent Maureen Lynch. The award demonstrates high achievement, significant growth and consistently meeting or exceeding accountability targets as part of the state’s annual accountability reporting process.

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Lawrence General Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1964 Marks 60 Years at Reunion Wednesday

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The Lawrence General Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1964 will celebrate its 60th reunion tomorrow night. Despite graduating six decades ago, class member Ann Ryan says they have maintained a close-knit bond, holding monthly luncheons and regular reunions. The class began in September of 1961 with 43 women, with 32 graduating in 1964. Although some did not graduate with the class, they remain part of the group, she says. In the early 1960s, nursing schools had strict rules.

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Northern Essex Community College Knights Soccer Victorious Over Massasoit

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Northern Essex Community College soccer Knights are on a win streak

A quartet of Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire residents teamed up for the game’s lone goal as the Knights men notched their first-ever soccer victory over Massasoit on Wednesday. Lucas Cantelli of Lowell scored the winning goal. Northern Essex began the play with a corner kick from Haverhill’s Joel Ishimme, which was controlled by Jadiel Bomfim of Nashua, N.H., who passed to Cantelli for the strike into the upper corner of the goal in the game’s 76th minute. Will Paganini of Derry, N.H., picked up the win in goal, recording his third shutout in the team’s last four outings. After two losses to open the season, the college has won four in a row to improve to 4-2 on the season.

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Listening Sessions to Gather Public Input on Shared Campus for Whittier Tech and Northern Essex

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Public comments, aimed at shaping a shared campus for Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School and Northern Essex Community College, will be accepted at four “public listening sessions” online in October and November. As WHAV reported in April, Gov. Maura Healey backed the idea of the two schools working together after 10 out of 11 Whittier Tech member communities rejected plans to build a replacement $445 million vocational school. “This partnership…will explore ways to create a new, modern facility for Whittier Tech, allow for expanded access to postsecondary education across northeastern Massachusetts and increase enrollment capacity at both institutions. It will also open up new avenues for potential new funding sources in the Merrimack Valley,” said a statement Thursday inviting public comment. A Planning Group, led by Northern Essex President Lane A. Glenn, Whittier Tech Superintendent Maureen Lynch and UMass Donahue Institute Research Director Mark Melnik, first met Aug.