Haverhill

Mayors Barrett, Perry, Reardon Back No on 5 Tipped Workers Ballot Question Campaign

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Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett is among a bipartisan group of state mayors, urging voters to reject a ballot measure in November that opponents say would reduce the take home pay of thousands of neighborhood restaurants, servers, bartenders and other tipped employees. Barrett joined Methuen Mayor Neil Perry and Newburyport Mayor Sean Reardon and nine other Commonwealth mayors to side with the Committee to Protect Tips, sponsoring the No on 5 ballot question campaign. “The restaurant industry is a cornerstone of our local economy, providing jobs and generating tax revenue. This ballot question would disrupt the system that currently works for servers, bartenders and business owners who have said time and time again that they want to keep it the way it is. Vote No on 5 for the future of Haverhill and communities across the Commonwealth,” Barrett said in a release.

Education

Northern Essex Community College Rings in ‘Pioneers of Change’ for Hispanic Heritage Month

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Northern Essex Community College is preparing to honor “Pioneers of Change” during Hispanic Heritage Month with several events at its Haverhill and Lawrence campuses. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States. In 2001, Northern Essex became New England’s first federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.

Haverhill

Haverhill City Council Approves Chadwick Road Realignment to Improve Safety

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Haverhill City Councilors Tuesday approved a plan to realign Chadwick Road at the intersection of Kingsbury and Willow Avenues in an effort to reduce motor vehicle crashes in the area. Councilors voted unanimously to approve the plan, with an amendment to send it to the Traffic and Safety Committee for further evaluation of speeding issues. Councilors Colin F. LePage and Michael S. McGonagle were not present for the vote. The Planning Board recommended approval at a meeting last month. City Engineer John H. Pettis III said the plan calls for Chadwick Road to be realigned.

Crime

Haverhill Police Seek Driver Who Struck Four Cars Downtown

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Haverhill police are looking for the driver of a pickup truck who crashed into a car on the opposite side of the street and then went on to hit three parked cars Monday night in downtown Haverhill. Haverhill Deputy Police Chief Stephen J. Doherty Jr. told WHAV the driver of a Chevrolet truck was driving west around 8 p.m., on Essex Street, passed a car turning left onto Granite Street and struck a Chevy Malibu traveling in the opposite direction. The truck went on to hit three parked vehicles. “The operator of truck fled the scene on foot,” said Doherty. Anyone who may have information is asked to contact Patrolman David Steed by emailing [email protected] or calling 978 373-1212, ext.

Education

Haverhill and Lawrence Schools Receive Federal Help Paying Costs Associated with Homelessness

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Haverhill and Lawrence schools will each receive $30,000 to help cover the costs of homeless students attending classes. The cities were among 47 public school districts across the state named this week to share in more than $1.7 million in federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education grants. The competitive grants help pay for additional support and resources for family engagement, staff training, English language services, tutoring, school supplies and other needs. It is designed to help students experiencing homelessness be successful in school. Officials estimate more than 20,000 students experience homelessness at some point during the school year.

Education

Haverhill Promise to Partner with Haverhill Public Library to Promote Grade Level Reading

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Haverhill Promise, the city’s grade level reading campaign, formally joins forces with the Haverhill Public Library next week. Haverhill Promise Director Jessica Kallin said the move takes effect Monday, Sept. 16. “This partnership marks a significant step forward in our commitment to enhancing literacy and ensuring all children in our city achieve grade-level reading proficiency. By navigating these new organizational structures, we have fortified our city’s dedication to educational excellence,” Kallin said in a statement.

Haverhill

Fire Causes ‘Extensive Damage’ at Haverhill Duplex; 10 Residents Displaced

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A two-alarm fire Tuesday afternoon at a duplex home in Haverhill caused “extensive damage” and displaced 10 residents. Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien said the 4:18 p.m. fire at the 74 Lakeview Ave. wood-framed home quickly spread from ground to the roof. The 911 emergency call came only minutes after firefighters were deployed at another home fire in Riverside. As such, the chief said, the first truck at the scene was the newly inaugurated Ladder 4 out of the Bradford station, followed by the station’s Engine 4.