Haverhill

Local Groups Win $1M Each in State Health Grants

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Greater Haverhill and Essex County will share in $17.9 million in a variety of state grants—including about $1 million each to the Merrimack Valley Project and Latino Support Network—aimed at improving health and helping residents live healthier lives. Officials said grants are targeted to support local issues including access to healthy food and housing, behavioral health, healthy aging and other factors that have a direct impact on the health and well-being of residents. “The strongest solutions come from the people who know their communities best, and these investments will help transform that knowledge into action,” said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein. “This funding will mean healthier places to live, work and age, and it will enable people to access the resources and opportunities they need to be healthy—and to stay healthy. Besides Lawrence-based Merrimack Valley Project, with chapters in Greater Haverhill and Lowell, and Latino Support Network, Harborlight Community Partners, serving Essex County, also received $752,886 in Policy, Systems and Environmental Change grants.

Education

HHS Marine Corps Junior ROTC Plans 9/11 Ceremony

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Haverhill High School’s U.S. Marine Corps Junior ROTC leads a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Friday. Marine Corps Junior ROTC cadets will “honor the lives lost, the heroes who emerged and the strength of a nation that will never forget.” They plan an opening ceremony with a performance of the National Anthem, presentation of colors, guest speaker to be announced, moment of silence, playing Taps and closing remarks. Parents, families and the public are invited to attend Friday, Sept. 11, arrival by 8:15 a.m., at Haverhill High School, 137 Monument St., Haverhill. U.S. Marine 1st Sgt.

Community Spotlight

Tommy Rull to Perform ‘A Musical Journey Through the Years’ at Citizen Center

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Singer and entertainer Tommy Rull presents a free concert, “A Musical Journey Throughout the years,” for the Haverhill Council on Aging. Rull perform music made popular by Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, Paul Anka, Perry Como, Barry Manilow, Elvis Presley, Lou Rawls and Engelbert Humperdinck. Attendees are invited to sing along and even dance if they wish. The show takes place Tuesday, Sept., 8., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Haverhill Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. The Haverhill Council on Aging requires reservations by calling 978-374-2390, ext.

Business Bulletin

Haverhill Chamber Plans a Coffee Connect at Hill View Montessori School

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The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is planning a Coffee Connect at Hill View Montessori Charter Public School. Organizers say the mixer gives participants an opportunity to meet new members, share ideas and network while enjoying coffee and breakfast. Coffee Connect takes place Tuesday, Sept. 22, 8-9 a.m., at Hill View Montessori Charter School, 75 Foundation Ave., Haverhill. Admission is free.

Haverhill

Keon’s 105 Bistro Secures Permits to Open Under New Ownership

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The Haverhill License Commission granted the new owners of Keon’s 105 Bistro licenses they need to reopen the Washington Street eatery this fall. Robert E. DeFrancesco appeared before the board introducing himself as the new chef and owner of the restaurant along with partners Kathleen and William Hector Vadeboncoeur. “My partners and I are looking to re-liven up Keon’s. Get it back into the community. I heard it closed in June.

Education

Northern Essex Community College Wins $453,065 Fed Aid for PACE Program

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Northern Essex Community College will use $453,065 in new federal aid to assist first-generation, low-income or disabled students graduate and transfer to four-year colleges. Congresswoman Lori Trahan, who made the announcement Thursday, noted Mount Wachusett Community College was also awarded $1.2 million and Middlesex Community College, $411,936 from three U.S. Department of Education programs intended to help first-generation, low-income and nontraditional students get to college, stay enrolled and graduate. “For so many students, community college is where a bigger future begins. It’s the first person in a family to earn a degree, the parent going back to school, the worker learning a new trade. This funding helps more of them finish what they started,” said Trahan.

Community Spotlight

Early Family Issues Ruth’s House Donation Match Challenge

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Haverhill’s Ruth’s House is moving forward with its second annual Changing Season, Changing Lives Fashion Show in November, but a local family seeks to defray the event’s expenses and give the effort a leg up by matching donations ahead of time. At this time, Dick and Mary Rose Early of Early Contractors are matching donations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 recorded ahead of the show at RuthsHouse.org. The theme of this year’s second annual Changing Season, Changing Lives Fashion Show is “Color My World.” It takes place Thursday, Nov. 5, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and show taking place from 6-9 p.m., at Salvatore’s Riverwalk Lawrence, 354 Merrimack St., Lawrence. Ruth’s House Treasurer Ben Graves says the Early’s generous challenge helps ensure expenses are fully covered and ticket sales proceeds all go to the charity.

Crime

Haverhill Man in Critical Condition with Stab Wounds, Alleged Assailant in Court

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A Haverhill man, Anthony Gonzalez, is in critical condition at Boston Medical Center with multiple stab wounds following an altercation Wednesday night with his former girlfriend’s new boyfriend. His alleged assailant, 28-year-old Jorge Luis Gonzalez, said to be of no relation, of 119 High St., Haverhill, was arraigned in Haverhill District Court Thursday following his arrest on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. While he was being booked at the Haverhill Police Station, a police report says, Jorge Gonzalez allegedly confessed to stabbing Anthony Gonzalez. He is being held in the Essex County House of Correction in Middleton without bail. Cesar A. Archilla entered a plea of not guilty.