Haverhill

Haverhill Celebrates National Night Out at New Venue

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The Haverhill Police Department celebrated community yesterday with street fair festivities at the 12th Avenue Playground. Part of National Night Out celebrations across the country, the social and community-building occasion was held under sunny skies and comfortable temperatures and featured demonstrations of police equipment and the Haverhill Fire Department’s smoke house, volley ball and basketball games and a resource fair with various nonprofits and service groups in the city attending. Haverhill Police Chief Wayne J. Tracy explained the value of the outreach event. “It’s important to us because we get to interact with the community. The community comes out and people we may not normally see, we get to see tonight,” Tracy said.

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Owner Faces Charges After Entering His Condemned Haverhill Home

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A man could face charges after he entered his condemned Groveland Street, Haverhill, home. Wellington “Bill” Clark Jr. told WHAV, he saw a broken cellar window July 20 at the house, whose foundation was partially washed away by a city water main break in May. He said he called both Haverhill Building Commissioner Thomas K. Bridgewater and police, as instructed, before going to the property. “But when he didn’t get back to me by the following Friday, my sister, her husband and I used my key to go into the house,” the 68-year-old told WHAV. “We discovered furniture and my personal effects had been thrown around and my coin collection and a watch my father gave me were gone.

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Haverhill Welcomes New Fire Truck at Traditional ‘Push-In’ Ceremony

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Haverhill welcomed a new fire engine Tuesday with a “Push-In” ceremony rooted in the days of horse-drawn fire apparatus. The shiny new Pierce pumper, capable of delivering 15 gallons of water per minute with a four-person crew, was rolled into its garage space at the High Street Fire Station under the admiring gaze of firefighters, neighbors and dignitaries. Haverhill Fire Chief Christopher Cesati explained the origins of the ceremony. “It’s a proud fire service tradition that dates back to the days of the horse-drawn fire apparatus. Before engines could be driven into the station under their own power, firefighters would unhitch the horses and physically push the apparatus back into the station.

Community Spotlight

Haverhill YMCA Plans Second Annual Golf Tournament

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Haverhill YMCA’s second annual golf tournament takes place later this month place with fundraising goals of transforming the lives of children, delivering on the promise of educational programs and building confidence, connection and memories that last a lifetime. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Haverhill YMCA, the Y emphasizes, saying, “When you tee off, you are giving kids the gift of growth, fun and unforgettable memories, making an impact far beyond the course!”

Golf will be played in a scramble format, along with on-course games. The tournament is set for Friday, Aug. 28, beginning at 6:45 a.m. with check-in and breakfast, playing starting at 8 and continuing through 3 p.m., at Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Road, Haverhill. There will also be a raffle, mulligan sales and a welcome by YMCA leadership and host pro and a 1:15 p.m. reception with appetizers, cash bar, lunch, awards and networking.

Education

Northern Essex, UMass Dartmouth Partner for Bachelor’s in Nursing

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UMass Dartmouth and Northern Essex Community College recently entered into a dual-admissions agreement that makes it easier for aspiring nurses to continue their education at UMass Dartmouth’s fully online registered nursing program. The schools said the partnership gives eligible Northern Essex nursing students early, conditional admission to UMass Dartmouth while they complete the Associate Degree in Nursing program. After earning their associate’s and obtaining RN licensure, students can seamlessly transition into UMass Dartmouth’s online RN-BS program, allowing them to complete their bachelor’s degree while balancing work and personal commitments. “This partnership signals a commitment by both NECC and UMass Dartmouth to supporting students working in the field to advance their education,” said Northern Essex Vice President of Academic Affairs Austin Gilliland. “The dual admissions agreement honors the foundation students build at NECC in the Associate Degree in Nursing program along with the experience they build in the field as they become registered nurses.”

They said the agreement reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to preparing highly qualified nurses and expanding access to affordable, flexible educational opportunities for students across the Commonwealth.

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Vargas, Payano Pleas Send Immigrant Protection Bill Across Finish Line

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A bill championed by two local legislators, that would provide greater protection for immigrants, is now one of many awaiting Gov. Maura Healey’s signatures. Healey has until Sunday, Aug. 9, to decide whether the revised PROTECT Act will become law. In their respective branches of the Legislature last week, Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Sen. Pavel M. Payano, both members of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, made impassioned pleas for its passage. Vargas spoke in the House.

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Club Names MacDougall Haverhill Exchangite of Year

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Lisa MacDougall was named the Exchange Club of Haverhill’s Exchangite of the Year at its annual recognition luncheon last Thursday at Bradford Country Club. MacDougall, who has been a member of the service club for six years, is currently co-chair of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, the club’s major fundraiser. She also serves as club secretary. She has served on the Haverhill Santa Parade float committee, bingo fundraiser, Hillie Hunt, 9-11 flag rededication and the first responders lunch.

Business Bulletin

Jordan Joins Recovery Café Haverhill as Program Director

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Ryan Jordan was recently promoted to program director of Recovery Café Haverhill operated by Riverbend. Jordan previously served the Riverbend team for more than a year as care coordinator at Bradford House, where he worked closely with residents to support treatment planning, coordinate services and help individuals build strong foundations for long-term recovery. In his new role, he will lead day-to-day operations at Recovery Café Haverhill, overseeing programming and staff, welcoming new members and building, what the nonprofit calls,” the kind of consistent, judgment-free community that helps people stay connected to recovery long after treatment ends.”

“The Café is a different kind of space,” said Jordan. “People come in and they’re not a client or a case number, they’re a member and they belong here. I’m grateful for the chance to help grow that community and to support people as they work toward healthier, more fulfilling lives in recovery.”

Rich Hollett, vice president of Recovery Support Services at Riverbend, said “Ryan has demonstrated exceptional dedication to both our clients and our mission since joining Riverbend.” He is a graduate of Riverbend’s Recovery Coach Academy.