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Haverhill Councilors to Hear School Roof Borrowing, Condo Changes, Health Board Choice

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Haverhill city councilors Tuesday are expected to hear plans for the estimated $3.6 million roof replacement at Golden Hill Elementary School, proposed changes to a Marshland Street condominium plan and approve a changing of the guard on the city Board of Health. Councilors are expected to file the school roof request for the required 10 days—the first step toward seeking 77.47% state reimbursement under the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s Accelerated Repair Program. The city would ultimately pay $803,000. “The existing roof has exceeded its useful life and has experienced ongoing leaks and water infiltration. The roof replacement is necessary to address these conditions, protect the building.

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Public Meetings This Week: Haverhill Board to Hear Nine-Condo Plan Downtown

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The public has opportunities to shape policy this week as various Haverhill boards meet. In the interest of transparency in government, WHAV provides this list of upcoming meetings every week on air and online. Plans to add nine condominium units above a commercial building near the entrance to downtown Haverhill will be heard Wednesday by the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals. H & C Rental of Haverhill seeks variances for parking and rear setback for the property at 135 Washington St. The company, managed by Chi Lan Nguyen, plans a mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial space and nine homes above.

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Haverhill Nonprofits and Partners Win State Job-Training Grants

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Haverhill’s Community Action, working with Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, and L’Arche Boston North were among recipients of state Community Workforce Partnerships grants to help residents gain employment skills in industries with workforce needs. Community Action and Whittier Tech last week were awarded $165,000 to prepare unemployed and underemployed Haverhill residents for advanced manufacturing careers. L’Arche Boston North, which operates a training café, was awarded $200,000 to prepare adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for food service and related employment. The Community Group of Lawrence and partners were also awarded $200,000 to prepare primarily Spanish-speaking women in Lawrence to open licensed family child care businesses. They were among statewide recipients sharing in $6 million in grants.

Community Spotlight

All Saints Parish Christmas Holiday Fair Set for Nov. 14

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All Saints Parish plans a Christmas Holiday Fair next month with 15 to 20 local craft vendors, holiday music, hourly gift basket raffles and a visit from Santa Claus. Additional items include a wine basket, a Serenity basket, a Dooney & Bourke bag and wallet, and two tickets to a Bruins game with free parking. Children and teens are also able to choose Christmas gifts for their parents and loved ones with prices starting as low as $2. The Christmas Holiday Fair takes place Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 120 Bellevue Ave., Haverhill.

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Haverhill, Area Communities Receive Money for Road Safety Enforcement, Education

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Haverhill, Methuen, Groveland and other nearby police departments were among those awarded state road safety grants last week. Haverhill Police received the largest area award of $64,963, followed by Lawrence, $61,375; Methuen, $48,760; Merrimac, $16,392; and Groveland, $15,360. The money is intended to help communities prevent crashes, strengthen traffic enforcement and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. “Preventing crashes requires a comprehensive approach that combines effective enforcement with strong training, reliable data and public education,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Gina Kwon. “These investments give our state and local partners proven tools to address traffic safety risks and help prevent the crashes that can devastate families and communities.”

Grants may be used for high-visibility traffic enforcement, which was called a proven approach that combines strategic and proactive efforts by police addressing specific traffic safety issues combined with public outreach and education, pedestrian and bicyclist safety initiatives, advanced police training, crash investigation tools and education for children, teen drivers and families.

Education

Bradford Christian Academy to Close Grades 6-12, Citing ‘Uncertainty,’ ‘Finances’

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Bradford Christian Academy said Thursday it will close its Upper School, comprised of grades six through 12, at the end of the school year. The faith-based school said the action came in response to a long-term decline in Upper School enrollment, building uncertainty and resulting financial pressures. The upper grades have been located since 2024 at what is now Northpoint School of the Bible, on the former Bradford College campus. “After carefully considering enrollment, finances, facilities and a range of alternatives, we concluded that continuing the school’s current model is no longer sustainable,” said board Chair Jonathan Tymann. The future of building owner Northpoint Bible College came into question in February 2024 when the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education said it could not confirm the college had sufficient resources to sustain operations.

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Local Sports Roundup: HHS Football Off to Best Season in Years; Knights Soccer in Final Stretch

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Haverhill High School Hillies Football is 4-1 on the year. After winning only three games the previous four seasons, the Hillies have already surpassed that mark in five games. In its last game, Friday, the Hillies handed Concord, N.H., High School its second straight loss, on the road in a 52-32 final. The Hillies play next on Friday at New Bedford High School, 6:30 p.m.

Haverhill High volleyball is 9-6 on the year. In a game, Tuesday night, it defeated Peabody Veterans Memorial High School 3-0, in sets.

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Haverhill Community Playground Makes Pitch to Fill Final 272 Volunteer Slots

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The Haverhill Community Playground is making its final push for volunteers as construction begins next Tuesday. The new playground at Golden Hill School is still looking to fill 272 more volunteer spots needed to reach its goal of 815. In an appearance over WHAV this week, Haverhill Playground Committee General Coordinator Brittany Safy said volunteers need not be intimidated by the task. “No experience needed. We will have job for literally everyone.