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Atkinson Congregational Church is set to host various services and events leading up to Christmas Eve and beyond. All activities involving worship, as well as the Christmas concert, will be held both in person and livestreamed from the church’s website. The first of four Sundays in the Advent season is taking place Nov. 29. At the 10:30 a.m. service, a brief Advent observance will take place.
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital is reopening its Cardiac Catheterization Lab this week with updated imaging technology and service capabilities made possible by $1 million in federal Community Project Funding. Merrimack Health’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory was one of 15 projects across the 3rd District chosen by Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Sens. Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren for local economic development and regional infrastructure. The Cardiac Cath Lab is a specialized area where physicians diagnose and treat conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including heart attacks. It is a called a critical service as one of the only Cath Labs serving our immediate communities.
By Katie Castellani
Shawn Oliver, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, has suspended his campaign hours after he was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence late Saturday night. “After careful reflection, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for lieutenant governor,” Oliver, a New Bedford City Councilor, said in a Facebook post on Sunday afternoon. “This election is too important to be overshadowed by personal matters. I want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported me throughout this journey and ask that my family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time.”
A few hours earlier, Mike Minogue, GOP gubernatorial candidate and Oliver’s running mate, called on Oliver to suspend his campaign. “I am extremely disappointed,” Minogue said in a statement released at approximately 11:30 a.m. “Shawn is lucky to be alive and lucky that no one innocent was hurt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.