Business Bulletin

Verani Realty Collects 14,000+ Lbs. of Food During 10th Annual Drive

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty last month collected more than 14,000 pounds of food and donated $20,000 to local food banks during its 10th Annual Food Drive, supporting organizations and families across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. Throughout September, Verani Realty agents, employees, clients and community members collected nonperishable food at offices and in neighborhoods throughout the region. Many agents brought the drive directly into the communities they serve, delivering collection bags to local homes and returning to pick up donations. “For 10 years, this food drive has been about our agents, employees and neighbors coming together to help people right here in our communities,” said Margherita Verani, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty. “Seeing more than 14,000 pounds of food donated this year is incredible, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.”

The food collected was distributed to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, New Hampshire Food Bank, Alton Food Pantry, SHARE Food Pantry, Upper Valley Haven, Saint Anne Parish Food Pantry, Liberty House and St.

Election Central

Haverhill Prepares to Cast Ballots Before Election Day with Vote by Mail, Early Voting

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The final state election is closer than some may think with Vote by Mail ballots arriving soon in mailboxes of those requesting them and early voting getting underway at the end of next week. Secretary of State William F. Galvin’s office said more than 600,000 ballots are on their way to voters across the state who applied to vote by mail and local election officials are expected to mail another 300,000 ballots in the next several days. Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright Esposito said this week early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 17, and runs through Friday, Oct. 30, and takes place in the basement of City Hall, 4 Summer St.

Haverhill

Fifth Historic New England Summit Next Month Ties in Haverhill Center

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The fifth annual Historic New England Summit, taking place next month in both Haverhill and Beverly, explores forces reshaping the cultural landscape and the future of communities. Organizers said the summit, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12 and 13, at The Cabot in Beverly, and Saturday, Nov. 14, in Haverhill, examines some of the most pressing questions facing the fields of preservation, architecture, urban planning, law and policy, museums, libraries and archives, philanthropy, education and public art. “The Summit is an opportunity to look beyond the traditional perceptions of preservation and learn from people who are trying new things in their fields,” said Historic New England President and CEO Vin Cipolla “The challenges facing our communities do not fit neatly into disciplinary categories.

Education

Whittier Tech Plans Open House Nov. 1

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Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is having its annual open house Nov. 1. It is aimed at prospective students, families and the public. The open house offers tours, overviews of 21 career and technical programs and opportunities to learn about student life through meetings with staff and information about academic pathways, athletics, clubs, activities and the many ways students can get involved beyond their technical program. Applications for the 2027-28 school year are now open, and prospective students also have an opportunity to apply on-site during the open house.

Business Bulletin

Gray Becomes President of Anna Jaques Hospital

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Megan Gray was recently named president and chief operating officer at Anna Jaques Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Gray served as chief nursing officer and chief operating officer of Anna Jaques since May 2025. Since joining Anna Jaques, Gray is credited with leading efforts to strengthen operations, enhance patient care, increase workforce engagement and further key strategic priorities, including the relaunch of the Gerrish Family Foundation Fast Track service to streamline high-quality care to Emergency Department patients. “Anna Jaques has a long history of clinical excellence and compassionate care, and I look forward to building on that legacy while ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of the patients and families we serve.” Gray said. Gray brings extensive experience in health care operations, nursing and academic settings to the president’s role, including executive positions at Frisbie Memorial Hospital and Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire.

Community Spotlight

Knights of Columbus Plans Secure Document Shredding Oct. 31

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Knights of Columbus Christ the King Council 5004 is having a Secure Data Shredding Day Halloween morning to raise money for its charitable work. The Council is accepting residents’ confidential documents to be securely shredded onsite Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8:45 a.m. to noon, at Sacred Hearts School Parking Lot, South Main Street Bradford. The cost is $10 by cash or check for a standard copier paper box, letter or legal sizes. There is a limit of five boxes from each car, per visit, but visitors may get back in line.

Haverhill

Haverhill Council Grants Water Limit Relief to Well Owners

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Tension erupted at the Haverhill City Council meeting Tuesday during a discussion on whether to exempt residential well owners from new water usage restrictions. Councilors voted 9-1, with Ward 3 Councilor Devan M. Ferreira opposed and Ward 4 Councilor Melissa J. Lewandowski absent, to exempt well owners from restrictions. At-large Councilor Thomas J. Sullivan was quick to label applying the drought-inspired conservation plan to those who have already made an investment in assuring a personal water supply for their homes “government overreach.”

Of well owners, he said, “They have the same problem that we do except that they don’t have the city to back them up. If they have a problem, they have to dig deeper. That’s going to cost you money.