Haverhill

Haverhill Police Evacuate Residents While Safely Dealing with Person Making Threats

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Haverhill Police say there were no injuries Sunday and Monday as officers safely dealt with a lone individual who was barricaded in a Cottage Place home, while reportedly making threats. Police confirm late Monday officers evacuate some residents from their home Sunday, Sept. 6, around 1:30 p.m. as a “precaution.”

“Officers remained on scene throughout the evening and into the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 7, while efforts were made to bring the incident to a safe resolution,” police said in a statement, adding, “The incident ended peacefully and safely, with no reported injuries to members of the public or responding personnel.”

Upon arrival, the statement said, “officers established a perimeter and began working to safely resolve the situation. The individual was the only person inside the apartment.”

Police thanked Massachusetts State Police Special Tactical Operations, known as STOP, Team for its assistance and residents “for their cooperation, patience and understanding while officers worked to resolve the situation.”

Police said no information about the individual will be immediately released.

Election Central

On Primary Day, Will New Hampshire Democrats and Republicans Stick To Playbooks?

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by Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
September 8, 2026

In 2006, Carol Shea-Porter stunned the New Hampshire Democratic establishment, defeating a well-funded, party-backed opponent, Jim Craig, in the primary and then ousting Republican Jeb Bradley in the 1st Congressional District. And she did it with a progressive platform. “There was a sense of: We don’t want Washington coming here and telling us what to do,” recalled Kathy Sullivan, the New Hampshire Democratic Party chairwoman at the time. Twenty years later, some progressive Democrats are hoping to replay that victory in New Hampshire’s state primary. And they can point to uncanny parallels.

Haverhill

Commission Warns Haverhill Developer’s Alcohol Permit in Jeopardy

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The Haverhill License Commission urged a Winter Street developer to accelerate opening of a grocery store he is building or risk losing a permit to sell beer and wine he was awarded in January of 2023. That’s because developer Juan Cepeda of Methuen is holding the last beer and wine package store license, officially called a Section 15 permit, available in Haverhill, explained License Commission Chairwoman Elizabeth LaLiberty. “Here’s why this is important. There are no more Section 15 licenses available in Haverhill at the moment, and you’ve been holding on to one for several years. So, we are eager for you to complete your business to move forward, but, in the meantime, if this falls behind schedule again, someone else can’t open,” LaLiberty said.

Haverhill

Cogswell Club Opens Grant Round for 2027 Nonprofit Projects and Programs

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Members of Haverhill’s Cogswell Club are getting ready to again advance a worthwhile community project in 2027. The Cogswell Club, which recently gave boosts to Urban Bridges’ “Food Forward” project and a barn restoration effort at Whittier Birthplace, is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations with ideas for projects or programs that can completed next year and be completed with a donation of between $50,000 and $75,000. Founded by City Councilor Timothy J. Jordan in 2021, the group of local philanthropists pool their donations together in support of a local organization seeking help with a major project. The Cogswell Club has gone on to distribute about $364,300 to four Haverhill-based nonprofits. Besides the calendar-year completion deadline and amounts, applicants must be Internal Revenue Service-recognized, 501 (c) (3), charities and eligible projects or programs must be specific in nature.

Business Bulletin

Nicolosi Brothers Hope Startup will ‘Inspire Kids to Achieve Their Dreams and Passions’

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Haverhill-born brothers Jake and Brent Nicolosi recently founded their own home-made protein bar company. The business, they call Really Real Co., was founded on the belief they can create protein bars without, as they say, “all the junk.” The brothers told WHAV most companies make protein bars with cheap, unhealthy ingredients. The Nicolosis are lifelong athletes and former college wrestlers. They came up through the Haverhill High School athletics system, having wrestled under Coach Timothy Lawlor. Brent said he still spends time with Lawlor and the Haverhill team, He explained he hopes to inspire the next generation of student athletes to chase their dreams.

“Honestly, I want to get to a point where I can inspire people, inspire kids, to go really chase their dreams and passions,” Brent said.

Community Spotlight

Chromatic Wood Type Rediscovery Topic of Museum of Printing Talk

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Geri McCormick and James Grieshaber give an explanation of chromatic wood type and how they have recreated the production process to revive historic chromatic fonts during an upcoming talk at Haverhill’s Museum of Printing. McCormick’s and Grieshaber’s rediscovery of the process led to an all-new design, called “Marquee,” that debuted earlier this year. There will be an informal activity following the talk where attendees will be able to pull a proof of a historic William H. Page chromatic wood type from around 1849 and the new Marquee font from their company, Virgin Wood Type of Rochester, N.Y.

The talk, “Chromatic Wood Type—Old and New,” takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m., at Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave., Haverhill. General admission to the museum is $15; children and seniors, $10; and members of military, Haverhill Public Library card holders and Museum members, free.

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.