Education

More Haverhill High AP Students Earning College Credits

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The number of Haverhill High School students who will receive college credits based on last spring’s advanced placement course exams is up 68.6%. High School Associate Principal Victoria Lu recently gave the news to Haverhill School Committee members. She said the school currently offers 27 AP classes that grant students college credit if they score at least a three on the AP exam. More than 320 high school students took AP exams following their successful completion of an AP course this spring, a 54% increase over the 2022 school year. Two new AP classes are being offered in the upcoming school year—AP Research and AP Business and Personal Finance, Lu added.

Haverhill

Two Haverhill Entities Receive State Grants to Ensure Food Availability

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A Haverhill food pantry and a local fisheries business are among 72 organizations statewide sharing in $7 million in state grants to help pay for equipment and facilities required to grow, store and deliver food across Massachusetts. Somebody Cares New England, 358 Washington St., Haverhill, was awarded $46,160 to erect a climate-controlled storage building, while Sustainable Fisheries, 114 Colby St., Haverhill, received $17,766 to buy fishing equipment. Officials said the money will support food banks and other organizations working to get food to residents experiencing hunger. Other awards will help Massachusetts farmers and fishers purchase equipment, expand production and reach more customers. “Our local food system represents so much of what makes Massachusetts special, from our cranberry growers and fisheries to our dairy farms, maple producers and fruit and vegetable growers,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll.

Election Central

Reyes to Succeed Paulino as State Rep.; Faces No Challenger in Nov.

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Democrat Celina A. Reyes of Lawrence knocked out incumbent state Rep. Francisco E. Paulino in a landslide and is the only challenger from Tuesday’s primary elections not facing competition this fall. Reyes, an at-large Lawrence City Councilor Reyes managed to oust Paulino a week after he was arrested and indicted for alleged pandemic aid fraud. Paulino has since pleaded not guilty to all 11 counts brought against him. Reyes received 1,196 votes, or 65.9% of the unofficial vote to win the 16th Essex seat, while Paulino garnered 619 votes or 34.1%. The district covers parts of Methuen and Lawrence.

Region

Methuen Football Loses an Icon, Pentucket looks to ‘Develop Student Athletes’  

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Methuen High School football recently lost a High School Super Bowl winning quarterback. Jason Danella, quarterback of the 1992 Methuen High Super Bowl team, recently passed away. A Methuen High School Hall of fame inductee, he helped bring the Rangers its only super bowl in history in a win against Reading High School. His son Josh was a senior captain of the team last fall. Methuen High Athletic Director Thomas Ryan listed football, girls’ swim and dive, girls’ and boys’ soccer, unified basketball, field hockey and girls’ and boys’ cross country as sports being offered at Methuen High this fall.

Community Spotlight

Haverhill Cultural Council Accepting 2027 Grant Applications

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The Haverhill Cultural Council is accepting applications for the next grant cycle now through Thursday, Oct. 15, at midnight. The Council, which awards the city’s share of state arts funding, gave out $52,881 this past year. Projects ranged from several performances at Haverhill Citizens Center and Haverhill Public Library to a bus station mural project and support for Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus. Grants are awarded to individuals and nonprofit organizations planning projects that provide cultural enrichment to the city.

Business Bulletin

BrightBridge Credit Union Plans Lawrence Shred Day Sept. 12

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BrightBridge Credit Union plans a free Shred Day, offering the public a safe and secure way to dispose of sensitive documents. The credit union said it recommends proper disposal of confidential documents containing personal information as an important step in helping protect against identity theft and fraud. It is offering shredding services at four branches in the state. Locally, BrightBridge Credit Union is accepting documents Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, at its Lawrence branch, 500A Merrimack St., Lawrence.

Election Central

Local Voters Echo Counterparts with Choices in Few Contested Elections

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(See vote counts in contested races.)

While there were only a few contested races in Tuesday’s primary election, Haverhill voters mirrored their counterparts elsewhere when making choices. Haverhill voters agreed with the majority in choosing incumbent Sen. Edward J. Markey, giving him 4,430 votes to rival Congressman Seth Moulton’s 2,296 in unofficial Democratic primary results. Markey will now face Republican John Deaton in the final election Tuesday, Nov. 3. Likewise, in the Republican gubernatorial race, Haverhill voters in that primary chose Michael Minogue 2,315 to challenger Brian Shortsleeve’s 526.

Haverhill

Public Meetings This Week: Applicant Seeks Keon’s 105 Bistro Comeback

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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. Keon’s 105 Bistro, the Washington Street eatery that closed in July is working on a comeback, submitting applications for new licenses to be heard Thursday night. A newly formed company, ABR Group, appears before the Haverhill License Commission with applications for restaurant all-alcoholic beverages, entertainment and common victualler licenses. According to the state, the company is managed by Kathleen and William Hector Vadeboncoeur and Robert Edson Defrancesco—the latter being proposed as the day-to-day manager.