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Haverhill Council Gives Green Light to Ward Hill Zoning Change, Delays Action on Ending Paper Street

Haverhill Council Gives Green Light to Ward Hill Zoning Change, Delays Action on Ending Paper Street
The Haverhill City Council gave its approval Tuesday night to moving a zone line—termed a “correction”—effectively reclassifying seven acres of property at 130 Neck Road from Residential High Density to Business Park. The property, which abuts Ferry Road, is owned by Hardal which also owns 33 acres of adjacent property designated as Business Park. Attorney Donald Sheldon, representing Hardal explained …

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Kallin Becomes Director of Haverhill Promise, Continues Focus of Grade-Level Reading by Third Grade

Kallin Becomes Director of Haverhill Promise, Continues Focus of Grade-Level Reading by Third Grade
Jessica Kallin has been named to lead Haverhill Promise, the city’s community-wide initiative focused on increasing grade-level reading by the third grade. Kallin, who becomes director, comes to Haverhill Promise after serving more than four years as   family and community engagement specialist for the Utah Board of Education. Haverhill Promise Steering Committee President and Haverhill Public Library Director Sarah Moser …

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Haverhill Police Welcome Public at ‘Faith & Blue’ Kickoff Friday; Club Sells Blue Lights in Support

Haverhill Police Welcome Public at ‘Faith & Blue’ Kickoff Friday; Club Sells Blue Lights in Support
When National Faith & Blue Weekend kicks off Friday, the Exchange Club of Haverhill will be selling blue light bulbs and encouraging residents to use them on their porches to show support for law enforcement. Organizers say Faith & Blue encourages “safer, stronger, more just and unified communities by directly enabling local partnerships among law enforcement professionals, residents, businesses and …

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Education

Endicott College’s Gully the Seagull Gets New Wheels; Antique Donation Aims to Boost Pride

Endicott College’s Gully the Seagull Gets New Wheels; Antique Donation Aims to Boost Pride
Endicott College’s well-known official mascot is Gully the seagull, but the campus has adopted a classic car to boost pride. The auto, donated by Endicott Trustee James Demers, is a 1927 Buick Woody Wagon. The car will be used for special events. Just recently, it helped welcome new students and their parents to Endicott for Move-In Day. “The car has …

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill City Councilor Bevilacqua to Address Asperger Works’ ‘Dinner of Hope’ Friday Night

Haverhill City Councilor Bevilacqua to Address Asperger Works’ ‘Dinner of Hope’ Friday Night
Haverhill City Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua is the keynote speaker at Asperger Works’ annual “Dinner of Hope” this Friday night. The Haverhill-based nonprofit, which matches prospective employees with autism spectrum disorder with employers, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Founding Board Member and Secretary M. Eva Rajczyk, during a recent appearance on WHAV’s morning program, explained why adults with Asperger’s make …

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Haverhill Firefighting Museum Seeks Contestants and Diners for Annual Chili Cook-Off

Haverhill Firefighting Museum Seeks Contestants and Diners for Annual Chili Cook-Off
The Haverhill Firefighting Museum is looking for cooks to participate—and diners to sample and judge—during its annual chili cook-off. The cook-off takes place Saturday, Oct. 22, from 6-9 p.m., at the Haverhill Firefighting Museum, 75 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. Tasting and judging takes place from 6-8 p.m. There will also be door prizes and a silent auction. Admission is $10 per …

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Business Bulletin

Frankie’s Beauty Bar Celebrates Grand Opening with Live Music, Giveaways and More

Frankie’s Beauty Bar Celebrates Grand Opening with Live Music, Giveaways and More
Frankie’s Beauty Bar is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate its grand opening in Haverhill. The event is happening Thursday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m., at 173 S. Elm St., Haverhill. The public is welcome to attend the ceremony which includes live music, giveaways and makeup artists. Food and beverages will also be available. Frankie’s Beauty Bar, which …

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Obituaries

Ronald Sanville, Taught Electronics at HHS, Veteran of Korean War, Dies at 93

Ronald Sanville, Taught Electronics at HHS, Veteran of Korean War, Dies at 93
Ronald J. Sanville, 93, husband of Rita M. (Morin) Sanville, passed away Oct. 2, at High Pointe Hospice in Haverhill with his loving family by his side. Born in Lawrence, he was the son of the late Louis V. and Florence E. (Towne) Sanville. Raised in Haverhill, he was a graduate of Haverhill High School, class of 1948. Sanville was …

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