With growing interest in alternatives to four-year college and not enough options, Haverhill City Councilor John A. Michitson called Tuesday night for collaboration between educational institutions offering vocational or career training. “The real goal, there, is to really try to determine the best path for each child, across boundaries. And if we become recognized for that, it will be a draw for industry because it’s their number one problem out there right now,” he said, referring to businesses struggling to find workers. Council Vice President Timothy J. Jordan noted how difficult it must be for students who end up at Haverhill High School, but wishing they could pursue a trade.
A possible budget amendment by state Sen. Pavel M. Payano might ease painful cuts Haverhill Public Schools face next year. “We have a glimmer of hope,” School Committee member Paul A. Magliocchetti said at last week’s meeting. He and member Thomas Grannemann have lobbied lawmakers on Beacon Hill and organized other gateway cities grappling with deficits, as WHAV reported.
by Bruce Mohl, CommonWealth Beacon
May 14, 2024
THE SENATE’S BUDGET proposal for the coming fiscal year calls for directing $214 million to the state’s 15 regional transit authorities, including $40 million so they can eliminate fares on all of their bus routes and $10 million to promote routes connecting regions. It’s a bold plan, one that has been hailed as a big step forward for transit agencies that have historically lived in the shadow of the much larger MBTA. Senate leaders say the money is also a step toward greater equity in transportation.
Pentucket Bank has teamed up with the Exchange Club of Haverhill to provide up to $20,000 in scholarships to class of 2024 graduates. Scholarships include the ACE Award, recognizing a student who is successful in the face of adversity with a $3,000 scholarship; Youth of the Year, celebrating an outstanding young individual who excels in leadership and academics with a $3,000 scholarship; Book of Golden Deeds, $3,000 scholarship honoring selfless acts of kindness and community impact; and the Young Citizenship, acknowledging students who are honest, hardworking, helpful and fair. These are multiple awards for $1,000 each.