(Additional photographs below.) Haverhill’s and the state’s housing crisis came clearer into view Wednesday when state Housing Secretary Edward M. Augustus heard about residents unable to afford homes or stay in the city. State Rep. Andy X. Vargas, who sponsored the roundtable, said Haverhill is “leading on the housing crisis” with its permitting and building of units, […]
(Additional photographs below.) The first YMCA Freight Farm in the country was formally inaugurated Wednesday at Haverhill’s Gateway Academy. The 40 by 8-foot shipping container, adorned in bright colors with the message “The Y Feeds Kids” on the side, is a collaboration between the Haverhill Y and Haverhill Public Schools. Inside the hydroponic farm, behind […]
North Shore Elite, Haverhill YMCA’s Cheer Team came back this weekend from National Championships in Orlando, Fla., with bronze and silver medals, among other prizes. Among the level participating were Venom, Senior 3, winning a Bronze medal; Queen Bees Youth 2.1, taking Silver; Honey, Senior 2, winning sixth place; and Sassy Stingers, Mini 1, coming […]
Performances by the Timberlane Jazz Select Band, dinner and unusual auction items are part of this year’s YMCA Legacy Gala, supporting Haverhill and Plaistow summer camp scholarships and summer education programs. Themed as “Be A Shining Star,” the gala dinner is surf and turf with a signature cocktail. Live auction items include Bruins and Celtics […]
The YMCA is again having its unusual underwater Easter egg hunt this Saturday. Haverhill’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool gives children a chance to gather eggs in the large and redeem them for prizes. YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller appeared yesterday on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, saying the hunt is a […]