Tattersall Farm of Haverhill is offering visitors a free introduction to beekeeping on the first day of spring. Frank Valadao of Soney Bees of Haverhill is hosting a “Backyard Beekeeping” demonstration and information session Saturday, March 20, at 11 a.m., at Tattersall Farm, 542 N. Broadway, Haverhill. Topics include how to find a good location […]
Haverhill Cultural Council Chair Nathan E. Webster. (WHAV News file photograph.)
During the season ahead, Haverhill residents and visitors will be able to take part in a cultural fair and a Boardwalk Block Party, learn about printing, hear concerts, enjoy theatrical productions and more thanks to more than $40,000 in grants recently awarded by the Haverhill Cultural Council.
The state money was awarded to local nonprofits, individuals and local business leaders delivering activities and programs for students, seniors and children. Specific offerings include Haverhill YMCA Learning Pods, Self-Care for Haverhill Senior Citizens, “Chainsaws, Cheeseburgers and Rock and Roll” and “Musical Baseball Show.”
State Rep. Andy X. Vargas was recently named vice chair of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. Vargas, who was elected to represent Haverhill in 2017, was appointed by House Speaker Ronald Mariano and won approval from House colleagues. “In addition to taking on this leadership role, I’m proud to serve […]
By WHAV Staff |
March 10, 2021
A 13-member committee made up of a diverse cross-section of local leaders is joining Essex County Community Foundation in advancing racial equity and racial justice within the organization and throughout Essex County.
The Foundation said in a statement that the decision to embed racial equity and justice as a foundational piece to all of the organization’s work came last year as COVID-19 began to “disproportionately ravage communities of color, awareness of violence against Black people increased and events surrounding the presidential election revealed the depth of our nation’s veiled racism.”
“The events of the past year have revealed the depths of racial inequity that exist in our country, and right here in Essex County,” said Foundation President and CEO Beth Francis. “It became clear that it was time for the Foundation, as a leader in the community, to mobilize and take action, and we are so fortunate to have such a passionate gr
By John Lee Grant |
Haverhill City Council President Melinda E. Barrett. (WHAV News photograph.)
The Haverhill City Council says now is not the time to restart paid parking in the downtown area.
Council Vice President Colin F. LePage said Tuesday night the purchase all new equipment and signs is in the works but he said any plans to reinstate paid parking before that equipment is in place would be a mistake.
“So they’re looking to get all new parking kiosks, meter heads and such and do signing with the new hours and the new rates, but that won’t be in place until three months from now,” he said.