By WHAV Staff |
May 11, 2021
State Sen. Diana DiZoglio, left, and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, walk up Essex Street in downtown Haverhill with Rep. Andy X. Vargas just behind them. (WHAV News photograph.)
Haverhill businesses that survived the pandemic say they’re not sure they’ll survive the recovery unless government changes its approach.
Business owners told state Attorney General Maura Healey and Sen Diana DiZoglio Monday the biggest problems they face are a shortage of employees, interruptions in receiving goods and rules that keep them from getting government relief. Krueger Flatbreads owner Jason Petrou said workers are staying home.
By WHAV Staff |
Manny Matias, president of the Haverhill Latino Coalition, receives his COVID-19 vaccination. (Courtesy photograph.)
Haverhill hosts a second, free public vaccination clinic Sunday, May 23, following on the success of its first weekend clinic geared toward the Hispanic and Latino communities and high school students 16 and older.
Last weekend’s vaccine administration was led by the Haverhill Latino Coalition and organized by Mayor James J. Fiorentini.
“Our efforts led to a very successful Sunday clinic, serving over 80 people,” Manny Matias, president of the Haverhill Latino Coalition, said. “The Haverhill Latino Coalition and the mayor understand that you have to get down to that very grassroots level, understand what communities need, listen to those local members and meet them where they are,” Matias added.