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De León-Estrada Joins Haverhill Mayor Barrett’s Office as Deputy Chief of Staff

Josselyn De León-Estrada, who has served elected officials at local, state and federal levels, has joined the administration of Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett as deputy chief of staff. De León-Estrada began working in local government in 2018 as special assistant to former Lawrence Mayor Daniel Rivera before working as a legislative aide to former […]

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Mayor says Haverhill Residents May Have Second Chance for Flood Disaster Relief

Haverhill residents turned away for help with flood damage earlier may have another chance thanks to the city’s reallocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act money. Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini told city councilors Tuesday about another approach to provide a modicum of financial help to residents impacted by the Aug. 8 deluge. The mayor […]

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Developer of Project that Kicked Off Downtown Haverhill’s ‘Renaissance’ Salute Mayor

The Cordovan at Haverhill Station, featuring 126 apartments in a former shoe factory and later furniture store, is credited with kicking off downtown Haverhill’s “renaissance” more than a decade ago. The developer, joined by former state Rep. Brian S. Dempsey, paid tribute to the vision of retiring Mayor James J. Fiorentini that began with the, […]

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Haverhill City Council Calls for Release of Wood Documents, Asks Inspector General to Intervene | #citycouncil

The full Haverhill City Council this Juneteenth weekend called for the release of all investigative reports related to Haverhill School Committee member and former police officer Scott W. Wood Jr. and asked the state inspector general to intervene. In a statement released Saturday, all nine city councilors said the requests follow a series of WHAV […]

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Haverhill Schools, Mayor Come Closer on $128 Million Budget; Debt Vote Could Help Finance It

To submit school announcements, click on image. The Haverhill School Committee last night held firm on its $128 million spending plan—and won a level of support from the mayor—after school administrators presented facts and figures on how that money would be used to improve education. At the last meeting, Committee members learned the city would […]

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City Council Hears Plans Tonight for Distributing Haverhill Youth Activities and Mental Health Grants | #citycouncil

Haverhill city councilors tonight hear plans for distributing $750,000 to various groups to help address, what is being called, “the educational, social, physical well-being, substance abuse and mental needs of Haverhill’s youth that have been impacted by the pandemic.” Councilors recently requested details on what will be the second year the city has offered grants […]

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Haverhill Mayor Urges Expansion of Accessory Units; Lawyer Says Garages, Sheds May Be Homes

Haverhill’s mayor says an idea to allow more, what were once intended to be “in-law,” apartments will reduce the number of illegal housing units, but opponents argue it could greatly change the character of single-family neighborhoods. Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini. (WHAV News file photograph.) Haverhill city councilors will again take up Mayor James J. […]

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Mayor Touts Completion of Repairs and Improvements to City Hall After Years of Decline

Notice of dangerous conditions during February, 2015, in City Hall. (WHAV News file photograph.) Mayor James J. Fiorentini said years of decay at Haverhill City Hall are now behind the city. WHAV reported last August a series of repairs and improvements were underway. These included construction of a new $1.2 million retaining wall between the […]

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Haverhill City Council to Consider Fate of Proposed Ward Hill Village with 230 Homes, Retail Space | #citycouncil

Click image for Haverhill City Council agenda. Haverhill city councilors are scheduled to decide tonight on a proposal to demolish a mostly vacant industrial building, two single-family homes and an existing restaurant; alter certain zone boundaries; and build 230 housing units, a restaurant and retail space in Ward Hill. The project, called “Oxford Crossing,” would […]

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As Teachers Strike Remains Possibility, Union Maintains Mayor Calls All Shots Behind the Scenes

(Additional photograph below.) Editor’s Note: Negotiators for the Haverhill Education Association and Haverhill School Committee were to return to state-ordered mediation this afternoon. Any decision on whether to close schools to students Monday is expected after 5 p.m. This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates. The Haverhill Education Association isn’t yielding on its […]