Haverhill Mayor Ready to Compromise on How to Pay For New Whittier Tech Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett told the Haverhill City Council Tuesday she is now prepared to compromise on the formula… https://whav.net/2026/07/14/haverhill-mayor-ready-to-compromise-on-how-to-pay-for-new-whittier-tech/

Haverhill Sewer Failure Prompts Federal Infrastructure Aid Bills to Advance Haverhill’s recent force main sewer break, that caused untreated sewage to be discharged into the Merrimack River,… https://whav.net/2026/07/14/haverhill-sewer-failure-prompts-federal-infrastructure-aid-bills-to-advance/

Haverhill Police Allege Man Hit Another with Iron Pipe, Causing Serious Harm A 33-year-old Haverhill man is being held after he allegedly assaulted another man with a pipe Sunday night in… https://whav.net/2026/07/14/haverhill-police-allege-man-hit-another-with-iron-pipe-causing-serious-harm/

State Grants Advance Efforts to Remove Three Groveland Dams Groveland’s efforts to consider removing three town‑owned dams on Johnson Creek is one of the beneficiaries of $1 million in state grants unveiled… https://whav.net/2026/07/14/state-grants-advance-efforts-to-remove-three-groveland-dams/

AHEPA 39 Plans Shred Day July 18 to Buy Veteran Service Dog Haverhill’s AHEPA Acropolis Chapter 39, in an effort to purchase a service dog to benefit a local military veteran, plans a Shred Day Saturday.... https://whav.net/2026/07/14/ahepa-39-plans-shred-day-july-18-to-buy-veteran-service-dog/

Judge Sends Man, 23, to Prison for Role in Methuen-Based Drug Group A 23-year-old, called a part of a Methuen-based group, trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Seacoast area, was recently… https://whav.net/2026/07/14/judge-sends-man-23-to-prison-for-role-in-methuen-based-drug-group/

Haverhill High School Releases Fourth Term Honor Roll; Complete List Here Haverhill High School recently released its fourth term honor roll, naming students who have earned Honors with… https://whav.net/2026/07/14/haverhill-high-school-releases-fourth-term-honor-roll-complete-list-here-3/

‘Hazardous’ Street Light Forces Temporary Closing of Basiliere Bridge (Additional photograph below.) Motorists got a taste Tuesday afternoon of what life would be like if the Pfc.... https://whav.net/2026/07/14/hazardous-street-light-forces-temporary-closing-of-basiliere-bridge/

Breaking: Trahan, Moulton Request Federal Aid for Haverhill Sewage Emergency Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Congressman Seth Moulton this morning appealed to the U.S. Environmental Protection… https://whav.net/2026/07/14/breaking-trahan-moulton-request-federal-aid-for-haverhill-sewage-emergency/

MeVa Transit, Vargas Outline Workplace Innovation Committee to Avert Disputes (Additional photograph below.) State Rep. Andy X. Vargas Monday outlined his idea for a joint management-worker… https://whav.net/2026/07/13/meva-transit-vargas-outline-workplace-innovation-committee-to-avert-disputes/

DAR Honors Namesake Hero, Haverhill’s Brig. Gen. James Brickett (Additional photographs below.) Members of the Brig. Gen. James Brickett-Old Newbury Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution… https://whav.net/2026/07/13/dar-honors-namesake-hero-haverhills-brig-gen-james-brickett/

Public Meetings This Week: Former Orthodontist Office Could Return to Residential Use The public has opportunities to shape policy this week as various Haverhill boards meet. In the… https://whav.net/2026/07/13/public-meetings-this-week-former-orthodontist-office-could-return-to-residential-use/

Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans Bowling and Networking Thursday The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce plans a Networking Mixer and Bowling Night at Merrimack College this Thursday.... https://whav.net/2026/07/13/merrimack-valley-chamber-plans-bowling-and-networking-thursday/

Hickey Becomes Inaugural Recipient of Haverhill Republican Scholarship Michael Hickey, who recently graduated from Haverhill High School, is the first recipient of the new Haverhill Republican City… https://whav.net/2026/07/13/hickey-becomes-inaugural-recipient-of-haverhill-republican-scholarship/

Whittier Birthplace Hosts Weekly Toddler Story Time Pre-schoolers and their parents and caregivers are invited to a weekly story time at Whittier Birthplace.... https://whav.net/2026/07/13/whittier-birthplace-hosts-weekly-toddler-story-time/

Haverhill Board Revokes Liquor License of New Lantern Café The Haverhill License Commission earlier this month revoked the liquor license of New Lantern Café on Essex Street and ordered bar manager Jonus… https://whav.net/2026/07/12/haverhill-board-revokes-liquor-license-of-new-lantern-cafe/

Haverhill Councilors to Hear Weighted Voting, Other Changes to Whittier Tech Pact Haverhill city councilors have a chance Tuesday night to weigh in on suggested changes to the compact by… https://whav.net/2026/07/12/haverhill-councilors-to-hear-weighted-voting-other-changes-to-whittier-tech-pact/

State Offers Aid to Shellfish Industry Following Haverhill Sewage Release Shellfish harvesters and oyster growers will receive state aid after being closed nearly two weeks following Haverhill’s… https://whav.net/2026/07/12/state-offers-aid-to-shellfish-industry-following-haverhill-sewage-release/

Haverhill Plans Youth Sports Clinics This Summer Haverhill Recreation Department is running youth field hockey, wrestling, tennis and soccer, clinics this summer. Recreation Director Ben Delaware outlined the goal of… https://whav.net/2026/07/12/haverhill-plans-youth-sports-clinics-this-summer/

Ward Hill Ramps to Close Overnights as Needed for New Bridge Foundation Southbound Ward Hill ramps to and from Interstate 495 will be closed from time to time, overnights this week as foundation… https://whav.net/2026/07/12/ward-hill-ramps-to-close-overnights-as-needed-for-new-bridge-foundation/

Haverhill Chamber Offers Free WOW Women’s Series Networking Night The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce offers its next Working Opportunities for Women, or WOW, Women’s Series networking night this… https://whav.net/2026/07/12/haverhill-chamber-offers-free-wow-womens-series-networking-night/

Merrimack Valley Public Bus Strike Ends, Service Resumes Sunday MeVa public buses will be back on the road Sunday. The transit authority and the union representing the 140 striking MeVa Transit drivers and… https://whav.net/2026/07/10/merrimack-valley-public-bus-strike-ends-service-resumes-sunday/

Creative Haverhill Looks to Open First Floor of Cogswell ArtSpace Creative Haverhill is making big moves as the organization looks to partially open the long-awaited Cogswell ArtSpace in the near… https://whav.net/2026/07/09/creative-haverhill-looks-to-open-first-floor-of-cogswell-artspace/

Vargas Says Haverhill Could Benefit from $2M for Sewer, City Hall, Downtown Projects Haverhill could receive $500,000 from a House borrowing bill to help it pay for repairs following the… https://whav.net/2026/07/09/vargas-says-haverhill-could-benefit-from-2m-for-sewer-city-hall-downtown-projects/

Haverhill Garden Club Picks Parker Lane Residence as June Garden of the Month (Additional photograph below.) A Parker Lane, Haverhill, resident is being recognized by the Haverhill Garden… https://whav.net/2026/07/09/haverhill-garden-club-picks-parker-lane-residence-as-june-garden-of-the-month/

Dana-Farber and Merrimack Health Methuen Seek to Bring Back Radiation Oncology Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital says it will bring radiation cancer treatment back to its Methuen campus if… https://whav.net/2026/07/09/dana-farber-and-merrimack-health-methuen-seek-to-bring-back-radiation-oncology/

Haverhill Public Schools Providing Free Summer Meals for Kids This summer, Haverhill Public Schools are helping ensure every child has access to nutritious meals while school is out…... https://whav.net/2026/07/09/haverhill-public-schools-providing-free-summer-meals-for-kids/

Bestselling Author Discusses ‘In Deep Water’ Survival Story in Groveland New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias is coming to Groveland to discuss his new book, “In Deep Water: A True… https://whav.net/2026/07/09/bestselling-author-discusses-in-deep-water-survival-story-in-groveland/

Teamsters Offer Plan to End MeVa Bus Strike; Agency Says It’s Reviewing Officials of MeVa, the public bus authority, are evaluating a union proposal that would end a strike and put buses back on the… https://whav.net/2026/07/09/teamsters-offer-plan-to-end-meva-bus-strike-agency-says-its-reviewing/

Councilors Reconsider Possible Haverhill Battery Storage Farm Sites The Haverhill City Council’s Planning and Development Committee is going back to the drawing board and reconsidering where to create… https://whav.net/2026/07/08/councilors-reconsider-possible-haverhill-battery-storage-farm-sites/

Public Buses Remain Out of Service as Union Rejects One-Year Compromise MeVa buses are still parked and strikers are still walking the picket line in front of the regional transit authority’s… https://whav.net/2026/07/08/public-buses-remain-out-of-service-as-union-rejects-one-year-compromise/

Methuen Community Studios to Host ‘Methuen Back to Business Networking’ Methuen Community Studios hosts a free ‘Methuen Back to Business Networking’ mixer presented by the Greater Haverhill Chamber… https://whav.net/2026/07/08/methuen-community-studios-to-host-methuen-back-to-business-networking/

State Awards $1.2M Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Grant Locally Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Wednesday was awarded a more than $1 million state… https://whav.net/2026/07/08/state-awards-1-2m-early-childhood-mental-health-consultation-grant-locally/

Printing Museum Hosts Book Arts Workshop Saturday Haverhill’s Museum of Printing is hosting its next monthly Book Arts Open Studio Saturday, July 11.... https://whav.net/2026/07/08/printing-museum-hosts-book-arts-workshop-saturday/

North Andover, Methuen American Legion Baseball Top Standings in Season’s Final Week With the American Legion Baseball Season ending July 16, Methuen and North Andover’s teams are in… https://whav.net/2026/07/08/north-andover-methuen-american-legion-baseball-top-standings-in-seasons-final-week/

Teenager on Electric Scooter Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries in Haverhill Crash Another Haverhill electric scooter accident Wednesday morning sent a 15-year-old to the hospital… https://whav.net/2026/07/08/teenager-on-electric-scooter-suffers-non-life-threatening-injuries-in-haverhill-crash/

Haverhill Scrambles to Help Resident Displaced by Water Main Burst Haverhill officials are scrambling to help a homeowner displaced in May when a water main burst…... https://whav.net/2026/07/07/haverhill-scrambles-to-help-resident-displaced-by-water-main-burst/

State Helps Haverhill Food Pantry During ‘Critical Time’ Feeding Those in Need (Additional photograph below.) The food pantry at Haverhill’s Somebody Cares New England received a $50,000… https://whav.net/2026/07/07/state-helps-haverhill-food-pantry-during-critical-time-feeding-those-in-need/

Merrimack Valley YMCA to Hold Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser Merrimack Valley YMCA is planning its annual golf tournament to raise money to send children to summer camp.... https://whav.net/2026/07/07/merrimack-valley-ymca-to-hold-annual-golf-tournament-fundraiser/

Haverhill High School Classes to Hold Joint 1966 Class Reunion Haverhill High, Haverhill Trade and St. James High School classes of 1966 are seeking their classmates for their 60th class reunion in… https://whav.net/2026/07/07/haverhill-high-school-classes-to-hold-joint-1966-class-reunion/

Greater Haverhill Chamber Plans Multi-Chamber Mixer Hosted by Studios 15 (Additional photograph below.) The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce hosts its second multi-chamber mixer, in concert… https://whav.net/2026/07/06/greater-haverhill-chamber-plans-multi-chamber-mixer-hosted-by-studios-15/

Public Meetings This Week: Planning Board to Consider Six Apartments, Daycare The public has opportunities to shape policy this week as various Haverhill boards meet. In the interest of… https://whav.net/2026/07/06/public-meetings-this-week-planning-board-to-consider-six-apartments-daycare/

Whittier Tech Teachers Union Spars with Superintendent The union representing educators at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is urging Superintendent Maureen Lynch to change her management style… https://whav.net/2026/07/06/whittier-tech-teachers-union-spars-with-superintendent/

Podcast: Police Capt. Landry Speaks on Often-Overlooked Summer Dangers Haverhill Police Capt. Jamie Landry urges people to be safe especially with an influx of e-bikes and scooters and extreme heat… https://whav.net/2026/07/06/podcast-police-capt-landry-speaks-on-often-overlooked-summer-dangers/

‘Liar,’ by Poet Comeau Enlightens a Classroom, If Not All of Us Editor’s Note: Haverhill native and poet Raymond F. Comeau has been mulling over truth and its seemingly more-present-than-ever counterpart and… https://whav.net/2026/07/06/liar-by-poet-comeau-enlightens-a-classroom-if-not-all-of-us/

Trails Stewards to Cleanup Lake Pentucket Trails Saturday Haverhill’s volunteer Trails Stewards will collect litter and prune vegetation overgrowth on the trails around Lake Pentucket during cleanup event… https://whav.net/2026/07/06/trails-stewards-to-cleanup-lake-pentucket-trails-saturday/

Haverhill Wins Praise for Decreasing School Dropout Rate, Suspensions Dropout and suspension rates in Haverhill schools continued to decline this past school year, dropping in both categories by… https://whav.net/2026/07/05/haverhill-wins-praise-for-decreasing-school-dropout-rate-suspensions/

Haverhill Council Subcommittee to Consider Battery Storage Zoning Rules Where battery storage farms could be located in Haverhill under future zoning is the focus of a meeting Tuesday night of the… https://whav.net/2026/07/05/haverhill-council-subcommittee-to-consider-battery-storage-zoning-rules/

Padilla to Step Down as Executive Director at Creative Haverhill Creative Haverhill Executive Director Erin Padilla is stepping down from her position at the end of the week after being with the… https://whav.net/2026/07/05/padilla-to-step-down-as-executive-director-at-creative-haverhill/

Patriotic Bike Parade Adds New Dimension to Haverhill’s 250th Celebration (Additional photograph below.) Haverhill’s first Patriotic Bike Parade was one of the highlights Saturday of the city’s… https://whav.net/2026/07/05/patriotic-bike-parade-adds-new-dimension-to-haverhills-250th-celebration/