Mike LaBella

Haverhill

Staff Writer at The Eagle-Tribune

Eagle-Tribune staff writer. Email me at [email protected]

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Community TV Listings

Aug 7, 2024 | hgazette.com | Mike LaBella

Here’s the lineup for this week on TV22, Haverhill Community Television. All Monday-through-Thursday programming on Channel 22 is rebroadcast at 10 o’clock the same night. It also repeats the following day at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Programming is subject to change. Watch TV22 or visit haverhillcommunitytv.org for programming updates. FRIDAY, AUG. 95:30 p.m.: Haverhill Journal — HC Media presents the best stories in Haverhill. 6 p.m.: Smart Boating7 p.m.: Bob Gariepy’s Nostalgia Theater. SATURDAY, AUG.
The Lamp Post (FOR AUG 8)

Aug 7, 2024 | hgazette.com | Mike LaBella

This is the time of year when parents ask, when does school start? The answer is, Haverhill students in grades 1-12 report on Tuesday, Aug. 27. They have an early release day that Friday and are off the following Monday, Sept. 2, which is Labor Day. For the 2024-2025 school calendar, visit online at tinyurl.com/4xjurbzs. Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes begin Sept. 4.
After awarding a 13% raise, committee evaluates superintendent

Aug 7, 2024 | hgazette.com | Mike LaBella

In a process that could be seen as backwards, the School Committee recently issued its evaluation of School Superintendent Margaret Marotta, more than a month after it handed her a new contract that includes a pay raise.
Haverhill seeks lifeguards for Plug Pond

Aug 7, 2024 | hgazette.com | Mike LaBella

The city is looking to hire lifeguards for the Plug Pond swimming area after a tragic drowning there during the Fourth of July weekend. City Councilor Melissa Lewandowski, chair of Natural Resources and Public Property subcommittee, hosted a meeting last Wednesday in which city officials discussed and refined proposed ordinances related to Haverhill’s parks, conservation areas, ponds, lakes and other natural resources. The meeting also crafted regulations that will allow for camping.
Free community college has arrived - for some

Aug 7, 2024 | hgazette.com | Mike LaBella

Gov. Maura Healey made another historic investment in higher education on July 29 when she signed the Massachusetts FY25 state budget that includes free tuition and fees to all of the state’s 15 community colleges. Attending a community college such as Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill and Lawrence is now tuition- and fee-free for Massachusetts residents under the newly-created MassEducate program. “We are thrilled to support the MassEducate program,” said NECC President Lane Glenn.
Haverhill to receive millions for schools, programs and projects

Aug 7, 2024 | hgazette.com | Mike LaBella

HAVERHILL — The city’s school department is on the receiving end of nearly $88 million in state Chapter 70 funding following the state’s fiscal 2025 budget being signed into law last week by Gov. Maura Healey. The aid to city schools amounts to an increase of $5.3 million from last fiscal year, but according to school officials, it falls short of what they were hoping to receive. “This is essentially the number we were expecting from the state,” School Superintendent Margaret Marotta said.
Haverhill Democrats to honor Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll at annual breakfast

Aug 4, 2024 | eagletribune.com | Mike LaBella

HAVERHILL — The Haverhill Democratic City Committee will be honoring Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll as their 2024 Distinguished Democrat at the annual Roz McKeon Breakfast from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Maria’s Galleria Banquet Room, 85 Essex St.Driscoll, who has served as Lieutenant Governor since 2023, having previously served as the mayor of Salem from 2006 to 2023, is being honored for her efforts on behalf of the Democratic Party and the city of Haverhill.
John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace to host Big Dog Show at the Bradford Common

Aug 2, 2024 | eagletribune.com | Mike LaBella

HAVERHILL — The John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace will host Dale Rogers’ “Big Dog Show” on the Bradford Common over the Halloween weekend for a third year in a row. This signature public art exhibition of the Haverhill-based artist will feature 20 of his “American Dogs” from Friday, Oct. 25, through Monday, Oct. 28.
Museum of Printing opens new Rare Bible Room

Aug 2, 2024 | salemnews.com | Mike LaBella

HAVERHILL — The most famous and best-selling book of all time, with more than 5 billion copies sold, is the Bible. It was the first book printed in the 1450s by Johannes Gutenberg with his newly invented moveable type printing press, which revolutionized the world of communication.
Free community college has arrived - for some

Aug 2, 2024 | eagletribune.com | Mike LaBella

HAVERHILL — Gov. Maura Healey made another historic investment in higher education on July 29 when she signed the Massachusetts FY25 state budget that includes free tuition and fees to any of the state’s 15 community colleges. Attending a community college such as Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill and Lawrence is now tuition- and fee-free for Massachusetts residents under the newly-created MassEducate program.