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  • Downtown art space thrives, not just survives

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    HAVERHILL — Seven months in, a community hub for all things art has flourished downtown with demands “exceeding expectations.”

    Organizers celebrate the space’s success while framing the next chapter at an abandoned school building in Bradford.

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    By Jonah Frangiosa | Staff Writer

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  • Nearly 1,200 sign petition to stop treatment center from opening

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    HAVERHILL — A petition with nearly 1,200 signatures from concerned residents and property owners is calling to stop a proposed 24-bed men’s substance use and mental health facility from moving into the neighborhood.

    The petition, posted on Change.org and titled “Stop Riverbend House from coming into our neighborhood,” urges Haverhill residents to oppose Riverbend’s plan to open the “Bradford House” at 11 Kingsbury Ave.


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    By Jonah Frangiosa | Staff Writer

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  • Lawrence General, Holy Family hospitals rebrand with unified name

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    METHUEN — Across the Merrimack Valley, signs for three longtime health care institutions are coming down.

    On Tuesday, mayors, state legislators, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and other officials gathered outside Holy Family Hospital in Methuen to hear the new name for the medical facility and those for Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill and Lawrence General Hospital.


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  • Musical history at the museum

    Musical history at the museum

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    HAVERHILL — The musical duo Sultana will perform “History and Legends through Song” at 7 p.m. Thursday at Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St.

    The group will be debuting two songs about Haverhill history that were crafted for this show at the request of Buttonwoods Museum. One song is about the historical and controversial Haverhill icon Hannah Duston, the other about the tense struggle of 19th century women in the shoe factories to receive fair pay. 

    Sultana was created by Haverhill residents Jon and Li Waterman, two lifelong musicians and songwriters. Jon is also a licensed history teacher. 

    “History and Legends through Song” consists of songs and related history on tropic ranging from ancient Mesopotamia to modern times. The show is part of their “Live Music Making History Live” which Jon Waterman created in 2018.

    Waterman said he believes that history and entertainment go hand in hand because songs, stories, and theatre have discussed history throughout the ages. 

    The program is funded by a grant from Haverhill Cultural Council, a local agency that promotes the availability of multi-cultural experiences. 

    Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

    Open house at local gun club

    HAVERHILL — The Haverhill Hound, Rod & Gun Club invites the public to an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 10 Larch Road.

    The club is a private member organization and a staple for local outdoor enthusiasts interested in shooting, hunting, fishing, and training hunting dogs. The organization has resided in the Merrimack Valley for the last 85 years.

    The club emphasizes safety and education in the shooting sports, supporting hunting by sponsoring hunter education courses, and encouraging conservation and sustainability.

    The clubhouse sits on 26 acres off of Chadwick Road in Bradford with a landing on Chadwick Pond where kayaks, canoes and other nonmotorized boats can be used. Members can fish, paddle to scope out the wildlife, or just enjoy nature.

    The Haverhill Hound, Rod & Gun Club offers monthly safety classes to those looking to learn about the handling of firearms and obtain their Massachusetts license to carry.

    The club hosts various marksmanship events, fun shoots, fishing derby events, and archery events throughout the year. These events are open to the public. Gun ranges are open year round.

    The ranges are closed to shooting during the open house. There will be tours of the ranges and some educational hands-on activities.

    Food and beverages will be provided between noon and 1 p.m.

    Flu clinics

    NORTH ANDOVER — The town will offer community flu clinics from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 30 at the North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.

    This flu clinic is for ages 19 and up. There is a high dose available for those older than 65 years old.

    A family flu clinic will be offered for ages 3 and up from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at North Andover High School, 430 Osgood St.

    Preregister at home.color.com/vaccine/register/northandover.com. Walk-in appointments are also available. Bring photo identification and an insurance card to the appointment.

    Call the North Andover Health Department’s nursing office with any questions or to schedule an office visit at 978-688-9543.

    For more information or register visit: tinyurl.com/3wpwdad2.

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  • Toddler pulled from Haverhill pool, in critical condition, police say

    Toddler pulled from Haverhill pool, in critical condition, police say

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    A toddler was pulled from a pool in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and flown to a Boston hospital in critical condition, police said.

    Haverhill police said they were told a 2-year-old had fallen into the pool at a residence on Groveland Street, near Haverhill Street, and wasn’t breathing. Officers who arrived performed CPR before the child was rushed to a local hospital by ambulance, then flown to Boston.

    Police didn’t share more information on what’s believed to have happened or if anyone is set to face charges.

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  • Send a kid to camp!

    Send a kid to camp!

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    HAVERHILL — The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill is looking to raise $20,000 to send as many club members as possible to Camp Tasker this summer. For many club members, their families cannot afford to send them to camp.

    How you can help: With a gift of $175, you can send a child to camp for one week. Accommodations include daily transportation and breakfast and lunch. All donations to the club’s campership fund will go directly to Haverhill’s youths. The more money raised, the more kids the club can help.

    The 15-acre Camp Tasker in Newton, New Hampshire, provides hundreds of boys and girls from Greater Haverhill with the joys of summer camp each year. Activities range from swimming in Country Pond or the camp’s two swimming pools, as well as boating, fishing, sports, arts and crafts and more. The goal at Camp Tasker is to build tomorrow’s leaders by providing each camper with fun learning opportunities and time with friends in a structured, safe and positive environment.

    For more information, contact Melissa deFriesse at mdefriesse@haverhillbgc.org or 978-374-6171, ext. 102.

    Ghost hunt planned Saturday

    HAVERHILL — The Essex County Ghost Project will hold a ghost hunt on Saturday, June 1, at the most “haunted” location in New England, the Hilldale Cemetery. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the ghost hunt starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person at the gate and all money raised goes to the Hilldale restoration fund. Please wear proper shoes. For more information, contact Tom Spitalere at 978-376-2807.

    Haverhill native shares untold history

    HAVERHILL — In a remarkable testament to perseverance and the power of storytelling, Walter D. Medley Jr., a Haverhill native, has penned a poignant historical memoir titled “The Color of the Band: A Soldier Triumphs in Love and Overcomes Hate in Occupied Germany and Beyond.” Medley will sign copies of his book on June 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St. This event is free to the public.

    Medley joined the U.S. Army following his graduation from Haverhill High School. Volunteering to serve during a time when the armed forces were segregated, Medley played a pivotal role in the All-Negro Army Band, contributing to the desegregation efforts initiated by President Harry Truman.

    As the nation commemorates the 76th anniversary of the desegregation of the military, Medley, 95, offers a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by African American soldiers. His memoir recounts his personal journey and also highlights the significant impact of the All-Negro Army Band and the All-Negro Honor Guard in fostering peace and goodwill across Europe and the United States. Medley’s narrative is enriched with photographs of his early family life in Haverhill, along with moments in American and European history.

    Enter the museum via John Ward Avenue.

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    By Mike LaBella | mlabella@eagletribune.com

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