Construction at Haverhill High School has forced the annual Sapienza Road Race to move its start and finish lines to the J.G. Whittier Middle School on Concord Avenue. The absence of the racers will be strange for residents of the Monument Street area, who are accustomed to the annual event. The race, run by the family of Haverhill High math teacher Anthony Sapienza, raises money for the scholarship fund that bears his name. The runners leave the starting line at 6:30 p.m.
Watch for a lot of bridge work, mostly of short duration, over the next few weeks. Indications from state officials are that many repairs are necessary, in addition to the bridge at Whittier's birthplace. High on the list are small ones on Amesbury Line Road and North Avenue.
While most of the entertainment field was promoting vampires, monsters and other weird creatures in recent days, Haverhill's king of horrors, Rob Zombie, has been on tour taking advantage of the promotional qualities of terror.
Big-winged birds are flocking near the Merrimack River in recent days. Could be hawks, but the Lamplighter is trying to get positive identification.
It isn't only noise that marks the presence of personal water vehicles on the Merrimack River these days. Plenty of waves and big wakes let you know about the many additional craft in the area.
Patrons of outdoor dining places, at least those drive-ins away from downtown, are noting the absence of real crowds these days. Could it be that it's too hot to sit in the car to enjoy an ice cream cone or sandwich?
Mayor James Fiorentini doesn't have a closet with foreign flags, as the Lamplighter implied last week when the city's leader quickly produced the flag of France. It came from a display in City Council territory.
With some restaurants closed for vacations, those that are open are enjoying brisk business for breakfast and lunch.
Does the phrase "Global Warming" mean anything to you these days?
If Chief Alan DeNaro were to be offered, and accepts, the job of heading the Somerville police department, Haverhill Deputy chief Donald Thompson will have strong support to lead the department in this city.
If you see local financial planner and Team Haverhill member Tim Jordan pedaling around the city in coming days, he's getting in shape to bike 50 miles in the Cycle for Shelter fundraiser for Emmaus. The annual bike ride, which offers three trails of varying lengths, invites riders to collect pledges for the Haverhill-based agency that provides services to people who are homeless or in transition.
