http://www.hgazette.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:47:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_076174717.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_076174717.html 'If you build it, they will come.' Voice from the cornfield in the film "Field of Dreams" City built it, and here they come The boardwalk behind The Tap restaurant was completed too late last summer to be much of a draw for warm-weather activities, but plans already are in the works for a summer festival series that will center on the new riverfront attraction. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:46:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_076174653.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_076174653.html Do you know where this building is located? Can you identify the people who lived there? Send your answer, or an educated guess, to Thanks for the Memories, in care of The Haverhill Gazette, in any of these ways: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_076174553.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_076174553.html Team Haverhill adopted plans this month to realize key community dreams in 2010, ranging from a brand new river festival to a long-sought expansion of curbside recycling across the whole city. RiverFest: Starting this year, a robust series of summer events and mdash;including familiar celebrations like KidsFest and the River Run Boat Races and mdash;will be promoted under the title, "Haverhill's RiverFest." The centerpiece of the RiverFest Series will be a brand new event called "River Ruckus," tentatively scheduled for August 14 this year. With activities located near the newest section of boardwalk behind The Tap restaurant, and extended along Washington and Wingate Streets, planners for River Ruckus are considering such components as a classic car show, an art show, varied street entertainment, and a lighted boat parade or laser light show over the river in the evening. Planning Committee Chairs are Warren Gerety and Leota Sarrette, and the next meeting is scheduled for March 22, 6:30 pm, at the Pentucket Bank community room. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_076174530.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_076174530.html I am not a person of affluence, much less influence. But I do know important people in strategic places, which makes me grateful whenever I need a favor. I've called upon my share of contacts to secure good seats at a theater, sporting event, even a choice restaurant. Consequently, people have also called me for accommodations. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:44:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_076174444.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_076174444.html End the confusion, elect new congressman To the editor: This past Saturday, I attended a "Congress on the Corner" session held by Congresswoman Niki Tsongas. The venue was the Billerica Public Library and it was a bit unusual. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:14:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_062171409.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_062171409.html Do you recognize this scene? If so, send your answer to Thanks for the Memories in any of these ways: E-mail to editor@hgazette.com Mail to The Haverhill Gazette, PO Box 991, Haverhill, MA 01831 Drop it at our office at 181 Merrimack St. or Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:14:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_062171451.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_062171451.html School Committee member Joe Bevilaqua should be commended for offering suggestions for cutting costs, and encouraged to continue to look for ways to trim the school department's budget. But we urge Bevilaqua and his School Committee colleagues to abandon any further suggestion of moving the city's special education programs into the Bartlett School. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:05:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_062170558.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_062170558.html At the beginning of the second half of the 18th century, Haverhill was a town of some distinction, the result of its commerce, industry and diligent citizens. Merchants prospered while ships transported goods to and from the wharves along the banks of the Merrimack River. America was, however, beginning to experience growing pains. The inhabitants of Haverhill, like those of other settlements, resented the duties and taxes that England was imposing on the colonies to replenish its own Treasury that was depleted by the war with France. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:54:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_057175453.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_057175453.html Does this photo bring back any memories for you? If you can identify this place, let us know. Mail your response to Thanks for the Memories, Haverhill Gazette, PO Box 991, Haverhill, MA 01831; e-mail editor@hgazette.com; drop your answer at our office at 181 Merrimack St., or add your comment on our Web site, hgazette.com. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:31:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_057173157.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_057173157.html Hold city leaders to standards of conduct To the editor: Historically, I had mixed feelings and thoughts on the benefits or harms of labor unions. No doubt, they have influenced the way labor is today both in the private and public sectors. Some influences were negative, some positive. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:29:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_057172923.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_057172923.html A young Marine who "wanted to do something respectful" for his family has given his life for his country. Pfc. Eric Currier, 21, has earned the honor and respect of a grateful nation. He was killed by sniper fire Wednesday in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:25:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_057172540.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_057172540.html Paul Kazarosian was a man of many words: Family. Fairness. Loyalty. Humility. Integrity. He was an attorney; a storyteller; a husband, father and grandfather; a host; a mentor and a friend. His death on Feb. 5 at the age of 86 closed the book on a law career that spanned 53 years' membership in the Massachusetts Bar. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:25:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_057172515.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_057172515.html This year, every city in the country faces a tough budget time. Haverhill is no exception. Our expenses are going up and mdash; and our receipts are going down. Our goal is to hold down the cost of government and to not ask residents to pay more taxes through an override or debt exclusion. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:57:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_049105702.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_049105702.html One can commiserate with city workers who have gone more than two years without a contract and who are being asked to give more money from their paychecks to cover health insurance costs. No one wants to give away part of their income, especially these days. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:55:00 +0000 http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_049105538.html http://www.hgazette.com/opinion/local_story_049105538.html Do you know where this photo was taken? Send your answer to The Haverhill Gazette by mail at PO Box 991, Haverhill, MA 01832; by e-mail to editor@hgazette.com, by dropping it at our office at 181 Merrimack St. or by commenting on our Web site, www.hgazette.com.