Haverhill

Haverhill Testimonials

Mary Ellen Daly O'Brien

Why Mary Ellen Daly O'Brien Supports Barbara L'Italien

The City Council and City government depend on our legislative delegation to advocate for Haverhill on Beacon Hill.

Barbara consistently steps up and fights for Haverhill's priorities. We are only a part of her constituency but Barbara has always given us her total attention when asked.

Lisa Foster

Why Lisa Foster Supports Barbara L'Italien

I support Barbara L'Italien because she is a working mother facing many of the same issues that I face.

She approaches difficult issues in our district, investigates the options thoroughly, and works collaboratively with her peers to find creative solutions.

We need Barbara because she knows the obstacles facing working families, and is fighting for us and our city.

Mary Zappala

Why Mary Zappala Supports Barbara L'Italien

Barbara has been a State Representative for the people: attentive, available, and one who listens to the needs of her district.

Barbara works hard trying to implement and address these needs.

Bob Scatamachia

Why Bob Scatamachia Supports Barbara L'Italien

Barbara has always been someone that Haverhill residents can count on to be their voice in the legislature.

Whether it is assisting residents with concerns, or if it is helping improve our city, Barbara is someone who is fighting for Haverhill.

Barbara worked to restore empty Haverhill shoe mills into new housing and local businesses.

As a city with almost 60,000 people and an area of over 35 square miles, Haverhill is one of the most diverse cities in the state.

Barbara holds monthly office hours at the Haverhill Citizen’s Center, and, each fall, sponsors a Fuel Assistance Forum at the Haverhill Senior Center, where all residents (not just seniors!) are invited to attend.

Top Priorities for Haverhill

The restoration of empty shoe mills into housing and business.

The reduction of noise and emissions at the Bradford Train Station.

Improvements to Bradford’s Route 125.

The creation of a recreation path connecting Bradford to the downtown.

Accomplishments for Haverhill

  • Education Funding – $35,299,361
  • General Aid – $8,312,994
  • $35 million for Haverhill High School construction – new science labs/roof/safety access roads and parking garage
  • Downtown revitalization/transit-oriented development – Beacon Properties, Forest City, new parking
  • Comeau bridge replacement
  • Route 125 widening by Academy Lanes
  • Ferry Road bridge repairs
  • 125 connector bridge repairs
  • Haverhill garage
  • Legislation designating a certain section of state highway route 110 as the Emilio Brothers Memorial Highway
  • Legislation designating a certain overpass as the Captain Richard J. Cashin Memorial Overpass
  • Merrimack River Trail Development – Bradford Rail-Trail
  • Tree Replacement Project
  • Landfill Closure-Cap Construction-South Landfill Mound
  • Water Conservation Grant Project in the Merrimack River Basin
  • ARRA Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
  • Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1) Grant
  • ARRA Weatherization Assistance Program for ACTION, Inc. which serves Haverhill
    U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program for ACTION, Inc. which serves Haverhill
  • HEARTWAP (heating system repair and replacement program) for Community Action, Inc. which serves Haverhill
  • Highway Safety Grant
  • Community Policing Grant
  • Shannon Anti-Gang Grant
  • Underage Drinking Grant
  • Purchase of railroad land
  • Design and construction of signage and intersection improvements at route 97 and Lake St
  • Design and construction of signage and intersection improvements at Lower Main Street and Farrwood Drive
  • Construction of Phase A and Phase B of the Riverwalk in downtown Haverhill along the Merrimack River floodwall
  • Nonfederal matching portion of the Haverhill Intermodal Parking Garage and Transit Facility in Railroad Square
  • Improvements to the Haverhill Stadium
  • Repairs and renovations for the district court facility
  • Winnekenni Castle Park
  • Purchase of rail corridor east of the Basiliere Bridge and the redevelopment of a boat park on the Merrimack River by the public boat ramps