Results are now in.
| Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | ||
| ✔ | James Fiorentini* | 7,154 |
| John Mitchitson | 5,122 | |
| School Committee | ||
| ✔ | Raymond J. Sierpina | 5,715 |
| ✔ | Joseph J. Bevilacqua* | 6,052 |
| ✔ | Paul A. Magliocchetti | 5,781 |
| Daniel A. DeRoche Jr | 3,727 | |
| Krystine S. Hetel | 4,031 | |
| Kerry P. Fitzgerald* | 3,147 | |
| *denotes incumbent | ||
| Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| City Council | ||
| ✔ | Michael J. Hart* | 5,697 |
| ✔ | Robert H. Scatamacchia* | 5,649 |
| ✔ | Michael P. Young | 5,268 |
| ✔ | William H. Ryan* | 5,487 |
| Michael S. McGonagle* | 4,590 | |
| ✔ | William J. Macek* | 4,695 |
| ✔ | Mary Ellen Daly O'Brien* | 4,755 |
| Kenneth E. Quimby Jr.* | 4,484 | |
| ✔ | David E. Hall* | 4,787 |
| ✔ | Sven A. Amirian | 4,706 |
| John J. Curtin Jr. | 3,931 | |
| ✔ | Colin F. LePage | 4,768 |
| Malcolm D. Kimball Jr. | 3,048 | |
| Leonard A. Russo | 2,688 | |
| Christian Miller | 2,736 | |
| Anastasia E. Papaefthemiou | 2,452 | |
| David W. Langlois | 2,217 | |
| David C. Noyes | 2,177 | |
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Mayoral Candidiate Profiles
James Fiorentini
Age: 62
Address: 36 Macon Ave.
Occupation: Haverhill mayor, lawyer
Family: Married, three children
Political, civic background: Three-term mayor, former city councilor, member Elks and Sons of Italy clubs
Click here for James Fiorentini's campaign fiance report filed in September.
Click here for James Fiorentini's campaign fiance report filed in October.
John Michitson
Age: 50
Address: 119 Kenoza St.
Occupation: Manager/engineer at Mitre Corp.
Family: Married, two children
Political, civic background: Former City Council president, chairman of trustees for Hillview Montessori Charter School, founder Danny's Mentoring and Tutoring program
Click here for John Michitson's campaign fiance report filed in September.
Click here for John Michitson's campaign fiance report filed in October.
Questions for the Candidates
READER'S QUESTION: Is Haverhill going to get a dog park that has been in the works for a while? (This question was submitted by reader Shirley Kern of Haverhill. )
MICHITSON: I believe so, but it needs to be fenced and self-sustaining. We should not be providing these ammenities and services without assurances that they are sustainable. It should be fee based and associated with a “dog park revolving fund.” Fees paid are delegated specifically to the maintenance of the park.
FIORENTINI: Yes, if we can raise private money to do so. I hope to have a dog park at either Winnekenni (Park) or some other location for next spring. In order to make this happen, we need to raise money privately or ask dog owners who wish to participate to make a voluntary contribution. We are working on a plan to do this.
READER'S QUESTION: Now that the Citizens Center has solar panels and Hilldale Avenue has a solar farm coming, if elected do you plan to invest further in solar and alternative energy? (This question was submitted by reader Tom Lucia of Haverhill. )
MICHITSON: Clearly renewable energy projects should be considered when there is a return on investment, in addition to environmental impact. I’ll review energy audit results on our buildings to seek new opportunities for investment. I’ll also attract renewable energy companies to locate here to provide good jobs at all skill levels.
FIORENTINI: Yes. Haverhill is a leader in solar and alternative energy. Solar is part of our comprehensive redesign of the Citizens Center. We have had energy audits done on every school and city building and are evaluating them for alternative energy. Part of our plan for the landfill is to see if we can install a solar farm there.
READER'S QUESTION: What will the next mayor do about graffiti in the city and security at the new river boardwalk behind The Tap restaurant? It is one big hangout after downtown clubs close and garbage is strewn all over the parking lot. (This question was submitted by reader Susan Tardif of Haverhill. )
MICHITSON: I’ll leverage Police Chief DeNaro’s connections to the sheriff’s graffiti unit to identify violators and apply a graffiti ordinance, so that violators are dealt with quickly, harshly and publicly. Stepped-up police patrols will enforce an ordinance to remove violators from public parks after 8 p.m. I’ll fulfill the mayor’s forgotten promise of Wednesday downtown sweeps.
FIORENTINI: I am proud that after 17 years of talk, we put in a new boardwalk and repaired the existing boardwalk on Merrimack Street. We plan on installing security cameras to watch the boardwalk. We work closely with the graffiti crew of the sheriff’s office to remove graffiti.
READER'S QUESTION: With all the focus on Essex Street and Washington Street downtown (with restaurants, lounges and condominium projects), what is your vision for reviving Merrimack Street (at the other end of downtown) with stores? (This question was submitted by reader Milton Taylor of Haverhill.)
MICHITSON: I will immediately pull together all stake holders that encompass Merrimack Street. New commercial businesses on underutilized upper floors will increase foot traffic which in turn will attract retail shops and eating establishments. We need to address Merrimack Street as a unit, find a market niche and promote the benefits.
FIORENTINI: We have over $100 million of investment in the Washington Street area. Our vision is to extend that to Merrimack Street with new zoning laws that encourage investment and remove red tape, new design standards and by extending the boardwalk to the Merrimack Street area.
City Council Candidiate Profiles
Michel P. Young
Age: 48
Address: 266 Hyatt Ave.
Occupation: High school teacher
Family: Single.
Political, civic background: I have had the opportunity through education to sit on numerous committees and interact with parents, the public, school leaders and educators.
Why you are running: Because I believe public service is important. I have the time, ability, and desire to bring a common-sense approach to key issues. I also believe my military experience has prepared me well for leadership roles. I will be honored to represent the citizens of Haverhill.
David C. Noyes
Age: 47
Address: 46 Hazel St.
Occupation: Home Depot technician.
Family: Two children.
Political, civic background: Worked the polls in the last two elections; volunteer work for Team Depot at his place of employment, which included building picnic tables for the International Child Care Center on Cedar Street and trimming trees and other landscape work for the Haverhill Boys and Girls Club's Camp Tasker in Newton, N.H.
Why you are running: I believe I have an unbiased judgment not swayed by owning a business or being in a union — an everyman's perspective, brought up by a DPW father and a working mother.
Robert H. Scatamacchia
Age: 59
Address: 11 Revere St.
Occupation: Funeral director.
Family: Married, four children.
Political, civic background: 14 years on City Council; chairman of council's Planning and Development Committee; member of Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, Garibaldi Club and sons of Italy.
Why you are running: I've enjoyed my time on the City Council and want to want to continue serving the citizens.
Michael J. Hart
Age: 62
Address: 215 Brickett Hill Circle.
Occupation: Attorney.
Family: Married, three children
Political, civic background: Three terms on council, two as president; former assistant city solicitor; former chairman of Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce; former Rotary Club president.
Why you are running: I have the knowledge and experience to help the city navigate through these exceedingly difficult fiscal times. Having lived here all my life, I care about the city's future and I want to help.
Anastasia E. Papaefthemiou
Age: 48
Address: 306 Primrose St.
Occupation: Cookie baker, entrepreneur.
Family: One child.
Political, civic background: President of Ladies Philoptochos Society, 2003 through 2005; president of Daughters of Penelope, Rhea Chapter 136, 2006 to present; campaigned for Congresswoman Niki Tsongas.
Why you are running: I'd like to help Haverhill become the great city it can be with better community action and removing the deficit.
John J. Curtin Jr.
Age: 65
Address: 100 Willow Ave.
Occupation: Retired Massachusetts State Police officer with 20 years of service, 10 years as a narcotics detective and 10 years as a road trooper.
Family: Wife, two children.
Political, civic background: 10 years on the City Council.
Why you are running: My taxes have been going up, and I continually warned all the members of the City Council that we have to watch the spending because recessions are cyclical every 10 to 15 years and that there would be a day of reckoning. This was to no avail. I continually voted no on big spending issues and my voice was not heard. I want to continue my fight to stop this out-of-control spending.
Michael S. McGonagle
Age: 51
Address: 39 Newton Ave.
Occupation: Staffing agency owner and manager.
Family: Married, two children.
Political, civic background: First-term city councilor.
Why you are running: To use foundation I've learned in last three years to continue to watching how our tax dollars are spent.
Sven A. Amirian
Age: 37
Address: 45 Talmouth Ave.
Occupation: Serial entrepreneur, real estate broker/developer specializing in green properties.
Family: Married, three children.
Political, civic background: Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Winnekenni Castle Foundation for three years, participated in the mayor's Recycling Committee and Energy Task Force, member of Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce.
Why you are running: As a young resident and local business owner, I believe that I will bring fresh perspective and a well-rounded view to the council chambers. My ability to manage a family and two businesses has prepared me for the challenges associated with municipal finance and organization.
David E. Hall
Age: 71
Address: 73 East Broadway.
Occupation: Retired police sergeant.
Family: Divorced, one daughter.
Political, civic background: Three terms on City Council, chairman of Public Safety Committee, Salvation Army Advisory Board.
Why you are running: To continue serving the public and working full time on the council.
Kenneth E. Quimby Jr.
Age: 49
Address: 48 Gooddale St.
Occupation: Medical equipment delivery driver and therapist.
Family: Single.
Political, civic background: Three years on City Council.
Why you are running: To continue working hard for the city of Haverhill. People should give me another two years to serve the city.
Colin F. LePage
Age: 45
Address: 5 Sunrise Drive.
Occupation: Engineering representative for PEM fasteners.
Family: Three children.
Political, civic background: President of Riverside-Bradford Baseball League, Board of Directors for over 10 years; member of Team Haverhill; member of Recycling Committee, involved in single-stream curbside recycling pilot program; current/past member of the following city committees: Open Space and Recreation, Cable Advisory, Recycling Committee.
Why you are running: To improve the quality of city services provided to residents for our public safety and quality of life, to revitalize neighborhoods and increase community involvement in them, and bring new ideas and perspectives for effective management of both economic and natural resources in the city.
Christian Miller
Age: 29
Address: 658 S. Main St.
Occupation: Information technology, Windows systems administrator.
Family: Married, one child.
Political, civic background: Worked in both the purchasing and IT departments at Salem State College, which, at minimum, has given me the opportunity to see the way our tax dollars are spent.
Why you are running: I would like to restore faith in our local government while making Haverhill a better place to work, educate children and raise a family. I believe the key to success and moving Haverhill forward is through its educational system. Without a great school system Haverhill cannot become a great city.
Leonard A. Russo
Age: 60
Address: 20 Fairmount Ave.
Occupation: Self-employed owner of Russo Earth Care.
Family: Married, two children.
Political, civic background: Served on Solid Waste Committee in the late 1970s, donated time and materials for installation of Haverhill's youth baseball fields, active member of Haverhill's Brightside with cleanups and installations of various gardens, donated time and materials to the Korean War Memorial.
Why you are running: Based on the previous council, there are too many beliefs and not enough ideas. I feel fresh viable ideas are what's needed to extinguish the invisible struggle within our bureaucratic family.
William J. Macek
Age: 57
Address: 227 Concord St.
Occupation: Radio station owner, manager; attorney.
Family: Married, two sons.
Political, civic background: Seven terms on City Council; chairman of council's Natural Resources and Public Property Committee; former chairman and current member of Haverhill Housing Partnership; director of Massachusetts Association of Broadcasters; member of various chambers of commerce; former member Greater Haverhill Board of Realtors.
Why you are running: To continue my commitment to make Haverhill one of New England's best places to live.
Malcolm D. Kimball Jr.
Age: 54
Address: Home: 17 Wedgewood Drive.
Occupation: Licensed insurance broker and builder.
Family: Married, two children.
Political, civic background: Member of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, member of the Greater Haverhill Foundation, supporter of Haverhill High School sports and other community events.
Why you are running: Haverhill needs new direction, reform through new leadership and ideas. We have a wealth of nature resources, recreation areas and facilities that we need to develop as an asset and profit centers for the city of Haverhill. I would hope to bring a business approach to government operations with no more deficit spending.
David W. Langlois
Age: 43
Address: 567 Washington St.
Occupation: Contractor.
Family: Two children.
Political, civic background: Member of the Masons.
Why you are running: I am a first-time runner asking for the opportunity to join the fight in making our city the best it can be.
Mary Ellen Daly O'Brien
Age: 54
Address: 66 Webster St.
Occupation: Registered nurse case manager.
Family: Married, four children.
Political, civic background: Four terms on City Council, chairman of Administration and Finance Committee, past trustee of Stevens Bennett Home for women, former School Committee member at St. Joseph School.
Why you are running: To continue holding the line on spending and being a strong voice for fiscal responsibility and accountability.
William H. Ryan
Age: 71
Address: 16 Concord St.
Occupation: Consultant. lobbyist.
Family: Married, four children.
Political, civic background: Former mayor of Haverhill, former state representative, former School Committee member, former superintendent at Essex County Jail and House of Correction.
Why you are running: To help Haverhill move forward as a member of the City Council.
School Committee Candidiate Profiles
Krystine S. Hetel
Age: 58
Address: 106 River St.
Occupation: Real estate investor.
Family: Single, one child.
Political, civic background: Former city councilor; District Parent Council president; director Northeast Regional Tobacco Education Collaborative; school-based Management Oversight Committee; Girl's Inc. board member; past member of the Haverhill Planning Board, Housing and Community Partnerships, Team Haverhill, Recycling Committee, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce.
Why you are running: Each student deserves a top quality educational experience, including art and music classes. Ensuring a good education for all children in the community is the most important responsibility we have.
Kerry P. Fitzgerald
While it is too late to remove her name from the ballot, Ms. Fitzgerald has dropped out of the race.
To read the related story, click here.
Joseph J. Bevilacqua
Age: 57
Address: 46 Lambert Ave.
Occupation: President and CEO of Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Family: Married, two children.
Political, civic background: Former trustee Northern Essex Community College; chairman of Merrimack Valley United Way Campaign; school building committee for Bradford, Pentucket Lake, Silver Hill and Golden Hill schools; in third term on School Committee.
Why you are running: To make sure Haverhill students are prepared for a better job and bright future. I have the education, experience, knowledge and courage to do what is right while being fiscally responsible.
Daniel A. DeRoche Jr.
Age: 37
Address: 62 Lakeview Ave.
Occupation: Civil engineer (Highway design and construction management).
Family: Married, two children.
Political, civic background: Sixteen years with the U.S. Army, deployed in Iraq 2004-05 and conducted humanitarian missions in Guatemala and El Salvador; four years with Team Haverhill, involved with the Soles of Haverhill and the playground projects; two years working with Haverhill Rocks; developed the mayoral candidate forums in September/October 2007.
Why you are running: To bring my skills and experience in leadership and problem-solving to strengthen the School Committee in order to better serve the schools and the city.
Paul A. Magliocchetti
Age: 43
Address: 15 Kimball Hill Drive.
Occupation: Attorney/partner with Sheehan, Schiavoni, Jutras and Magliocchetti, LLP.
Family: Married, three children.
Political, civic background: Member of the board of directors for the New England Shoe Foreman and Superintendents Association and Haverhill PAL Soccer, Crowell School Site Council member, Golden Hill School Title I representative, coach for Haverhill PAL Soccer and Riverside Bradford Little League, Whittier Middle School mock trial program director, CCD teacher at St. John the Baptist Church.
Why you are running: To improve our schools, create meaningful educational policies and provide the School Committee direction, leadership and purpose.
Raymond J. Sierpina
Age: 63
Address: 484 Kingsbury Ave.
Occupation: Retired Haverhill school principal.
Family: Married, three children, six grandchildren.
Political, civic background: Volunteer with the Haverhill Disabilities Commission, MS Walk volunteer, member of the Sacred Hearts Church Consultative Board, teacher/administrator for Haverhill public schools, 37 years.
Why you are running: To share my expertise in a positive way and help the school system during these difficult economic times.
Krystine S. Hetel
Age: 58
Address: 106 River St.
Occupation: Real estate investor.
Family: Single, one child.
Political, civic background: Former city councilor; District Parent Council president; director Northeast Regional Tobacco Education Collaborative; school-based Management Oversight Committee; Girl's Inc. board member; past member of the Haverhill Planning Board, Housing and Community Partnerships, Team Haverhill, Recycling Committee, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce.
Why you are running: Each student deserves a top quality educational experience, including art and music classes. Ensuring a good education for all children in the community is the most important responsibility we have.
Kerry P. Fitzgerald
While it is too late to remove her name from the ballot, Ms. Fitzgerald has dropped out of the race.
To read the related story, click here.
Joseph J. Bevilacqua
Age: 57
Address: 46 Lambert Ave.
Occupation: President and CEO of Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Family: Married, two children.
Political, civic background: Former trustee Northern Essex Community College; chairman of Merrimack Valley United Way Campaign; school building committee for Bradford, Pentucket Lake, Silver Hill and Golden Hill schools; in third term on School Committee.
Why you are running: To make sure Haverhill students are prepared for a better job and bright future. I have the education, experience, knowledge and courage to do what is right while being fiscally responsible.
Daniel A. DeRoche Jr.
Age: 37
Address: 62 Lakeview Ave.
Occupation: Civil engineer (Highway design and construction management).
Family: Married, two children.
Political, civic background: Sixteen years with the U.S. Army, deployed in Iraq 2004-05 and conducted humanitarian missions in Guatemala and El Salvador; four years with Team Haverhill, involved with the Soles of Haverhill and the playground projects; two years working with Haverhill Rocks; developed the mayoral candidate forums in September/October 2007.
Why you are running: To bring my skills and experience in leadership and problem-solving to strengthen the School Committee in order to better serve the schools and the city.
Paul A. Magliocchetti
Age: 43
Address: 15 Kimball Hill Drive.
Occupation: Attorney/partner with Sheehan, Schiavoni, Jutras and Magliocchetti, LLP.
Family: Married, three children.
Political, civic background: Member of the board of directors for the New England Shoe Foreman and Superintendents Association and Haverhill PAL Soccer, Crowell School Site Council member, Golden Hill School Title I representative, coach for Haverhill PAL Soccer and Riverside Bradford Little League, Whittier Middle School mock trial program director, CCD teacher at St. John the Baptist Church.
Why you are running: To improve our schools, create meaningful educational policies and provide the School Committee direction, leadership and purpose.
Raymond J. Sierpina
Age: 63
Address: 484 Kingsbury Ave.
Occupation: Retired Haverhill school principal.
Family: Married, three children, six grandchildren.
Political, civic background: Volunteer with the Haverhill Disabilities Commission, MS Walk volunteer, member of the Sacred Hearts Church Consultative Board, teacher/administrator for Haverhill public schools, 37 years.
Why you are running: To share my expertise in a positive way and help the school system during these difficult economic times.
