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"Possible Dreams" 2012 Was Biggest Ever |
 Monday's community conversation, dubbed "Bridge to Bridge and Beyond," was a huge success in turnout, diversity, and energy. More than 130 people shared their ideas, including more than 25 newer residents and the strongest ever representation of Haverhill's growing Latino community. See the article below for our Preliminary Report and a fast-growing list of Emerging Ideas flowing in since Monday! The conversation will continue on February 13, 7 pm, at the auditorium of Haverhill Public Library. This is Team Haverhill's February meeting, where we debrief Possible Dreams and look for ideas with "legs." You are invited! Any questions? Click HERE. |
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Preliminary Reports from Possible Dreams |
 Want to know what happened--and what's been happening since--Monday night? Watch Frank Novak's "Point of Reference" show on HCTV this week (starting tonight at 7 pm). Or read our Preliminary Report, based on the comments shared in the final, large-group session of the evening, by clicking HERE. For a list of Emerging Ideas that have flowed in since the meeting--a list that will be updated periodically on our website--click HERE. To add your own idea to the Emerging Ideas posted on our website, send us an email message HERE. We'll bring Emerging Ideas list to the table at Team Haverhill's February 13 meeting (info upper right). You are invited! |
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Five Key Messages from Possible Dreams |
 Here are top findings from the Preliminary Report: (1) Link up two big Haverhill assets--"culture" and "agriculture." This was a new and promising idea at this year's event. (2) Create new downtown venues for arts, culture and recreation. (3) Work on "curb appeal"--make this area attractive, clean, unified and connected. (4) Make it family-friendly. And (5) Create a unified marketing plan, communicating a coherent identity for Haverhill's "Bridge to Bridge" area. (To download Preliminary Report and Emerging Ideas, see article just above.)
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Urban Land Institute Final Report |
 In late Novemer, professional planners from Urban Land Institute visited the city to make recommendations about the Bridge to Bridge area. Their final report is hot off the press. Click HERE to see the final report, with many ideas related to our "Bridge to Bridge and Beyond" conversation Monday night. |
| Wizard of Oz Gala/Auction--Save May 19! |
 The date is set for the "Wizard of Oz" Gala and Auction--Saturday evening, May 19. at the Roma. Members of Spotlight Playhouse will be circulating "in character." This event will help pay for first-class lighting for Haverhill's newest monument--the Essex Street Gateway Community Mural, to go on the wall of 25 Essex Street this May. Watch for a whole calendar of rollout events. And consider donating a fabulous (and perhaps high-value) auction item! Event registration will go live soon. For questions and item donations click HERE. |
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Bradford Rail Trail Logo |
 Friends of Bradford Rail Trail have just announced the winning design for their logo, created by artist James Flynn. For information about rail trail developments, click HERE. |
| Other Community Events |
Friday, Feb 10, 7:30 am: Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Breakfast. Info
Sat-Sun, Feb 11-12: "Snowbound Weekend" sponsored by Whittier Birthplace. Info
Friday, Feb 10, and onward: Slapstick comedy "Drop Dead" by Spotlight Playhouse at Trinity Episcopal Church. Info
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| About Team Haverhill | |
Team Haverhill is an independent, volunteer action group dedicated to making Haverhill a better place to live, learn, work and play. We pursue this purpose by fostering civic dialogue, organizing hands-on projects, creating a more informed public, and advocating for positive change. Most months of the year, we meet on the second Monday from 7-9 pm. Through the Spring of 2012, we are meeting in temporary locations--see upper right hand block for next meetng date and location. Anyone is welcome to attend a meeting. For more information about us, visit www.teamhaverhill.org. Questions and comments can be emailed to team.haverhill@comcast.net. |
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Next Regular
Team Haverhill
Meeting:
Mon Feb 13, 7 pm
LOCATION:
Haverhill Public Library Auditorium
| | Attend a meeting to find out more about Team Haverhill projects, meet great people, and find a role that fits your gifts and interests! | |
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