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NECC/Methuen Police Academy Graduates First Class
New part of college off to a good start with 45 graduates Forty-five new police officers graduated from the first class of the Northern Essex Community College/Methuen Police Academy in a ceremony at the college on June 26. Michael J. Havey, Jr. of Methuen, who has worked as a part-time police officer and a security … Continue reading NECC/Methuen Police Academy Graduate... Read More
Observer Intro to Fall 2015 Semester
For more than 50 years, the Observer has been the forum for the very best of the journalism students here at NECC to showcase their talent and obtain real-world work experience. Unlike that “real world,” the Observer begins each year with a large percentage of new staff members who need to learn the ropes. This … Continue reading Observer Intro to Fall 2015 Semester &rar... Read More
Legalization, Legislation and Love
The LGBT community reaches some pivotal milestones over the summer. On June 26, the United States Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage a constitutional right with a 5-to-4 vote. In his decision, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy stated, “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice and … Continue reading Leg... Read More
Students Hold Summer Music Festival
Young musicians show off their new skills The harmonious sounds of the 5th Annual Summer Music Festival, directed by Christina Dietrick, permeated TC103 in the Hartleb Technology Center on August 14. Dulcet melodies drifted into the hallways as parents proudly watched their children demonstrate their musical talents. The festival this year was held from … Continue... Read More
Bentley ArtSpace Gets a New Name
A ceremony was held to dedicate this space Over the summer, the ArtSpace located in a remote corner of the Bentley Library received a new name and some well deserved attention during a dedication ceremony on May 15. So did Linda Hummel-Shea, for whom the space was renamed. Hummel-Shea started at NECC as a … Continue reading Bentley ArtSpace Gets a New Name &rarr... Read More
Amesbury Street Property Donated
Louise Haffner Fournier’s family make donation The Louise Haffner Fournier Education Center on Amesbury Street on the Lawrence Campus has gone from a rented building to a building that is now owned by NECC through a donation from the EMLO Realty Trust, which is under the direction of Joanne Fournier and the Fournier Family. … Continue reading Amesbury Street Prope... Read More
Opportunity Works has Moved In
Opportunity works its way to Northern Essex community Northern Essex, as a community, has experienced hot weather, summer classes, and construction this past summer. The stairs for the main entrance at the Spurk Building are pearly white, classy, and ready for the upcoming semester. Adjacent to the Spurk Building is the newest addition to the … Continue reading Opportuni... Read More
Tarah MacGregor, a face of NECC
Tarah MacGregor. an honors student with a definite voice 23-year-old Tarah MacGregor has been a student at Northern Essex for five years. Her ready smile has made her popular among the students and faculty, and you can often hear her laughing in the hallways as she goes about her many projects. McGregor has … Continue reading Tarah MacGregor, a face of NECC... Read More
Please Don’t Feed the Geese
Geese are creating a nuisance for the groundskeepers Traffic comes to a stop on Kenoza Street more and more often these days to let the geese cross the road. “There’s a good amount of geese. I think there’s two main groups,” says Steve Shepard, who works for the NECC Grounds Department on the Haverhill … Continue reading Please Don’t Feed the Geese → Read More
Veteran’s Day Celebrations at NECC
NECC will be celebrating Veteran and Military Appreciation Week from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12. On Monday, there will be a panel of veterans answering questions about transitioning from military life to student life in TC103 and L244 at noon. This event is closed to faculty, staff and veterans. “Darkness and Light,” a documentary focusing … Continue reading Veteran’s Day C... Read More