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Sep. 29—Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser
Join the Barker Family Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Bradford Country Club for their "Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser" for Sarah's Place, Adult Day Health Center and a celebration to remember the late Joe Barker, who was cared for at Sarah's Place.
Appetizers, raffles and a silent auction are included along with live music by EJ Ouellette & Crazy Maggy and special appearances by Clan MacPherson Pipes and Drums and the Bracken School of Irish Dance.
Donation is $40 per person at the door (children 12 and under free) or by Venmo: @barkerfamilyevent. You can also mail checks payable to Sarah's Place, 180 Water St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Wrong Haverhill
A local restaurateur was surprised to learn a new Mediterranean restaurant was opening in Haverhill. After doing some research and consulting with numerous friends and customers, he came to realize the new restaurant had opened in Haverhill, England. He commented, "how did there get to be a Haverhill, England?"
According to Wikipedia, Haverhill, England, is a town in the county of Suffolk, England, next to the borders of Essex and Cambridgeshire. It lies about 14 miles southeast of Cambridge, southwest of Bury St. Edmunds, and northwest of Braintree and Colchester. About 27,000 people live there.
Beauty salon to hold grand opening
A new salon named Frankie's Beauty Bar is planning to hold a grand opening on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at 187 South Elm St. in Bradford. The event will include drinks and catering, live music, a makeup artist, ribbon cutting and free giveaways and is open to the public.
Changing campaign signs?
It appears that all the Sal DeFranco for senate signs in front of the former DiBurro's in Ward Hill were removed and replaced with Barry Finegold signs. With the property's change in ownership, the Lamplighter wonders if there came a change in political philosophy?
What are these trees?
Have you noticed the new trees planted near the staircase at All Saints Church? The Lamplighter doesn't know what kind they are but they have leaves that appear to hug the tree trunk and not expand.
What's happening?
The Lamplighter is wondering what will happen to the Bennett the Cleaners building across from the former St. Joseph's School on Broadway? The building has many broken windows and is boarded up and covered in graffiti.