By Dave Watkins in News — 22 Sep 2026

Outdoor watering fully banned amid drought

City bans all outdoor watering amid drought emergency. Haverhill posted an emergency drought update Sept. 21 announcing that outdoor watering is now fully banned citywide. The city is directing residents to its water use restrictions page for details and conservation resources.City of Haverhill

Thu, Sep 24: School Committee meets Thursday. The Haverhill School Committee holds its next regular meeting Sept. 24, according to the city's public meetings calendar. Agenda details are posted with the city's meetings and minutes listings.City of Haverhill
Sat, Sep 26: Merrimack River shoreline cleanup set for Sept. 26. Haverhill holds its second annual Merrimack River Shoreline Cleanup on Sept. 26, part of the city's environmental conservation programming, according to the city's events calendar.City of Haverhill
Mon, Sep 28: SEPAC holds parent advisory meeting Monday. Haverhill's Special Education Parental Advisory Council meets Sept. 28, per the city's public calendar, giving parents a forum on special education programs and policy in the district.City of Haverhill
Tue, Sep 29: City Council convenes Sept. 29. The Haverhill City Council holds its next regular meeting Sept. 29, according to the city's public meetings calendar. Full agenda details had not yet been posted.City of Haverhill
Wed, Sep 30: National Grid holds open house on pipeline project. National Grid hosts a public open house Sept. 30 on its 394/397 Asset Condition Refurbishment Project, giving Haverhill residents a chance to learn about and weigh in on the utility work.City of Haverhill

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