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Daily News: A comfortable fit: Sheriff brings police dogs, trainers together for blessings
Tuesday, the Essex County Sheriff's Department, sponsored a first-of-its kind convention for law enforcement comfort dogs from across the region.
Eagle-Tribune: NECC’s Reynoso drafted in Dominican pro league
Northern Essex Community College basketball’s Luis Reynoso of Lawrence, a two-time NJCAA First Team All-American, was selected in the second round and 16th overall in the Dominican National League Draft.
State House News Service: Gov. Healey named two new members to the Northern Essex Community College board
The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees has two new members following appointments by Gov. Maura Healey.
WHAV: A Twofer: Nine Students Receive High School Diplomas and NECC College Degrees at Once
More than 500 graduating seniors from 22 local high schools earned college credits in addition to their high school diplomas this year as participants in Northern Essex Community College’s Early College Program.
Haverhill Gazette: Governor names Cousins, Roy to NECC’s Board of Trustees
Gov. Maura Healey has appointed Frank Cousins Jr. and Joan Hatem-Roy to five-year terms on the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees.
Eagle-Tribune: NECC baseball seeded eighth of eight teams at World Series
The 2024 World Series marks the Knights’ third straight trip to the series and 10th overall appearance. NECC took home third place in 2023.
WHAV: Whittier Tech Honors 125 Northern Essex Community College Early College Students
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School honored 125 participants for completing the Early College Program during a ceremony last week at Northern Essex Community College.
Daily News: Cousins named to NECC Board of Trustees
Gov. Maura Healey has appointed Frank Cousins Jr. and Joan Hatem-Roy to five-year terms on the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees.
Gloucester Times: Governor Names Cousins to NECC’s Board of Trustees
Gov. Maura Healey has appointed Frank Cousins Jr. and Joan Hatem-Roy to five-year terms on the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees.
Eagle-Tribune: NECC celebrates more than 700 graduates
Northern Essex Community College celebrated more than 700 graduates at its 62nd commencement ceremony on Saturday. The event was held under a giant tent on the college’s Haverhill campus.
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High Hopes for NECC Athletics in Pre and Post Seasons
Haverhill, MA (October 30, 2025) — This past week brought good news for three Northern Essex Community College athletic teams. The men's basketball team learned it was ranked eighth in the NJCAA Preseason poll. And the men’s soccer and women’s… Faculty & Staff »
NECC Culinary Arts Program Welcomes New Coordinator
After more than 15 years working in restaurants ranging from cozy mom-and-pop diners to high-end catering operations, chef Bryan Philbrook has found a new home — in the classroom. As the new Culinary Arts degree program coordinator at Northern Essex,… Campus & Community »
October 2025 Board of Trustees Update
Haverhill, MA (October 1, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met on the Haverhill Campus for its October meeting. Topics included optimizing class schedules for students, a review of the supplemental budget, and an update on… Programs »
State Awards NECC $147,000 Grant for Workforce Training Program
Northern Essex Community College will receive $147,258 as part of a statewide initiative to create workforce training programs for adults looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that they are awarding a total of $1.5 million… Events »
Students Recognized for Success in Re-Entry Program
When Rashad Diggs first walked through the doors of the STAR Center in Lawrence in March 2025, he wasn’t sure what to expect. A few months later, he stood before a cheering crowd of staff, classmates, and family members celebrating… Most Viewed Stories
- Launch of Entrepreneurship Hub at NECC
- State Awards NECC $147,000 Grant for Workforce Training Program
- Students Recognized for Success in Re-Entry Program
- WHAV: Northern Essex Receives Grant to Train Unemployed and Underemployed in Health Fields
- Eagle-Tribune: NECC student lands Amesbury job
- Haverhill Gazette: NECC student lands Amesbury job
