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Council donates eight boxes of historic‑commission materials to Haverhill Public Library special collections
Summary
The council unanimously approved a deed of gift transferring eight boxes of Haverhill Historic Commission records from the city to the Haverhill Public Library special collections, enabling the materials to remain in the library’s organized holdings.
The Haverhill City Council voted 11-0 to authorize a deed of gift transferring eight boxes of historic commission records — notes, correspondence, reports and surveys dating from the 1970s through the 1990s — to the Haverhill Public Library special collections.
Andrew Herlihy, community development division director and clerk to the Historic Commission, told the council special collections had already uncovered and organized the materials during an audit and that the commission reviewed the boxes on site. Herlihy said the materials do not technically belong to the library and therefore the city must execute a deed of gift to formalize the transfer.
Why it matters: The materials relate to the creation of historic districts and properties in Haverhill and will remain accessible to the public in the library’s special collections under the library’s stewardship. Becky Geller, head of special collections, was cited in the related communication to the council.
Council action: Motion to approve by Councilor McDonough, seconded by Councilor Tewey; roll call 11 yeas, 0 nays. The council authorized the mayor, city clerk or another appropriate official to execute the deed of gift.
Next steps: The city will execute the deed of gift and the Haverhill Public Library will retain and continue to make the materials available in special collections.
