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Council waives permit fees for Rebuilding Together and extends Primrose recycling center hours for National Rebuilding Day
Summary
The City Council voted 10–0 to waive permit fees and keep the Primrose Street recycling center open until 2:30 p.m. on April 26 to support Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhill’s National Rebuilding Day work on seven homes.
Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhill told the City Council it will work on seven homes during National Rebuilding Day and asked the council to waive permit fees and to extend recycling-center hours to 2:30 p.m. on the Saturday of the event. The council approved the request by roll call, 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent.
What staff and presenters said: Sarah Cummings and Michelle Skinner described projects including a full roof replacement (to be performed by a contractor), a bathroom remodel, yard cleanup, and brush removal. Volunteers will meet at the Elks Lodge at 7:30 a.m. on April 26, with breakfast and assignments provided.
Council action: Councilor Lewandowski moved to waive permit fees and keep the Primrose Street recycling center open until 2:30 p.m.; Councilor Toohey seconded. The motion passed by roll call (10–0, 1 absent).
Why it matters: Rebuilding Together’s work focuses on low-income and vulnerable homeowners who need repairs to stay safely in their homes. City staff confirmed that seven homes are on the list for work on National Rebuilding Day; one of those projects is a contractor-led roof replacement.
Detail and logistics: Rebuilding Together said volunteer registration and questions can be directed to its email (rt-table@outlook.com) or by mailing a check to its office at 10 Phoenix Row in Haverhill. The group said the Elks Lodge provides breakfast and staging for volunteers.
