Haverhill council approves L'Arche skiathon, waives event fees

The Haverhill City Council voted to approve an amusement-event application and waive additional fees for a fundraising skiathon and après-ski party hosted by L'Arche Boston North.

Jennifer Matthews, executive director of L'Arche Boston North, told the council the event will pair an afternoon skiathon with an evening outdoor “après” party at Scribe Bradford. "We're excited to partner with Scribe Bradford," Matthews said, describing the organization as a "community for adults with and without intellectual disabilities" and noting the Special Olympics ski team will participate.

The event is scheduled for Feb. 22 with a rain date of March 1. Tickets for the skiathon portion were limited at the time of the presentation; Matthews said there were about 10 skiathon spots remaining and that online registration is available at larchebostonnorth.org. She said skiathon registrants also receive entry to the evening party, which will include food, live music and a cash bar on the deck at Scribe Bradford.

Councilor McGonigal moved to approve the application and waive fees; Councilor Rogers seconded the motion. The council president called the vote and members answered "Aye," approving the event.

Matthews thanked the council after the vote. The council did not attach conditions beyond standard police approval cited on the application notice. The agenda item had been moved up at the council president's request and was taken earlier in the evening.

The council record shows the motion carried without recorded opposition.