NECC Observer

The student news website of Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill and Lawrence, Mass.


Lawrence has a new testing center

Lawrence campus has a new testing center, better equipped to handle students and now offering walk-in testing. Donna Bertolino, Assistant Dean of Academic Support Services, and...
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NECC alum Lisa Morelli is now C.E.O. of a multi-million dollar credit union

By Rachael Sarcione NECC alum Lisa Morelli, 48, became the C.E.O. of a $25 million dollar credit union. Like many NECC students, Morelli juggled a full-time job and a family...
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Alleged indecent exposure on Lawrence campus

On Oct. 15 at 10:06 a.m., an email was sent out to the NECC community by Lane Glenn stating that there was an incident of indecent exposure at NECC’s Riverwalk on Lawrence...
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Dynamic signage comes to NECC

A student senate idea from 2012 comes into play at NECC as electronic information screens pop up all over the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses.  In 2012 the senate thought...
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Hispanic Heritage at NECC

By Eduardo Souza Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, when people recognize the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the U.S. and celebrate Hispanic...
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The Border of Lights Vigil

There was a calm and respectful silence around a row of candles resting on a ledge of the Robert Frost Fountain on the night of Oct. 3 just Lawrence City Hall. Students and...
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Scooptopia opens in Lawrence

 As you walk in through Entrance K at NECC’s campus at Riverwalk, just down the hall is the newly opened Scooptopia. Greeted by bright colors and an outdoorsy theme, Scooptopia...
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Student senate seats now open

Student senate is currently looking for more members. There are five available seats in the senate. Nomination petitions for eligibility must be turned in by Sept. 19. Contact...
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