AROUND THE VALLEY

GLCF Awards Nearly $140,000 In Community Grants To Local Nonprofits 

The Greater Lowell Community Foundation celebrated and honored the work of local nonprofits at its discretionary grants program reception on Thursday, Feb. 6. Nearly $140,000 in competitive grants were awarded to 21 local nonprofits within a framework of social education, children’s services, elder services and water resources initiatives.  The focused areas collectively work toward creating a better quality of life for all residents in Greater Lowell.

 

Lawrence General Hospital Announces Deborah Wilson As Hospital President & Chief Executive Officer 

The Lawrence General Hospital Board of Trustees recently announced that it has selected Deborah Wilson as the hospital’s next president and CEO. 

Wilson has served in several executive roles in health care over her career. She has been at Lawrence General for nearly nine years in the role of senior vice president and chief financial officer, prior to being promoted to executive vice president three years ago. Since October 2019, Wilson has served as interim CEO. Her appointment culminates a four-month search process by the board of trustees, assisted by a national health care recruiting firm and one of the industry’s leading executive development and evaluation consultants. 

Carbone’s Kitchen Opens on South Main Street, Haverhill 

Carbone’s Kitchen held their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, Feb. 7. Carbone’s Kitchen offers a fusion of classic Italian food with modern American twists, and is owned and operated by Haverhill native Kristen Carbone.