Haverhill Council Sees Plan For Downtown John Greenleaf Whittier Statue

WHAV reported on Oct. 30, 2026, that Haverhill city councilors were shown an initial plan to place a statue of John Greenleaf Whittier in the downtown area. Whittier was described in the report as Haverhill’s favorite son and as an abolitionist and poet.

Raymond F. Comeau, who previously served as president of the trustees overseeing the John Greenleaf Whittier Homestead, presented an overview to councilors about how a statue honoring Whittier could provide benefits to the community. The meeting was the council’s first public look at the proposal.