Haverhill has hired Nicholas Aylward to serve as the city’s manager of solid waste, recycling and pay-for-parking programs. Aylward succeeds Gunther Wellenstein, who the mayor hired in 2019 as the city’s trash and recycling coordinator and who resigned last August. A Billerica native, Aylward resides in Haverhill with his wife Samantha and their nine-month-old daughter Bailey.
“Taking this job, for me, is an opportunity to work for my community,” he said. “My family lives here as does my brother and my in-laws. I love this city as it has a small town feel along with rural areas and a vibrant downtown.” The job was advertised as paying between $80,591 and $94,280 per year and according to the city’s human resources department, Aylward will be paid $80,591. He began his job Feb. 13 and reports directly to DPW Director Robert Ward.
“This is a very important position in dealing with the public and overseeing our recycling and trash collections programs,” Mayor James Fiorentini said. “Nick is also going to help us with our downtown parking program and help us oversee snow plowing operations. We’re very happy to have him on board and I’m confident he’s going to do a great job for us.”