These taxes are crucial for both communities, allowing them to pay for and support the equivalent of the average combined annual salaries of approximately five teachers , six police officers and seven firefighters . In addition to being one of the largest taxpayers, Steward also remains the largest employer in Methuen and Haverhill, employing a total of 1,760 between its two campuses. Furthermore, Steward spent an additional $1.9 million in 2015 on community benefits programs for Methuen and Haverhill residents, including its Diabetes and Obesity Care Management, and Cancer Awareness and Early Detection programs.

 

“As a private hospital, Holy Family provides not only first-class care to local residents, it also provides a significant source of revenue to both Methuen and Haverhill, which contributes to each community’s overall quality of life,” said Joseph Roach, President of Holy Family Hospital. “Unlike many of the Boston-based hospitals that do not pay property taxes, as part of the Steward Health Care system, Holy Family provides millions in tax dollars locally.”