Gail Stuart recently retired from her position as coordinator of reference services after working at the college for 35 years. She is shown with NECC President Lane Glenn and NECC VP of Academic and Student Affairs Bill Heineman.

Close to 100 Northern Essex Community College faculty and staff were recognized for their service to the college at a luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the Hartleb Technology Center on the Haverhill campus.

NECC President Lane Glenn welcomed the group and presented awards to employees celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years.

There were 11 faculty and staff members retiring this year including Linda Meccouri, Professional Development; Rosalie Catalano, Academic Advising Center; Russell Gouveia, Computer Information Science; Betsy Pardo, Tutoring Services; Christopher Rowse, Respiratory Care/Sleep Technology; Gail Stuart, Library; Abby Thomas, Tutoring Services; Marilyn Ricketts, Adult Education; Richard Haskell, Fiscal Services; Susan Beaumont, Human Resources; and Linda Desjardins, English.

Rosalie Catalino (right in photo), transfer advisor, recently retired from the college. She is shown with Dean Grace Young.

Hosted by Office of Human Resource Development, this luncheon is held annually.