Local artist honored

Bob Gablosky, who in 1972 founded the Greater Haverhill Arts Association, has been named “Artist of the Month’’ by Mayor James J. Fiorentini. Gablosky’s oil paintings soon will be on display in City Hall as part of the mayor’s ongoing facelift of the city offices. The first phase of the renovation - which included fresh paint and carpet tiles on the main floor - is complete. Fiorentini is now turning his attention to the stairs that welcome visitors to City Hall. Triad Associates Inc., a local installer of hardscapes, will take part in the renovation effort, Fiorentini said Monday. The Downing Avenue company has agreed to repair some of the broken stairs and repair cement work in front of City Hall at no cost to taxpayers, the mayor said. - Brenda J. Buote