The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at DiBurros in Haverhill. Among the 530 persons attending was Governor Deval Patrick, the keynote speaker who presented the Community Spirit Award to Philip F. Laverriere, Sr., Executive Director/CEO. Mr. Laverriere refused to receive the award. Instead he graciously passed it on to Anne D’Errico Head Start Director. “She is more deserving of this honor”, said Mr. Laverriere.