Robert D. “Bob” Haynes began his career in well drilling after a childhood friend introduced him to the trade. He went to work for A. E. Dionne, Inc., in Pelham, New Hampshire. After Dionne left the area, Robert founded Northeast Water Wells in 1966. His friend Don was involved in the company’s early years before leaving to move his family to Florida.
After Robert’s three children graduated from high school, they joined the business. David and Joseph began on the drill rigs, while Paula worked in the office. In 1992, Robert transferred most of his ownership shares to David, Joseph, and Paula. He retained nine shares and continued working in the business.
David became operations manager and led the pump crew, while Joseph managed drilling operations. Paula managed the office for several years before leaving in 2001 to pursue other interests. David and Joseph ran Northeast Water Wells as partners, with office manager Clifford Connolly, until David passed away in February 2009 after a five-year battle with cancer. His loss was deeply felt by the company and the well-drilling community.
After David’s passing, his daughter Ashley and her husband, Clifford, took on many of his responsibilities in the business. Northeast Water Wells continues to build on the family’s legacy of serving homes and businesses across New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 1966.
“We install the finest water systems money can buy!”
– Robert D. Haynes, Founder
Safety, Training & Our Approach
Safety is a priority for our employees and our customers. Our field employees have OSHA 10 training and complete 2–4 hours of continuing education each year to stay current with industry practices and technology. We also conduct routine background and driving-record checks.
We treat every customer’s home or business with the same care and respect we expect for our own.
Licensed & Insured
New Hampshire Licensing
- Joseph R. Haynes — Well Driller License #59
- Clifford E. Connolly — Well Driller and Pump Installer License #60
Massachusetts Licensing
- Joseph R. Haynes — Well Driller License #762
Professional Memberships
- National Ground Water Association (NGWA)
- Massachusetts Ground Water Association (MGWA)
Professional Certification
- Clifford E. Connolly — Certified Well Driller (CWD), National Ground Water Association, Certification #3190292