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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 17, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill School Board Member Wood Files Federal Suit Over Losing Police Jobs to Background Check
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Haverhill School Committee member and former mayoral candidate Scott W. Wood Jr., who withdrew from this year’s final election amid misconduct allegations and a poor preliminary showing, Friday filed suit against the city and others in federal court. Wood promised when he withdrew that he would be “addressing and clearing my name from the baseless accusations and falsehoods that have …
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Haverhill Council to Consider Naming Round Pond Park After Late Colleague Macek
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Haverhill city councilors tonight consider a plan to name a nearly three-acre Round Pond park after one of its departed members, William J. Macek. Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini is asking the City Council to name the 90 Concord St. Park, running along what is formally called Pentucket Lake from Lake Avenue past Victory Avenue, as the William J. Macek …
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Groundbreaking Wednesday for $4.2 Million Pickleball and Tennis Court at Haverhill High School
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The public is invited to a ceremony tomorrow afternoon with school and city leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of a $4.2 million indoor tennis and pickleball court on the Haverhill High School campus. As WHAV previously reported, the building is being paid for with a $1 million donation from longtime Hillie philanthropist and Haverhill athletics booster Ernie DiBurro and $3.2 …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Methuen’s Veterans Day Parade Seeks Marchers
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Those who wish to march in Methuen’s Veterans Day parade have less than two weeks to register. The parade takes place Saturday, Nov. 11, with groups lining up at 9:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start from the American Legion Post 122, 200 Broadway, Methuen. Those interested in registering are advised to email Tom Hargreaves at [email protected].
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Meditation for a Happy You Wednesday Mornings at Haverhill Citizens Center
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The Haverhill Council on Aging is helping people work on gaining a sense of calm, peace and balance at a meditation class tomorrow. “Meditation for a Happy You” takes place tomorrow and every Wednesday, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. The fee is $2. Those interested must register by calling 978-374-2390, ext. 3916.
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Panel to Address Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce at Women in Business Conference
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Five businesswomen from across the region are participating in a panel discussion next Monday when the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Women in Business Conference. Speakers are Katherine Craven, Babson College’s chief administration and financial officer; Dana DeFranco, owner of Battle Grounds Coffee Co. in Haverhill; Stephanie M. Messina Sewade, executive vice president and partner of LukeJackson …
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Local News Doesn’t Take a Day Off
Did you hear Haverhill City Council President John A. Michitson or Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director William Kelly live on the radio this morning?
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Today’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Haverhill City Councilor John A. Michitson and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director William Kelly.
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
- Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
- Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Countdown to Halloween: Special, every day in October, 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 p.m.
- Haverhill City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Wednesday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Haverhill City Councilor Timothy Jordan and Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Maureen Lynch.
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
- Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
- Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Countdown to Halloween: Special, every day in October, 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 p.m.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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