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97.9 WHAV ♦ January 29, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Developer Proposes 136 Bradford Apartments; Would Replace Miniature Golf Course
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A proposed three-building, 136-unit apartment complex at 880 Boston Road would displace a miniature golf course, among other recreational facilities, owned by Cedardale Health & Fitness. Still in early stages, Robert Johnson of Johnson Construction presented the project to the Conservation Commission last Thursday, saying he is likely to take it before the Haverhill City Council in the coming months. …
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Following Court Date, Family Member says She Has Been ‘Fighting for Justice Since 2019’
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After the arraignment last week of a 55-year-old man alleged to have collected more than $70,000 of a late Haverhill man’s state pension, a family member said she has been “fighting for justice since 2019.” The family member told WHAV former UMass Lowell student Jeffrey Nazarian had been living in his late college professor’s Haverhill home. Nazarian was arraigned in …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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Haverhill Schools Receive Flutie Foundation Grant for Student Activities in Community
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Haverhill Public Schools’ Bartlett School and Assessment Center recently has received a $5,000 grant from Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism which will be used to help students access community activities they otherwise could not. School officials said these include horseback riding, swimming and participating in such things as restaurant trips. They added these experiences allow a greater appreciation and …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Essex County DA, State Police Receive Safe Neighborhood Anti-Gun Crime, Gang and Drug Grants
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The Essex County District Attorney’s office and Massachusetts State Police are among statewide recipients of grants from the state’s Project Safe Neighborhood Program aimed at fighting gun crimes, gang violence and street drugs. District Attorney Paul F. Tucker’s office was awarded $100,000, while Massachusetts State Police received $170,000 for initiatives in Lawrence and Brockton as part of $1.9 million statewide …
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North Andover Celebrates Black History Month with North Parish Hall Dedication, More
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North Andover is celebrating Black History Month with a kick-off reception, rededication of the North Parish Unitarian Universalist hall and an Evening of Gospel. The church is having the reception, beginning at 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, at the church, 190 Academy Road, North Andover, followed by the dedication of the Cato & Lydia Freeman Hall at 5:45 p.m. For …
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Ruth’s House Charitable Thrift Shop Plans Tuesday Half-Off Sale
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In time for Valentine’s Day, the charitable Haverhill thrift shop, Ruth’s House, is having its 50% off sale Tuesday, Jan. 30. Tuesday hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the store, 111 Lafayette Square. Besides operating a thrift store since 1992, Ruth’s House gives referred clients season-appropriate clothing, including new socks and underwear quarterly, and provides seniors over 55 with winter …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Aspen Hill Hosts Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Members
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Aspen Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Haverhill is hosting members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce this Thursday for a Networking Mixer. The mixer includes complimentary appetizers and wine and a business card drawing. It takes place Thursday, Feb. 1, from 5-7 p.m., at Aspen Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 190 North Ave., Haverhill. Admission is $10 for …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Today’s Obituaries: Peter L. Sullivan, 67, Design Engineer at Teradyne
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AMESBURY—Peter L. Sullivan, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. He was beloved father of Cambyr S. and Trey U. Sullivan of Amesbury; son of the late Bernadine (O’Gorman) and Paul J. Sullivan of Worcester and Harwich; brother of Paul J. Sullivan and Maureen Hourihan of Brewster; Larry and Lou Ann Sullivan of Lewes, DE; Gail M. Sullivan …
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There’s So Much Going On
As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the ever-growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially. And, only WHAV reliably covers these developments.
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WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, seeks to keep you abreast of what’s happening, but your membership support is needed. If you’re not already a member, consider a monthly subscription by reviewing the many giving options at WHAV.
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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. Guest: Joseph D’Amore, former member of the Pentucket Regional School Committee and Groveland selectman.
- 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.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Tuesday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Brad Howell, president and CEO, Waystone Health & Human Services.
- 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.
- Haverhill City Council: Live. 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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