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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 05, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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State Makes Good on Whittier Tech Threat: Approve Original Project or Get Out
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The Massachusetts School Building Authority last week said a second election on Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School’s original building plan must take place by April 11 or the school must leave the state reimbursement program for the foreseeable future. The state, as expected, followed through on a December declaration by Executive Director Mary Pichetti that should communities reject the plan, …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Police Say 10-Year-Old Receives Minor Injuries After Being Struck Friday on River Street in Haverhill
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A 10-year-old received what were described by Haverhill police as “suspected minor injuries” when she was struck by a car late Friday afternoon on River Street. Haverhill Deputy Police Chief Stephen J. Doherty Jr. said the child ran into the street at about 5:18 p.m., and was struck by a vehicle that was traveling westbound near 146 River St., Routes …
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Davis Jackson Becomes Board President at Haverhill’s Whittier Birthplace
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The Trustees of the John Greenleaf Whittier Homestead recently elected Cindy Davis Jackson as president of its board, governing the birthplace and museum at 305 Whittier Road, Haverhill. Jackson, a Merrimac resident is a graduate of Haverhill High School and completed her higher education at Hartwick College in Oneonta, N.Y. She recently acted as managing director of King Davis Properties. …
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Podcast: In Advance of 50th Anniversary Celebration, ‘Spike’ Sprague Reveals Little Known Facts
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It won’t be long before members of Haverhill High School’s 1973-74 hockey team gather for the 50th anniversary of the program and one of the organizers is revealing decades-old details. The celebration takes place Saturday Feb. 17, at Haverhill High School’s Veterans Memorial rink with a game against Shawsheen. Richard “Spike” Sprague, who scored Haverhill High’s first varsity goal, gave …
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Sections: Haverhill, Sports
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While Holy Family Hospital Campuses Remain Open, Leaders Seek Details of Next Steps
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Employees, union leaders and elected and appointed officials are asking for details about Steward Health Care System’s proposed financing plan and possible spinoff of Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill and Methuen, among others. As early as last Wednesday, WHAV reported Haverhill City Council President Thomas J. Sullivan’s sharing of information that the local hospital would remain open. On Friday, Steward …
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Sections: Haverhill, Health, Region
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Musical Bingo Games Every Wednesday This Month to Benefit 411 Cares
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Musical Bingo takes place every Wednesday this month to benefit Haverhill-based nonprofit 411 Cares. Instead of traditional bingo numbers, the game is set to the rhythm of favorite tunes. As participants mark off song titles on their bingo cards, they’ll not only be enjoying the nostalgia of classic hits but also contributing to 411 Cares’ mission of making a positive …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Greater Haverhill Chamber Members to Learn, Play Pickleball Free on March 27
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Members of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce are getting into the swing of things with a Pickleball Business After Hours event planned in March. Free for members, participants can learn from experts how to play pickleball and then compete in a tournament and take part in networking social. Equipment will be provided. The mixer takes place Wednesday, March 27, …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Your Guide to Better Citizenship
Packed with the most local news with no annoying sign-ins to keep you from this important community information.
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Members and underwriters of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service make this free service available because they realize an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders and voters.
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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: BrightView Community Outreach Manager Jayme Putnam.
- 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. Guests: Sen. Barry R. Finegold and Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- 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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