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97.9 WHAV ♦ April 29, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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J.G. Whittier School Staff Critique Principals Before Haverhill School Committee; Admin Responds
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Citing what they called a “hostile” work environment, union staff at John Greenleaf Whittier School say they do not support Principal Matthew Condon and Assistant Principal Cathy Koch. Condon and Koch told WHAV Friday “we have been revamping structures and systems to facilitate improved student achievement and growth,” pointing to a recent increase in a state-defined metric for success. Their …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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State Designates Haverhill and Lawrence as ‘Cooling Corridors,’ Eligible for Tree Plantings
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Haverhill and Lawrence are among 26 designated Gateway Cities to be named “Cooling Corridors” with expanded state-supported tree planting. Gov. Maura T. Healey named the communities during an Arbor Day celebration in Chicopee. The state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’s new Cooling Corridors program support communities, nonprofits and other organizations with tree-planting initiatives. The program specifically targets walking …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Federal Grand Jury in Boston Indicts Haverhill Man Among Others for Alleged Drug Dealing
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A 30-year-old Haverhill man was one of 16 people indicted by a federal grand jury on a case related to drug dealing and money laundering that allegedly distributed tens of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. David Delauri of Haverhill faces charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances that was first …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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Man Dies Saturday in Plaistow, N.H., After Tree Cutting Accident 30 Feet in the Air
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A man was killed late Saturday morning in Plaistow, N.H., after apparently being struck while using a rented bucket lift to remove a large tree entangled with vines. Plaistow Emergency Communications Center received an emergency 911 call just after 11:30 a.m., Saturday, that the man “appeared to be injured and was not responsive.” Plaistow Fire/Rescue and Paramedics arrived within at …
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Former Lawrence Mayor Rivera Out at MassDevelopment; Tenure Brought Benefits to Haverhill
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Sam Drysdale, State House News Service. Former Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera, who helped Haverhill and area cities at the state economic development agency MassDevelopment, stepped down from his position as president and CEO on Friday, more than two years before his contract was set to expire. Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, also chair of the MassDevelopment board, said in a …
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Sections: Beacon Hill News, Haverhill, Region
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Pentucket Regional Schools Offer Free Community Concerts During May and June
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Pentucket Regional School District is gearing up for its spring season of free concerts for the community. Pentucket’s Cafe Jazz features special guest saxophonist Mike Tucker performing the music of Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins and Charles Mingus among many others Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m., in the school dining commons. The cafeteria will be transformed into an intimate jazz …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Local Artist Sarkhel Performs Tuesday at Citizens Center
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Surya Sarkhel, a longtime Haverhill resident known for local performances of poetry, dance and song, will share her talents in a free performance at the Haverhill Citizens Center. Sarkhel is a songwriter and published in her native Indian language and in English. She also performs traditional, classic Indian dance. For decades, she has traveled the U.S. to entertain in her …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Haverhill YMCA Hosts Community Resource Fair May 1
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The Haverhill YMCA is helping area residents find and connect with community-based services in Greater Haverhill relating to physical and mental health, education, employment, financial benefits and more. In addition to help in sourcing assistance, those who attend can attain more immediate benefits, such as snacks, give-aways, and raffle prizes. At least two dozen organizations will have representatives and literature …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Sullivan to Head Up Back-Office, Retail Operations at Both Newburyport and Pentucket Banks
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Keri Sullivan was recently named senior vice president, director of operations and customer service by River Run Bancorp, MHC. She is responsible for strategic direction and oversight of all back-office and retail operations for both Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank. The Operations Department consists of consumer loan servicing, residential and commercial loan servicing, deposit operations including EFT and payment processing, …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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—John Greenleaf Whittier
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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: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Jimmy Carbone talks CiderFeast.
- 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: Sami Goldberg and Brett Johnson, “Seussical Jr.” at Dr. Albert B. Consentino School, and Emmaus Chief Development Officer Gretchen Arntz.
- 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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