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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 13, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill’s Draft $126.6 Million School Spending Plan Less Than Current Year; Mostly Avoids Layoffs
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With money for the next school year falling short of what is needed, Haverhill Public Schools aimed to preserve teaching staff above all in its proposed budget. Pending final approval, the number comes in at $126.6 million, Assistant Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling told School Committee members Thursday night. Despite rising prices, the district received around $1 million less in total …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill May be Seeking Assistant School Superintendent as Pfifferling Receives Marblehead Offer
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Haverhill Public Schools may soon be looking for a new second in command now that Assistant Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling has been offered a similar job in Marblehead. Pfifferling, of Groveland, told WHAV this weekend he has accepted the post of assistant superintendent of finance and operations for Marblehead Public Schools pending completion of contract negotiations. His name appeared on …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill’s First Female Firefighter to Graduate from the Firefighting Academy Starts Work
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Haverhill’s first female firefighter to graduate from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Career Recruit class starts on the job at the Bradford fire station. Taylor Gillette joined seven others from Haverhill—one of the city’s largest contingents of recruits—in graduating from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program, Class 320, during ceremonies in Stow. Before long, Gillette will be one of five …
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State to Unveil Latest Replacement Basiliere Bridge Design at Haverhill Hearing May 29
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The latest developments in the design of a replacement Pfc. Ralph T. Basiliere Bridge, over the Merrimack River between Haverhill and Bradford, will be available for review and comment late this month. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation presents the project’s 25% design at a public hearing Wednesday, May 29, at 6 p.m., at UMass Lowell’s Innovation Hub, 2 Merrimack St., …
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Groveland Welcomes Two Officers Following Their Graduations from NECC Police Academy
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The Groveland Police Department welcomed two new officers earlier this month following their recent graduation from the Northern Essex Community College Police Academy. Officers Jillian Terry and Lucas Purpora were welcomed by Groveland Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen. The officers are now certified full-time officers under the Municipal Police Training Committee Standards. “We are pleased to welcome Officer Terry and …
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Name of Late Essex County Deputy Sheriff Pasquarello to be Added to National Memorial
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The name of late Essex County Deputy Sheriff Anthony Pasquarello will be added Wednesday to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger and members of the department will join the Pasquarello family Wednesday, May 15 for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service. Pasquarello of Saugus died in the line of duty at age 37 …
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Haverhill VFW Lorraine Post 29 Awards Citations to Haverhill High Marine Corps Junior ROTC Students
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Four Haverhill High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC students were recently presented with awards and citations from Haverhill Veterans of Foreign Wars Lorraine Post 29. Post Commander John Berrini attended the ceremony to present medals for exemplary service to Cadet Cpl. Katelynn Hannon, Cadet Staff Sgt. Kenneth Monteiro, Cadet Staff Sgt. Rain Garcia and Cadet Staff Sgt. Yocel Infante. The …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Indie Retailer Bull Moose to Open Store in Plaistow Next Month, Plans to Host Local Poets, Musicians
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Indie Media Retailer Bull Moose will open a store in Plaistow, N.H., in June, with the new location likely hosting performances by local musicians and poetry readings. With staff moving 10 miles from a Salem, N.H., shop closing May 18, President Shawn Nichols told WHAV, employees “collectively selected” the 34 Plaistow Road location, according to a press release. The retailer …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Region
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Today’s Obituaries: Benjamin D. Dewhurst, 73, U.S. Air Force Veteran
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Benjamin D. Dewhurst, 73, lifelong resident of Haverhill, passed away peacefully May 6th at his home with his cherished wife of 39 years Karen (Riley) Dewhurst and beloved sister-in-law Kathy Riley by his side. Ben was born in Haverhill, Nov. 18, 1950 and graduated Haverhill high school, class of 1969. Ben took great pride in service to his country honorably …
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Sections: Haverhill, Obituaries
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First with the Most Talked About News
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Tune in to 97.9 WHAV for breaking news when it happens.
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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. Ryan Hamilton and Ruth’s House CEO Claire McManaman Hailson.
- 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. Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Executive Director Javier Bristol.
- 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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