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To Enforce Dog Poop Pickup, Haverhill Councilors Weigh Punitive Measures

To Enforce Dog Poop Pickup, Haverhill Councilors Weigh Punitive Measures
Dog poop downtown was top of mind for Haverhill city councilors last week. Past measures to reign in the downtown doodies—like increased trash cans and doggy bag stations—appear to have been ineffective. Councilors last week called for more punitive enforcement, including steeper fines, mobile surveillance cameras and directing an animal control officer to stake out hotspots. “I think we could …

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Conservation Dept. Seeks Further Feedback on Haverhill’s Open Spaces at June 4 Presentation

Conservation Dept. Seeks Further Feedback on Haverhill’s Open Spaces at June 4 Presentation
Haverhill’s conservation department invites residents to an upcoming presentation on how the city manages its public lands, which will include the opportunity to give feedback. After collecting 850 responses in an online survey, Head Clerk McKayla Arsenault told WHAV they are seeking further input as the department updates Haverhill’s state-mandated Open Space and Recreation Plan, a process that happens every …

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Following Indictment, Haverhill Tax Advisor, 78, Faces Sexual Trafficking, Drug Charges June 24

Following Indictment, Haverhill Tax Advisor, 78, Faces Sexual Trafficking, Drug Charges June 24
A 78-year-old Haverhill financial advisor is set to appear next month in Essex County Superior Court after a grand jury handed down indictments, moving sexual trafficking and drug distribution out of the lower district court. With 10 initial allegations in March, a grand jury handed John L. Caruso two more counts of trafficking a person for sexual servitude, while removing …

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Regional News

Groveland Police and Fire Work Together to Help Deliver Baby Girl Tuesday at Home

Groveland Police and Fire Work Together to Help Deliver Baby Girl Tuesday at Home
Members of Groveland’s police and fire departments worked together Tuesday to help safely deliver a baby girl. Groveland Police and Fire were dispatched about 8:45 a.m. to a home for a report of a woman actively in labor. Fire Chief Robert Valentine, firefighter/EMT Jeff Dalton, firefighter/EMT Dan Manning, Groveland Police Lt. Heather Riley and Sgt. Steven Petrone arrived within two …

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Sandown, N.H., Recalls Native Son Who Died in America’s Civil War

Sandown, N.H., Recalls Native Son Who Died in America’s Civil War
A son of Sandown, N.H., who gave his life to preserve our nation’s unity and defend democracy for his own generation and those who followed, will be remembered during the town’s Memorial Day celebration. Sgt. Daniel Marston, whose mother’s family—the Flanders—had lived in Sandown since before the American Revolution, grew up in town. He ran a local wheelwrights shop, but …

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Community Spotlight

AHEPA 39’s 23rd Annual Greek-American Golf Tournament Set for June 15

AHEPA 39’s 23rd Annual Greek-American Golf Tournament Set for June 15
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Acropolis Chapter 39 of Haverhill is having its 23rd Annual Greek-American Golf Tournament in mid-June to benefit student scholarships and local charities. The tournament is described as one of the best in the area with slots available on a first-come, first served basis. Golfers receive a gift bag, golf cart and dinner following completion of …

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Business Bulletin

Ciderfeast New England June 20 Celebrates the Valley’s Apple Heritage

Ciderfeast New England June 20 Celebrates the Valley’s Apple Heritage
An event designed to broaden familiarity with hard cider makers and artisanal foods is coming again to downtown Haverhill this summer. “We’re excited to bring back CiderFeast New England for another year,” said Jimmy Carbone, founder of Destination Downtown Haverhill and Craft Haverhill. “New England has a rich apple heritage. This event is a great way to celebrate.” This is …

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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: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt and MeVa Transit Administrator Noah S. Berger.
  • 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 School Committee: Live. 7 p.m.
  • Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.

Friday’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: Lisa Corr of the Crescent Yacht Club and Haverhill Bank Vice President Compliance Liz Cronin discusses protections against fraud.
  • 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.
  • All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
  • Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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