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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 31, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Campaign to Save Haverhill Campus of Holy Family Hospital to Target Top State Officials
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Editor’s note: An analysis of stories WHAV has reported over the last 10 years suggest what was once the separately licensed Haverhill hospital was set up to be abandoned in just such a situation as the one now unfolding. Evidence suggests the Haverhill and Methuen Holy Family Hospitals were combined under a single license a decade ago specifically to more …
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Sections: Haverhill, Health, Region
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Road Work Begins Monday Along Water Street in Downtown Haverhill
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Resurfacing of the downtown portion of Water Street in Haverhill is scheduled to begin Monday and continue for three to four weeks. Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett’s office reports the work is part of National Grid’s modernization and improvement of natural gas pipelines. Preparation and surface grinding is set to begin Monday, June 3, from Main Street to just beyond …
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Massachusetts AG Campbell Endorses Zeigler for 5th District Governor’s Council Seat
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Governor’s Council candidate Eunice D. Zeigler recently received the endorsement of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell for Zeigler’s bid for the 5th District seat. “I’m incredibly proud to endorse Eunice Zeigler for the Governor’s Council. Eunice personally knows hardship and loss, and has always dedicated herself professionally to ensuring others are seen, heard and provided opportunity. A champion for diversity …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill, Region
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Cannabis Legalization Set for Negotiations After Frustrations Among House Supporters
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by Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin May 30, 2024 The New Hampshire House voted Thursday to send a marijuana legalization bill to further negotiations, after cannabis supporters voiced deep frustrations with changes to the bill by the Senate. In a 261-108 vote, the House requested a “committee of conference” with the Senate to help bridge disagreements over how the state …
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Sections: Cannabis, Region
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MakeIT Haverhill Offers Free 8-Week Computer Basics Courses; Register June 11
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MakeIT Haverhill, in partnership with UMass Lowell and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, is offering two free Computer Basics courses over eight weeks beginning in July. Classes are available in both English and Spanish languages and take place Tuesdays, from July 2 to Aug. 20, from 4-6 p.m., at MakeIT Haverhill, 301 Washington St., Haverhill. There are only 15 seats for …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Art Walk June 8 Supports City’s Creative Endeavors
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Haverhill Art Walk returns to the downtown Riverfront Cultural District, highlighting underutilized spaces and local businesses with an alleyway art market, live music and exhibitions. To close out the day of all things art, a “Brush & Booze Bar Hop,” hosted by the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, features participating restaurants hosting artist-themed cocktails and an Art Supplies Drive to …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Essex County Ghost Project Leading Paranormal Tour Saturday Night
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Essex County Ghost Project is leading a paranormal tour Saturday to raise money for the Hilldale Cemetery Restoration Fund. Gates open at 7:30 and the walk starts at 8 p.m., at Hilldale Cemetery, 331 Hilldale Ave., Haverhill. Admission is $10 per person and organizers suggest proper footwear. Those seeking more information may call Thomas Spitalere at 978-376-2807.
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Podcast: Carolyn’s Farm Kitchen Opens Haverhill Storefront Location
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If you are looking to show off your creativity in the kitchen, you may be interested in using a “secret weapon” to make it easier. This Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carolyn’s Farm Kitchen hosts an open house at the new storefront location. Owner Carolyn Grieco was a guest this past Wednesday on WHAV’s “Win for …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, What's On?
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How You Can Help Keep Local News Coming Next Month
It is the end of the month and an important time to support local news reporting in the months ahead.
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Since you’re reading this, you recognize the value of original, consistent and timely local news. In fact, WHAV provides news and information that cannot be found anywhere else.
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For those of you who are not members of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, consider a monthly WHAV membership by clicking here. There are also a variety of other giving options, including business membership.
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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: Hailey Moschella of Haverhill Art Walk.
- 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.
Saturday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Sunday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Let George Do It: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Monday’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: Mark Cottrell discusses West Church’s missionary trip to Moldova and Jimmy Carbone and Justine Maguire of the Pentucket Kiwanis Club announce scholarship winners.
- 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.
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