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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 29, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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As August Comes to a Close, Consider Supporting WHAV to Continue Robust Local News Reporting
It is almost the end of the month and an important time to support local news reporting in the months ahead.
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As a public service, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, remains on the job 24/7, delivering timely and consistent coverage of the topics that matter most to you. WHAV offers more local news, more news that matters and more often.
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If you’re not already a member, support accurate, reliable and trustworthy local journalism by becoming a monthly member by clicking here. If you are a current donor or member, thank you for your support!
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Meeting Abuses Lead Haverhill School Committee to Limit Public Comments to Agenda Items
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The Haverhill School Committee plans to limit unscheduled public comments at its meetings to items on the agenda, with members saying the comment policy has been abused. Committee members speaking last Thursday night said the public participation segment of regular meetings has been used to discuss personal issues of individual children that is legally private and complaints about individual staff …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill City Councilors Seek Water Supply Contingencies if Droughts Continue to Impact Region
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Although much of the Bay State is feeling the effects of this summer’s lack of significant rainfall, Haverhill’s interim Department of Public Works director says the city remains in reasonably good shape. Director Robert E. Ward responded in advance of last week’s City Council meeting, answering questions expected by City Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua about the city’s drought status and …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Haverhill Democrats Honor Distinguished Members; Issue Straw Poll Results
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Haverhill Democrats honored their Distinguished honorees, heard from two running in statewide races and conducted a straw poll during the Haverhill Democratic City Committee’s Annual Roz McKeon Breakfast Saturday. Members, candidates and friends gathered at Maria’s Family Restaurant in downtown Haverhill. They heard from Congresswoman Lori Trahan, who was also honored as one of the Committee’s two Distinguished Democrats; Secretary …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill, Region
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Thorne to Leave as Head of Merrimack River Watershed Council
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Merrimack River Watershed Council Executive Director Matthew Thorne steps down this week after two and a half years. He leaves Wednesday, Aug. 31. During his time, the Council created programs to protect and restore the Merrimack River, including water quality monitoring, riverbank restoration, dam removal projects and community-based education. Thorne assembled a team that will sustain and expand these programs …
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Olsen Performs Wednesday at Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Closing the Season
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Timothy Olsen performs the final concert of Methuen Memorial Music Hall’s 2022 season this Wednesday night. Olsen, of Winston-Salem, N.C., plays works by Reger, Sweelinck, Karg-Elert, Bovet, Bonnet, Shearing and Bizet. Methuen Memorial Music Hall owns the first concert pipe organ in the United States The concert takes place Wednesday, Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m., at Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Ruth’s House to be Recipient of Proceeds From Sunday Wellness Hot Yoga Classes
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Haverhill’s Wellness Hot Yoga is offering classes every Sunday with proceeds supporting local charities. For September, Ruth’s House of Lafayette Square is the recipient of all donations from weekly, 90-minute yoga practice. Classes begin at 4:30 p.m., every Sunday, at the studio at 34 Merrimack St. Community Class participants are invited to try this healing yoga practice, a hot yoga, …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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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: Methuen Director of Veterans Services Paul Jensen.
- 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. Guest: Eunice D. Zeigler, 1st Essex State Senate candidate (Election Central), and Barbara Canyes of Ruth’s House.
- 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: When in session, live. 7 p.m.
- Lights Out: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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