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Haverhill
‘Let it Snow’ Dollars for Local News
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“Oh, the weather outside is frightful…”
Those words from “Let It Snow!” are part of WHAV’s long heritage. Vaughn Monroe was the first artist to record the song and he sang it in person at opening of WHAV’s new studios this month 77 years ago. As WHAV News reported then, the baritone sang before a lobby of almost 300 screaming “bobby sockers.”
WHAV was founded by local news people and needs your support to continue this legacy of service. Until Dec. 31, new or increased contributions to WHAV are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 by NewsMatch.
Beacon Hill News
Podcast: In WHAV Interview, Minority Leader Tarr Says Watch for How $4 Billion Jobs Bill Rolls Out
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State Sen. Bruce E. Tarr says there are many positives in the recently approved $4 billion economic development bill, but there’s more ahead in January that will shape how the borrowing bill takes effect. Making an appearance on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, Tarr explains the next move is that of Gov. Maura T. Healey. “What I often say is that the legislature writes the menu and the governor decides what she wants to eat, so it’s a two-step process.”
Tarr, who serves as senate minority leader and whose district includes such area towns as Groveland, North Andover and West Newbury, also delivers a word of caution. “I would remind people that a lot of the money we passed in that bill is bond money, which means that the legislature passing the bill is the first step and the administration deciding which things to spend on is the second step. So, we’ll be looking forward to working with the administration on that.
Haverhill
Giving to WHAV Means Supporting Local News Everywhere
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There are only a few weeks left to ensure local news coverage in the year ahead. Until Dec. 31, new or increased contributions to nonprofit WHAV are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 by NewsMatch. What’s more, new monthly donations are matched 12 times! If you’ve been putting off a donation, consider this: WHAV breaks stories first that are later picked up by newspapers, online sites and other media.
Haverhill
Support Local News Reporting and Double Your Impact Today on #GivingTuesday
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It’s #GivingTuesday! Support WHAV’s local news today and your donation is eligible to be doubled by NewsMatch. Giving Tuesday unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world, while NewsMatch is a powerful collaborative fundraising movement to support independent journalism. New or increased contributions to nonprofit WHAV are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000! What’s more, new monthly donations are matched 12 times!
Haverhill
Support Nonprofit Local News Tomorrow on #GivingTuesday
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday and another chance to support local news from Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. For the first time, donations are eligible to be doubled by NewsMatch. It’s a powerful combination: Giving Tuesday unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world, while NewsMatch is a powerful collaborative fundraising movement to support independent journalism. New or increased contributions to nonprofit WHAV are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000! What’s more, new monthly donations are matched 12 times!
Haverhill
Podcast: Haverhill Fire Department Hockey Team Plays Saturday in Support of Veterans
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The Haverhill Fire Department hockey team is preparing for this Saturday’s charity game in support of veterans. Haverhill Deputy Fire Chief Gregory R. Roberts, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, says the contest supports the Skate for 22 Foundation, which was founded to help veterans adjust to civilian life after getting out of the service
“As you know, about 22 veterans take their lives per day. So, they started an organization back in 2017 to try to bring a lot of the veteran community together into that locker room facility where they had the teamwork and comradery they had while they were serving our country, and try to get everybody to talk,” he explains. Roberts says the hockey rink, game, and locker room itself prove to be a very helpful setting. “We’re a different generation of veterans where we don’t typically go to the VFW or the AmVets.
Haverhill
Ensure Local News is Reported and Your Donation Will be Doubled by NewsMatch!
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This is the first full week of WHAV’s most important fundraiser in support of local news coverage. This year, for the first time, WHAV is receiving help from NewsMatch, the largest grassroots fundraising campaign to support nonprofit news in the U.S. The only way to ensure WHAV’s sustainability is to broaden its base of support. Make a contribution, up to $1,000, now through Dec. 31, and it will be doubled. New recurring monthly donations receive are matched 12x up to the same amount.
Haverhill
WHAV’s Most Important Drive for Local News Starts Today
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How to keep local communities informed has become one of the greatest challenges of our times as newsrooms continue to close or shrink nationwide. The formula showing the most promise nationally is nonprofit-owned media, such as WHAV. WHAV—on-air, online, in the daily Wavelengths eNewspaper, everywhere—delivers more local news, more news that matters and more often to the largest local audience ever assembled. This year, for the first time, WHAV is receiving help from NewsMatch, the largest grassroots fundraising campaign to support nonprofit news in the U.S., and benefitting members of the Institute for Nonprofit News. The only way to ensure WHAV’s sustainability is to broaden its base of support.