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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 02, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill School Board Reviews ‘Disappointing’ MCAS Scores; Cite Increase in Non-English Speakers
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See also, the full set of Haverhill MCAS scores. The most recent MCAS results are in and while there are improvements in some areas, there are not enough in the opinion of some members of the Haverhill School Committee. State MCAS “accountability indicators” show Haverhill with a 57% progress rate toward those education goals, which was the highest among nine …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Councilors Told Haverhill Flooding Issues Made Worse by Drainage Maintenance Backlog
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Haverhill’s older sewer systems, worsened by a maintenance backlog, added to the overwhelming deluge of rain last month and contributed to significant damage to homes and businesses. Public Works Director Robert E. Ward, responding to city councilors last week, said some areas that received significant flooding received relief when debris was removed that blocked drainage systems. He also admitted some …
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Grand Jury Indicts Teens—Ages 14 and 15—in Murder of a 19-Year-Old Lawrence Woman
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Two teens—ages 14 and 15—were indicted last Thursday by a grand jury for the murder of a 19-year-old Lawrence woman. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker said Friday indictments against 14-year-old Jobe Santiago and 15-year-old Jayden Torres, both of Lawrence, are accused of the Sept. 6 shooting and killing of Angie Aristy. Santiago’s name, despite his age, was previously …
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Some Northern Essex Community College Students Eligible for Refunds Under New Law
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Students who took summer classes at Northern Essex Community College or enrolled before the state’s new Tuition Equity law took effect may be entitled to refunds. The law allows in-state tuition and fees for undocumented students who have attended high school in Massachusetts for at least three years and either graduated from a high school in the state or attained …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Moriarty on the Hot Seat During Haverhill Rotary’s Roast and Toast
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A local pillar of the community will be in the hot seat during a “Roast and Toast” fundraiser. The Haverhill Rotary Club will serve up compliments and comedic jabs at fellow Rotarian George Moriarty during what promises to be an entertaining night. One highlight of the night is Matt Belfiore’s premiere Rotary video that he describes as “more insane than …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Updated: Merrimack Valley Chamber Honors Fiorentini; State Auditor DiZoglio Speaks at Annual Dinner
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Mayor James J. Fiorentini will be honored with an “Appreciation for Leadership Award” when members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce meet Wednesday for the organization’s annual dinner. When Fiorentini’s term ends Dec. 31, he will have led …
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Sections: Business Bulletin
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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. Guests: Sen. Barry R. Finegold and Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- 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.
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