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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 03, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Councilors Hear Plan Tonight to Convert 12-Unit Haverhill Building to 16 Apartments
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A Methuen developer is seeking a special permit from the Haverhill City Council tonight to expand an existing 12-unit apartment building at 71 Portland Street into16 units of housing. In a summer letter to councilors, Attorney Robert D. Harb, representing Matias Capital of Methuen, said multifamily buildings are allowed in the commercial central zone. He said the company has made …
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Haverhill Negotiates New Bulk Rate Electricity Contract; Prices Increase But Lower Than Standard Charge
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Haverhill’s discount electricity program expires this month and while a newly negotiated agreement costs more, it remains below the standard rate charged by National Grid. Mayor James J. Fiorentini said Monday he reached agreement with a new electricity supplier for Haverhill residential and businesses customers to save. The three-year contract begins in November with First Point Power electricity supply company …
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Ward 1’s Veras Suspends Campaign for Health Reasons; Sought Minority-Majority Representation
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Alex Veras, who advocated for decades for neighborhood representation, will have to sit out his own run for Haverhill ward councilor because of illness. While his name remains on the ballot for Ward 1, Veras notified Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright last week that he is suspending his campaign. He tells WHAV he recently endured surgery to remove tumors …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Haverhill Fire and Police 2024 Calendars Support ‘Heroes and Helpers’ Program
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Jarvi Productions tomorrow begins releasing Haverhill Fire and Police 2024 calendars in support of “Heroes and Helpers,” a program, where the city’s first responders accompany children on a special Christmas shopping adventure. Mike Jarvis, owner of Jarvi Productions, says “the 2024 Haverhill First Responders Calendars showcase the strength, dedication and community spirit of our local heroes. Each calendar is a …
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Whittier Tech Plans Public Meetings, Starting Thursday, on Plans for Replacement School
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Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is planning a series of public meetings, beginning this Thursday, and briefings for public officials over the next few months to discuss plans to ask voters to replace the school. Officials say Whittier Tech is pursuing construction of a new building to best provide a 21st century technical education to students, helping them join …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Free Hispanic Heritage Month Activities, 16th Annual Walk for Peace Oct. 15 in Haverhill
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The Latino Coalition of Haverhill and its partners, Violence Intervention and Prevention, UTEC and YWCA plan a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 15, beginning with the 16th annual Walk for Peace. The free event shares the flavors of local Latino bodegas and restaurants. There are also family activities, piñatas, artist Brandon Mendoza and his band and DJ Eridania Nieves. …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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‘Wine, Women & Song’ Oct. 19 in Support of Gerrish Breast Care Center and Anna Jaques Hospital
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Remarks from a breast cancer survivor, music by Home Again, A Tribute to the Music of Carole King headlined by vocalist Deb De Lucca, and live and silent auctions are highlights of the upcoming “Wine, Women & Song.” The event, in support of the Gerrish Breast Care Center and Anna Jaques Cancer Center, also features a wine pull featuring bottles …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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John F. Smith, Principal of Haverhill’s Mercedes-Benz Dealership, Dies at 70
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John F. Smith, 70, longtime principal of Smith Motor Sales of Haverhill, passed away Friday, Sept. 29 at Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and son. Smith was a student at St. James School in Haverhill and later graduated from Timberlane Regional High School. As a young man he became familiar with cars. As he followed in his …
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Of Course There’s News Today
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WHAV offers more local news, more news that matters and more often.
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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: 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.
- Countdown to Halloween: Special, every day in October, 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 p.m. Nathaniel Saltonstall’s grave.
- Haverhill City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Wednesday’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: Historic New England Team Leader Carissa Demore and Eunice Zeigler discusses Methuen Day.
- 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.
- Countdown to Halloween: Special, every day in October, 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 p.m. Timothy Swan and the Haverhill Witches.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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