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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 26, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Council Takes Final Formalities in Advance of Haverhill’s Consequential General Election
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As part of a whirlwind meeting on Tuesday, the Haverhill City Council took the routine steps of approving a warrant for the upcoming general election and reminding residents of advance and convenient opportunities for voting. The consequential election Tuesday, Nov. 7, implements the city’s first mostly ward-based system and decides what new face appears in City Hall’s corner office come …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Judge Sends 54-Year-Old Haverhill Man to Prison Two Years for Failing to File as Sex Offender
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A 54-year-old Haverhill man was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison and five years of supervised release for failing to register as a sex offender when he moved from the city to Fryeburg, Maine. Frank Boyd was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young. Boyd pleaded guilty March 27, to failure to register as a sex …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Methuen Receive Grants for Resiliency, Housing
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Both the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and Methuen were among those named Wednesday as receiving state grants designed to help local and regional planning agencies in “developing plans and implementing land use regulations consistent with their goals and the conservation and development objectives.” The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission was awarded $75,000 to update a regional Priority Growth Strategy, while Methuen …
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Francis to Step Down as President and CEO Next Year from Essex County Community Foundation
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Essex County Community Foundation will begin the search for a new leader as President and CEO Beth Francis plans to step down next June. Francis has served the organization, which manages charitable funds and provides training for nonprofits, for eight years—six as its leader. In a statement, the organization said “Francis is ready to spend more time with family and …
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Whittier Tech Receives $784,000 Grant to Train Adult Learners in High-Demand Trades
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Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School will use a $784,000 state grant to support expanded training opportunities for 125 adult learners. Superintendent Maureen Lynch says Whittier Tech was one of 18 schools to share in more than $10.1 million in grants from the Career Technical Initiative, aimed at providing training in high-demand occupations within the trades, construction and manufacturing sectors. …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Two Northern Essex Community College PACE Students Among Six Receiving Statewide Honors
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Two students from Northern Essex Community College were among just six students from across the state honored at this year’s Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association Scholarship Awards in Falmouth. Anthony Severino and Maria “Ampa” Cubias are both involved in the college’s Pathways to Academic and Career Excellence Program, known as PACE, a TRiO Student Support Services program that assists first-generation, low-income …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Casino Royale Takes Place Nov. 18
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The doors open on the popular Casino Royale Nov. 18, in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill. The annual event—this year featuring a disco dance party them—features music by DJ Ron Carpenito, charitable gaming, silent auction, raffles, fine food and cocktails. It takes place Saturday, Nov. 18, from 7-11 p.m., at Michael’s Function Hall, 12 Alpha …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Pentucket Bank and Newburyport Bank Back Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Casino Royale
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Pentucket Bank and Newburyport Bank jointly donated $10,500 recently to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill in support of the eighth annual Casino Royale, backing 20 youth programs in the community. Casino Royale is the organization’s largest fundraiser and takes place Saturday, Nov. 18, at Michael’s Function Hall, 12 Alpha St., Haverhill. “It’s always a pleasure to support …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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There’s So Much Going On
As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the ever-growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand after three years of the pandemic or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially. And, only WHAV reliably covers these developments.
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WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, seeks to keep you abreast of what’s happening, but your membership support is needed. If you’re not already a member, consider a monthly subscription by reviewing the many giving options here.
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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: Toni Sapienza-Donais, candidate for Haverhill City Council Ward 2 and School Committee Ward 2, and Jill Story, Haverhill School Committee Ward 5 candidate.
- 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.
- Haverhill School Committee: Live. 7 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Friday’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: Haverhill City Councilor at Large candidate Fred Simmons.
- 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.
- 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.
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