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97.9 WHAV ♦ December 21, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Complete local news below.
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Lupoli Officially Kicks Off $160 Million Downtown Haverhill Redevelopment Project
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Developer Salvatore N. Lupoli’s $160 million redevelopment of about five acres in downtown Haverhill formally commenced Wednesday morning with a groundbreaking ceremony. Lupoli, his crew and city officials gathered in front of the Herbert H. Goecke Jr. Memorial Parking Deck with shovels in hand to mark the start of the project. Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini described the development as …
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Man Who Died After Being Struck by Bus Was Regular Rider Who Lived Near Stop
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The Haverhill man killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a bus is being remembered as an avid bus rider who traveled almost every day. The man, whose name is being withheld for the time being, was struck around 8:35 a.m., at a bus stop near the entrance of the Haverhill campus of Northern Essex Community College Jon D. Guarino, …
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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Bus Wednesday Morning in Haverhill
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A Haverhill man was killed Wednesday morning when he was struck by a commuter bus apparently as he crossed its path while running to meet it. The, as yet unidentified, man was struck around 8:35 a.m., near the entrance of the Haverhill campus of Northern Essex Community College, by an inbound Merrimack Valley Transit bus traveling between Salisbury and Haverhill. …
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Grand Jury Indicts Lawrence Councilor-Elect and One Other on Fraudulent Voting Charges
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Two Lawrence women were indicted by an Essex County grand jury on charges related to fraudulent voting in connection with the November 2023 Lawrence election. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker said Wednesday Lawrence District A Councilor-Elect Fidelina Santiago was indicted on four counts each of illegal voting or attempt to vote, conspiracy to vote or attempt to vote …
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Sections: Election Central, Region
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UMass Offers $5,000 Annual Scholarship for Students Who First Enroll in Community College
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Those considering attending Northern Essex or another in-state community college received an added incentive Wednesday—the chance to earn an annual $5,000 scholarship. The University of Massachusetts said the top 10% of the state’s future community college graduates will receive a minimum of $5,000 per year above federal and private financial aid if they enroll at one of the four UMass …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Essex County Greenbelt Offers ‘Abenaki Animal Stories’ Jan. 17
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Essex County Greenbelt is offering “Abenaki Animal Stories,” a free, virtual storytelling event for all ages in January. Anne Jennison, a traditional Native American storyteller and historian of European and Abenaki heritage, presents traditional Abenaki stories that feature the “Animal People” as central characters during the interactive experience. She brings more than 30 years’ experience sharing indigenous lesson stories with …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Greater Haverhill Chamber Names Burke & Sons Plumbing & Heating as December Business of the Month
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The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce has named Burke & Sons Plumbing & Heating as its December Business of the Month. The Groveland-based business was founded in 1984 and serves both homeowners and contractors in the Merrimack Valley, Southern New Hampshire and the north shore. Services include plumbing, water heater installation, heating, air conditioning and residential and commercial gas piping …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Region
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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.
- 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.
- 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. Guest: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt.
- 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.
- 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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