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97.9 WHAV ♦ January 11, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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ConCom Signs Off on Berm at Haverhill Paperboard Site; Mixed-Use Development Possible
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The former riverfront site of Haverhill Paperboard moved a step closer toward redevelopment at the Haverhill Conservation Commission meeting last week, even as another potential developer seems to have lost interest. Peter Noyes, who bought the 100 S. Kimball St. property at the end of 2016 for $750,000, won approval to build a five-foot-wide earthen berm—a structure to protect the …
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Haverhill YMCA Receives $160,000 State Grant to Help Kids Avoid Criminal Justice System
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The Haverhill YMCA and two Lawrence-based organizations are among 67 organizations told Wednesday they are sharing in more than $15 million in grants through the state’s Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program. The money is aimed at communities adversely impacted by the criminal justice system and poverty. Flexible operating grants are awarded to local teams for programming and projects that develop, …
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Sections: Beacon Hill News, Haverhill
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Plaistow Candidates For Public Office May Declare Starting Jan. 24
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Candidates for public office in Plaistow, N.H., may file with the town clerk beginning Wednesday, Jan. 24. There are two, three-year openings on the board of selectmen, currently held by Darrell Britton and William Coye; three-year Planning Board post held by Thomas Alberti; three, three-year positions on the Budget Committee, now held by Douglas Thompson, Margo Collins and David Gerns; …
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Massachusetts Senate to Revisit Idea of Free Community College for All in Next Budget
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The idea of free community college for everyone is coming back to Beacon Hill as the state Senate begins preparing its budget wish list. Senate President Karen E. Spilka said Wednesday. “Keep your eyes peeled,” for free community college funding in the Senate’s version of the budget that begins next July 1. Making community college free for every Massachusetts resident …
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Sections: Beacon Hill News, Education
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Haverhill Rotary Club’s Bocce Ball Bash Set for Feb. 24
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Haverhill Rotary Club’s Bocce Ball Bash, featuring a tournament with prizes and buffet, is signing up participants. All skill levels are invited. There will be prizes for first, second and third place as well as a special prize for the best team outfit or uniform. The deadline to register is Feb. 1. The Bocce Ball Bash takes place Saturday, Feb. …
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Sections: Community Spotlight
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Merrimack Valley Credit Union to Accept 2024 Scholarship Requests Through Feb. 29
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Merrimack Valley Credit Union plans to award more than $16,000 to local high school seniors and is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program through Thursday, Feb. 29. The third annual Lisa Lewis Goodman Community Spirit Award of $2,500 will be presented to one student who embodies the credit union’s philosophy of people helping people and demonstrates a dedication to …
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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. Guests: Michael Thompson, Haverhill SCORE Volunteer, and Northern Essex Community College Vice President of Institutional Advancement Allison Dolan-Wilson.
- 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.
- 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: Former Haverhill City Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua and Melissa deFriesse, Haverhill Rotary Club.
- 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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