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97.9 WHAV ♦ January 15, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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New Mostly Ward-Based Haverhill School Board Elects Vice Chair, Considers Reworking Committees
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The Haverhill School Committee, convening as a new body after the city’s first ward-based election, voted unanimously to make Paul A. Magliocchetti vice chair last Thursday night. New Ward 7 member Thomas Grannemann called to enlarge the nine subcommittees, with most previously having only two members each, in order to incorporate more viewpoints and workshop ideas more effectively. He suggested …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Sheriff Coppinger Swears in 32 Correctional Officers, Graduates of Basic Training Academy
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Essex County Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger swore in 32 new correctional officers and promoted 10 employees at a Basic Training Academy graduation at Northern Essex Community College this past Wednesday. The new officers recently completed a 12-week academy that included training in department protocols and procedures, as well as training in de-escalation, mental health, medical response, driving skills and physical …
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State Senate Seeks to Tap Rainy Day Fund Interest to Meet Fed Matching Grant Rules
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The Massachusetts Senate last week moved to put the interest on the state’s $8.2 billion rainy day fund to use to help the state and local communities better compete for federal grants. The bill, “An Act to provide for competitiveness and infrastructure investment in Massachusetts,” would help the state take compete for up to $17.5 billion through, what was called, …
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Sections: Beacon Hill News, Region
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Methuen Police No Ongoing Danger After Early Morning Undefined ‘Disturbance’
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Methuen Police said Saturday there is no ongoing danger to the community after officers were sent earlier in morning to a report of a “disturbance” that resulted in a large police presence. Police Chief Scott J. McNamara said police were sent around 4 a.m. to a Brown Street home for a report of a disturbance, but did not detail the …
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AgeSpan Seeking Submissions for the Inspiring Aging: 50 Over 60 List
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As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, AgeSpan is highlighting 50 people over the age 60, as selected by the public. The organization lists such examples as a retired veteran who mentors youth at the local YMCA, an older community health worker connecting people to food or housing or a neighbor who knits blankets and scarfs for those in need. …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Region
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Greater Haverhill Chamber Names Ski Bradford as January Business of the Month
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The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce has named Ski Bradford as its January business of the month. Ski Bradford, 60 S. Cross Road, Haverhill, offers nine lifts, three triple chairs, a Learn-to-Ski program and night skiing with 15 trails and glades and terrain park, totaling more than 60 acres of skiable terrain. Its snowmaking crew works around the clock when …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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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: Pentucket Kiwanis Club President Jimmy Carbone and MakeIT Haverhill founder Keith Boucher.
- 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.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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.
- 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 City Council: When in session, live. 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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