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School Committee Submits Interest in State Repair Program for Silver Hill Roof

School Committee Submits Interest in State Repair Program for Silver Hill Roof
To meet a Massachusetts School Building Authority deadline, the Haverhill School Committee convened for less than five minutes last night to approve the Silver Hill School’s application for repairs to its 31-year-old roof. Assistant Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling read a statement on behalf of the body declaring its interest in the Accelerated Repair Program, and acknowledging that the Authority does …

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Podcast: Haverhill Chamber Readies for 26th Winning Opportunities for Women Conference

Podcast: Haverhill Chamber Readies for 26th Winning Opportunities for Women Conference
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for its 26th annual Winning Opportunities for Women conference in April. Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt said the conference—called WOW, for short—is expected to draw more than 200 people and feature speakers discussing professional and personal development. Speaking on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast,” Eberhardt said this year’s venue takes place …

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Regional News

36th Annual Feaster Five Road Race Gives Back $70,000 to the Community

36th Annual Feaster Five Road Race Gives Back $70,000 to the Community
Organizers of the 36th Feaster Five Road Race, which raised $70,000 for local nonprofit organizations, this week awarded grants for scholarships, safety, education and community services. Last Thanksgiving’s run, hosted by the Merrimack Valley Striders running club, brought out 7,500 participants in the 5K, five-mile and the new Sidney’s Rainbow Run kids run. “The Feaster Five is the ultimate community …

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Education

Whittier Tech SkillsUSA Project Seniors Organize Meet Your Rep Fair at School

Whittier Tech SkillsUSA Project Seniors Organize Meet Your Rep Fair at School
(Additional photograph below.) Students at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School recently had a chance to meet with leaders and preregister to vote during a Meet Your Rep Fair. Among those attending the Friday, Feb. 9, event were state Sens. Barry R. Finegold and Pavel M. Payano, state Rep. Kristin E. Kassner and Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright, a …

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Northern Essex Hosts Men’s and Women’s NJCAA Championships Tournament Semi-Finals and Finals

Northern Essex Hosts Men’s and Women’s NJCAA Championships Tournament Semi-Finals and Finals
For the first time, Northern Essex Community College is set to the host the men’s and women’s NJCAA East District/Region 21 Championships Tournament Semi-Finals and Finals this weekend. The 2024 tournament marks the first time both the men’s and women’s championships have been held at the same site since 2020. The tournament takes place Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and …

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Council on Aging Presents Free Trivia and Tunes March 26

Haverhill Council on Aging Presents Free Trivia and Tunes March 26
The Haverhill Council on Aging presents “Trivia and Tunes,” a free competition combining questions designed specifically for seniors with vintage music providing clues. Trivia covers a broad variety of categories with musical clues from the likes of Sinatra, the Beatles, Rosemary Clooney and Elvis Presley. It takes place Tuesday, March 26, from 1-2 p.m., at the Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 …

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Business Bulletin

Felter and McNeff Assume Senior Roles at Parent of Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank

Felter and McNeff Assume Senior Roles at Parent of Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank
Timothy Felter and Beth McNeff recently joined the parent company of Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank. Felter was appointed senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, while McNeff was named senior vice president, chief human resources officer, according to Lloyd Hamm, CEO, and Jonathan Dowst, president of River Run Services, the shared services organization of River Run Bancorp, MHC. …

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  • Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
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  • Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.

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  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

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  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Let George Do It: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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