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97.9 WHAV ♦ March 20, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Councilors Approve Eight Haverhill Apartments After Weighing Parking and Trash Removal Concerns
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Haverhill city councilors last night greenlighted a plan to restore an historic downtown building with eight apartments on the upper two floors. Representing developer Rob Landry of Four Points Property Management, attorney Robert D. Harb said plans for the Adams Building, 38-42 Washington St., include two affordable apartments and is allowed by right. “The outside work will meet—and has met—historic …
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Some Say Haverhill Overbuilt, Filling Schools; Planner Says Student Numbers Actually Dropping
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(Additional photograph below.) Part 2 of an occasional series. State officials report a housing shortage as demand far outstrips supply. In Haverhill, some residents wonder where they fall in the city’s priorities after development has increased in recent years. In light of a contentious zoning board meeting in January, a WHAV series explores concerns raised about impacts on the environment, …
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Area Legislators Honor Dominican Contributions, Recognize a Founder of Haverhill Latino Coalition
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Merrimack Valley’s legislative delegation this week hosted Gov. Maura Healey, a number of honorees including a founder of the Haverhill Latino Coalition and others for the unveiling of a bust of Juan Pablo Duarte—known as the “Father of the Dominican Republic”—at the State House. Sen. Pavel M. Payano, representing Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence, hosted the event along with Haverhill state …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Methuen Mayor Perry Plans Citywide Listening Tours, Starting Tonight
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Methuen Mayor Neil Perry is launching, what he calls, his citywide listening tour starting tonight. Perry and various departments heads will meet with residents to hear their concerns, ideas and expectations for the city as part of his “commitment to inclusivity, transparency and responsive governance.” “I am excited to hear from residents and have an open dialogue with them about …
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Haverhill Public Library Offers Class on Basics of Microsoft Word Saturday
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The Haverhill Public Library plans a class free class this Saturday on the Basics of Microsoft Word. In the introductory class, participants will learn how to create text-based documents, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening and printing documents. It takes place Saturday, March 23, from 11 to 12:30 p.m., at the library computer lab, 99 …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Secretary Hao to Speak During Merrimack Valley Chamber’s Spring Business Expo Lunch
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To submit Business Bulletin announcements, click on image.Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao addresses business leaders during lunch at the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming Spring Business Expo, Health and Wellness Fair. Hao, who was appointed last year by Gov. Maura Healey, will join a local panel of area leaders. The lunch takes place Wednesday, April 3, from noon- …
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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. Guest: Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Maureen Lynch.
- 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.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Thursday’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: Haverhill Promise Director Jessica Kallin.
- 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.
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