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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 17, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Stay Connected: Support WHAV on its Diamond Jubilee
This year’s WHAV Spring Membership Drive focuses on the 75th anniversary of WHAV first coming to the service of local audiences—a mission that today is more important than ever.
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Legendary local newscaster Edwin V. Johnson, known to generations of Haverhill High School students as the affable public speaking instructor, introduced “Partyline” in 1954 to solicit listener feedback on the news. Because there was not yet a delay system to guard against abuse, Johnson would take calls off air, paraphrase residents and present their views between tracks of popular music.
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Local merchants used to pick up the tab for WHAV’s service, but due to nationwide trends listeners are asked to step up during this critical spring membership drive. On this, WHAV’s diamond jubilee, support Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service with your membership, renewal or added donation by clicking here.
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Haverhill Schools Begin Budget Season With Draft $130.6 Million Spending Plans
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Haverhill school administrators presented the opening salvo of discussions regarding the upcoming school year budget at last Thursday’s School Committee meeting. Two spending scenarios were presented—both showing an increase in net school spending for the upcoming year of little more than $9.5 million for a total of more than $130.6 million to service 8,252 students in grades K-12. The differences …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Fiorentini Proposes $231.1 Million in Haverhill Spending or $14 Million More Than Current Year
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Haverhill city councilors receive Mayor James J. Fiorentini’s proposed $231.1 million budget tonight. The draft spending plan for the year beginning July 1 raises overall city spending by $14 million or 6.5%. It increases the school budget by $7.6 million for a total of $106.3 million. Under the city charter, city councilors typically may only cut spending rather than increase …
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Local Poets to Read Wednesday at Wingate Residences at Haverhill Senior Breakfast
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Wingate Residences at Haverhill hosts local poets tomorrow morning at a senior breakfast for senior citizens in Haverhill and surrounding communities. Mayor James J. Fiorentini is expected to read one of his own favorites followed by poets Diane Tarpy, Thomas Wylie, Andrea Blackington and Dan Speers. There will also be time for residents to recite their own poems at the …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Standard and Poor’s Upgrades Methuen’s Bond Rating to AA-; City Says Second Jump in Six Months
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Credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s has upgraded Methuen’s general obligation bond rating to “AA- with a stable outlook.” Mayor Neil Perry and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Maggie Duprey said in a statement Monday the boost is the second rating upgrade the city has received in the last six months. They said the rating places Methuen within the top …
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Northern Essex Community College’s 60th Commencement Lauds Students, Partners and Staff
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Northern Essex Community College’s first traditional graduation ceremony since 2019 this past Saturday brought praise for the commencement speaker and area partners. The Outstanding Alumni Award went to 60th Commencement speaker Dr. Eric Dickson, a 1988 graduate of Northern Essex’s Respiratory Care Program who is now CEO and president of Mass Memorial Health. Richard Padova, who teaches history and government …
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Registration Opens for AHEPA Acropolis Annual Greek American Golf Tournament June 18
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AHEPA Acropolis Chapter 39 of Haverhill is planning its annual Greek American Golf Tournament to support local charities and scholarships. The tournament takes place Saturday, June 18, with registration beginning at 7 a.m., at Apple Hill Golf Course, Route 107, in East Kingston, N.H. A foursome is $580, while single golfer admission is $150. Registration includes lunch, silent auction, gift …
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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.
- Haverhill City Council: When in session, live, 7 p.m.
- Lights Out: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Wednesday’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: Maureen Lynch, superintendent, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School.
- 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.
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