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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 25, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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WHAV’s Spring Membership Drive Thanks Tom Bergeron
Over the past 75 years, many future luminaries launched their careers at WHAV. Among them was Haverhill’s favorite son, Tom Bergeron, who later took Hollywood by storm.
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Bergeron came to WHAV in 1972 right out of Haverhill High School. He still makes occasional guest appearances over WHAV in support Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Thank you Tom!
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Give the community a birthday gift on the occasion of WHAV’s diamond jubilee. You can help ensure local news is covered and shared with the community with your monthly sustaining membership by clicking here.
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Looming Showdown Over Fire Department Staffing Threatens Mayor’s Haverhill Spending Plans
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Haverhill councilors are one vote away from another budget showdown with the mayor over staffing in the fire department. Councilors Monday night in 4-4 tie votes both rejected Mayor James J. Fiorentini’s $12 million spending plan for the fire department and a motion to increase minimum shift manning. The latter vote was largely symbolic since councilors may not add money …
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Native American Commemorative Task Force Discusses Monument Plans Thursday
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Haverhill’s Native American Commemorative Task Force meets Thursday night to continue planning for the eventual creation of a historical memorial geared to the heritage of the city’s indigenous population. Chair Dan Speers says discussion includes setting the parameters of the group’s mission and considering various proposals for incorporating new signage; possible changes to the existing Hannah Duston statue at Grand …
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Two-Alarm Methuen Blaze Likely Triggered by Lawnmower; Fire Marshal Warns of Gas Tool Danger
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A two-alarm Methuen fire Monday afternoon appears to have been caused by a burning lawnmower. The blaze was reported just before 3 p.m., at 155 Woodburn Drive, Methuen. The Methuen Fire Department said there were no reported injuries, but the house appears to be a total loss. “Firefighters acted swiftly at knocking down a massive house fire,” the department reported …
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Northern Essex Community College Knights Baseball Enters NJCAA World Series Saturday
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The Northern Essex Community College baseball team, Region 21 and Northeast District Champions have earned the three seed in the NJCAA World Series slated to begin Saturday in Greeneville, Tenn. This will be the Knights eighth all-time appearance in the World Series and seventh trip since 2012. The Knights’ opponent will be the lone at-large selection to the eight-team tournament …
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Sections: Education, Sports
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John Greenleaf Whittier School Drama Club Presents ‘Moana JR’ June 3-5
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The John Greenleaf Whittier School Drama Club is planning its production of Disney’s “Moana JR,” a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film. Director Bobby Gariepy says students will bring the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage with all the beloved songs from the film. Performances take place Friday and Saturday, June 3 …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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MakeIt Haverhill Accepts Award as Champion for Essex County
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MakeIt Haverhill, a volunteer-operated organization focusing on innovative workforce development solutions, was recognized last week as a “Champion for Essex County.” The organization, geared to residents of Haverhill’s Mount Washington neighborhood, was honored during Essex County Community Foundation’s eighth annual Celebration of Giving at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly. Tim Haynes, MakeIt Haverhill’s digital literacy and equity program leader, …
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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: Eunice Zeigler of the YWCA and Michael Bevilacqua of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
- 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: 7 p.m. Live. (Note change of date.)
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.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. Guests: Deborah Chiaravalloti, Holy Family Hospital, and Bonnie Sisson of AgeSpan (formerly Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore).
- 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.
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