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WHAV Spring Membership Drive Remembers Ralph Hall

WHAV morning news anchor Ralph H. Hall was most familiar to listeners for his “No schools, all schools Haverhill” snow emergency announcements for two decades. Hall came to WHAV in 1963 after working for the Lawrence Post Office.

Hall’s work day began early, picking up overnight police reports on his way to the station each morning. He played the National Anthem, read the station sign-on announcement and proceeded to deliver multiple newscasts each morning. Like his erstwhile sidekick, Tom Bergeron, he stayed on the air until early afternoon to anchor, what was called, “Expanded News” at noon.

For more than two decades, sharp-eyed observers would see his name on scales and gas pumps across the area when he also served as Haverhill’s and Methuen’s sealer of weights and measures.

Help celebrate WHAV’s diamond jubilee with a birthday gift in support of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Just click here for more information.

City Desk

Tenney Family Association Gives $15,000 for Repairs at Old Bradford Burial Ground

Tenney Family Association Gives $15,000 for Repairs at Old Bradford Burial Ground
Haverhill city councilors tonight are expected to accept a $15,000 grant from the Tenney Family Association to repair gravestones and markers at the Old Bradford Burial Ground. Technically, councilors are being asked to vote to authorize Mayor James J. Fiorentini to take the gift to be maintained by the city treasurer and spent by the mayor and city Public Works …

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Survey of Haverhill Students in Grades 7-12 Show 18 Out of 21 Positive Strengths and Supports

Survey of Haverhill Students in Grades 7-12 Show 18 Out of 21 Positive Strengths and Supports
A recent survey of 7-12 graders in Haverhill Public Schools indicates students feel they have strong connections with, and receive support from, their families and peers. However, the report also suggests this is not the case when it comes to their teachers and community at large. Director of Guidance Counseling and Student Support Services Jami Dion and School Physician Dr. …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Education

Marigold Montessori and Robert Frost Middle Schools Receive State ‘Green Team’ Recognition

Marigold Montessori and Robert Frost Middle Schools Receive State ‘Green Team’ Recognition
Marigold Montessori and Linda Malbon were awarded a Compost Activity Book for the pre-kindergarten school, while Robert Frost Middle School and Paul Flanigan           were granted a School-wide Recycling Show in drawings. “The Baker-Polito Administration congratulates all of the Green Team teachers and students who showed outstanding leadership and initiative during the past school year to raise environmental awareness in their …

Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Art Market Joins Haverhill Art Walk Lineup This Saturday

Art Market Joins Haverhill Art Walk Lineup This Saturday
An Art Market, featuring more than 20 local artists with original artwork on display and for purchase, joins the Haverhill Art Walk this Saturday. Rachel Johnson of Array of Trades is bringing the Art Market to Wingate Street in downtown Haverhill during the Art Walk’s seasonal kickoff Art Saturday, June 11, from 3-6 p.m. Haverhill Art Walk is an outdoor …

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Business Bulletin

State Undersecretary Palleschi Honors Local Businesses in Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence

State Undersecretary Palleschi Honors Local Businesses in Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence
More photographs below. A number of Merrimack Valley businesses were honored last Thursday when one of the state’s top business officials paid a visit. Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Undersecretary Edward A. Palleschi delivered certificate of appreciation to Alicia Studio 13 and Driscoll Funeral Home, both of Haverhill; Michaud Insurance and TA Sullivan Insurance and Real Estate, both …

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