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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 29, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Help Keep Local News Coming; WHAV’s Year End is Tomorrow
WHAV’s budget year ends tomorrow, and it takes only a minute for you to make a big difference.
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Since you’re reading this, you have shown you recognize the value of original, consistent and timely local news. Become a WHAV member or donor to make sure all residents remain informed. According to a study by Cleveland State’s Meghan Rubado and the University of Texas’ Jay Jennings, when local news goes away, fewer people run for office and fewer vote. Your contribution is needed so that WHAV may continue to act as your local government watchdog.
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WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, needs your help before midnight tonight.
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Haverhill Council Votes to Take Brandy Brow Land; Owner Disputes Reason and Price
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The Haverhill City Council approved Tuesday night what was described as an “unfriendly” order of taking for a vacant 11.2-acre parcel of land on Brandy Brow Road for the purpose of protecting the city’s water supply. City Solicitor William D. Cox Jr. told councilors the property was one the city and the Essex County Greenbelt Association had been interested in …
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Haverhill Adds $1.1 Million in Federal Aid to This Season’s Sidewalk Rebuilding Program
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Haverhill is using $1.1 million in federal COVID-19 aid to augment its annual sidewalk rebuilding. The American Rescue Plan Act money is earmarked for sidewalks in the city’s Mount Washington and Lower Acre neighborhoods. The federal aid is restricted to specific densely-populated, lower-income areas. Mayor James J. Fiorentini said in a statement Tuesday, Haverhill is also using $340,000 of its …
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DiZoglio, Campbell and Minicucci Join Other Women Legislators With Concerns Over Abortion Decision
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Three of the region’s female legislators are joining 54 other women in expressing their opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn abortion rights. Sen. Diana DiZoglio and Reps. Linda Dean Campbell and Christina A. Minicucci joined the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators in a statement Monday calling the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision “deeply impactful to …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region, State House News
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Northern Essex Graduates 53 From Police Academy Including 3 Haverhill and 7 Methuen Officers
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(Additional photograph below.) Haverhill and Methuen are adding to their police departments following the officers’ graduation last Friday from the Northern Essex Community College Police Academy. Haverhill wasted no time, swearing in three new patrolmen Monday. Joining the force are Officers Elias Mejia, Rafael Nunez and Carmen Rosato. They were administered the oath of office at a city hall ceremony …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Buttonwoods Museum Presents ‘History for Half Pints’ for Children This Summer
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Buttonwoods Museum’s “History for Half Pints” offers three chances this summer for elementary and middle school children to learn about local history. “Rolling on the River” takes place Tuesday, July 5, from 2-3:45 p.m., followed by “Queen Slipper City,” Tuesday, July 19, from 2-3:45 p.m. Events are also planned for August 2, 16, and 30, at Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Greater Haverhill Chamber Youth Program Explores a ‘Day in The Life of a Public Servant’
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Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Enrichment Series, remembered as “YES,” invites young people to learn about a “Day in The Life of a Public Servant.” The “Day in the Life of a Public Servant” activity is a half day event where youth from ages eight to 21 receive an opportunity to tour City Hall, learn about the history of …
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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. Guest: Rep. Linda Dean Campbell.
- 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.
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: Deborah Chiaravalloti, Holy Family Hospital.
- 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: When in session, Live. 7 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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