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97.9 WHAV ♦ July 08, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand after two years of the pandemic or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially.
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WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, seeks to keep you abreast of what’s happening, but your membership support is needed. If you’re not already a member, consider a monthly subscription by reviewing the many options here.
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Two Finalists for Haverhill High School Principal to Make Site Visits Monday Afternoon
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Two finalists for the job of Haverhill High School principal have emerged and are scheduled to visit the school Monday. Adam Gagne, who is an assistant principal at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, and Meghan K. Patrissi, an assistant principal at Woburn High, are vying for the job with an advertised annual salary of between $145,000 and $165,000. The …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Sicuranza Begins Serving as Chief of Staff to Haverhill Mayor; Previously Held Gloucester Post
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Christopher Sicuranza became chief of staff to Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini on Wednesday. Sicuranza, a former Gloucester chief administrative officer, succeeds Allison Heartquist, who served as Fiorentini’s chief of staff before leaving last month. “I look forward to helping Haverhill to my fullest capacity, serving its constituents and making a positive contribution to the city’s bright future,” Sicuranza said …
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Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority Adds Free Seasonal Beach Bus Runs
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The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority is bringing back a seasonal favorite beginning tomorrow. Appearing recently on WHAV’s morning show, MVRTA Administrator and CEO Noah S. Berger said the Beach Bus is making runs to Salisbury and Hampton Beaches, and this year it is free. While there are regular weekday and Saturday Salisbury Beach runs from Haverhill, there is now …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Man Who Worked with Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen Gang Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
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A Chelmsford man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Boston to working with local gangs to sell counterfeit oxycodone and Adderall pills that actually contained fentanyl and methamphetamine. Officials characterized the operation as “centering around the Gangster Disciples in Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen.” Twenty-nine-year-old Vando Gvozdarevic, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of …
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Whittier Tech Students Secure Gold Medals at National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference
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Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School students took home gold medals, at the national SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference two weeks ago. Eight Whittier Tech students and seven staff members attended the conference June 20-24 in Atlanta, Georgia. They joined students from across the country who earned gold medals at state conferences earlier this year. Chloe Simard, Melissa Guillaume, both …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill Art Walk Returns to Downtown Haverhill Tomorrow
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Haverhill Art Walk returns tomorrow for its second event of the season, highlighting local businesses and underutilized spaces in downtown Haverhill with plein air painting, poetry, walking tours, live music and more. Participating businesses take part Saturday, between 3 and 6 p.m., and span Washington, Wingate, Essex and Emerson Streets. During an appearance this week on WHAV’s morning show, event …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, 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: Margot Regan of Emmaus.
- 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.
- All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
- Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Saturday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- World News: Noon and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Sunday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- Pulse on Health: Greater Lawrence Family Heath Center .
- World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Monday’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: David Schultz, Haverhill Firefighting Museum, and Rep. Lenny Mirra.
- 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.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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