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Haverhill School Committee Renews Assistant Superintendent Pfifferling’s Contract for 3 Years

Haverhill School Committee Renews Assistant Superintendent Pfifferling’s Contract for 3 Years
Haverhill’s assistant superintendent of schools will remain at his post for at least another three years. The Haverhill School Committee last night voted unanimously to continue Michael J. Pfifferling’s contract through June of 2025. School Committee member Richard J. Rosa, who negotiated the pact along with member Gail M. Sullivan, outlined the terms which take effect retroactively to July 1. …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Upper Washington Street, Haverhill Fire Displaces 28 Residents

Upper Washington Street, Haverhill Fire Displaces 28 Residents
While a late-night fire Wednesday was “knocked down” quickly by Haverhill firefighters, 28 Washington Street residents were temporarily displaced. Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien told WHAV the call started out as an investigation of a smoke alarm issue just after 11 p.m., but proceeded quickly to an all-out fire attack when residents saw a “haze or smoke” on the …

Sections: Haverhill

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Regional News

DiZoglio Transportation Bond Additions Target Route 125 Fixes at Haverhill/Andover Line, More

DiZoglio Transportation Bond Additions Target Route 125 Fixes at Haverhill/Andover Line, More
Troubled and congested streets in Haverhill, Methuen and North Andover are slated for improvement from a state transportation bond bill if amendments pushed through by Sen. Diana DiZoglio survive the governor’s scrutiny. Under the measure, Haverhill will receive money for bridge, road, sidewalk and crosswalk repairs and upgrades throughout the city, including safety improvements at the intersection of Route 125 …

Sections: Haverhill, Region

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Greater Lawrence Family Health Center CEO Fish Maps Plan for His Second Year

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center CEO Fish Maps Plan for His Second Year
Just over a year ago, Dr. Guy Fish joined Greater Lawrence Family Health Center as chief executive officer, finding himself thrust into the center’s pandemic response, a new medical records system and other logistical issues. Looking at the budget he inherited, he came to realize a problem that he and others were not expecting. “That did not contemplate the ‘Great …

Sections: Region

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Dana-Farber Recognizes Methuen Team in Drop It Challenge; Sgt. Licata Top Fundraiser in State

Dana-Farber Recognizes Methuen Team in Drop It Challenge; Sgt. Licata Top Fundraiser in State
The Methuen Police Department was recently recognized by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for placing third in the Drop It Challenge. Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara said the department’s team raised $7,700. Team captain Sgt. Derek Licata raised $5,100, making him the top individual fundraiser statewide. Licata has a deeply personal connection to the cause. “My wife is a patient at …

Sections: Region

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Community Spotlight

35th Annual Feaster Five Road Race Begins Taking Registrations

35th Annual Feaster Five Road Race Begins Taking Registrations
Registration is open for 35th annual Feaster Five Road Race, a Thanksgiving Day tradition that annually attracts thousands of runners and walkers of all levels. The race is presented by Schneider Electric and hosted by the Merrimack Valley Striders running club. It offers a 5K or five-mile route option, with all finishers receiving a Table Talk Apple Pie. After going …

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Business Bulletin

Haverhill Chamber’s YES Program Presents Kayak Activity Next Tuesday at Plug Pond

Haverhill Chamber’s YES Program Presents Kayak Activity Next Tuesday at Plug Pond
The Greater Haverhill Chamber’s Youth Enrichment series, known as YES, continues next week with a free kayak activity at Plug Pond. Plum Island Kayak conducts the three-hour effort aimed at promoting healthy activity and teamwork. The program is limited to 20 participants, aged 12-21. It takes place Tuesday, July 26, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is provided. Those interested may …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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Obituaries

Today’s Obituaries: Alice E. (Darmody) Iannalfo, 83, Worked for Haverhill Public Schools

Today’s Obituaries: Alice E. (Darmody) Iannalfo, 83, Worked for Haverhill Public Schools
Alice E. (Darmody) Iannalfo, 83, passed away on July 17, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newton, Mass., to the late William and Mary (O’Brien) Darmody, she grew up in Newton before settling in Haverhill, the city she called home for the rest of her life. For many years she was employed as a cafeteria worker in the 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.
  • 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.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.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.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.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: 7 a.m. Just over a year ago, Dr. Guy Fish joined Greater Lawrence Family Health Center as the new CEO. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fish has also begun to spearhead a new partner, Accountable Care Organization, and an overall strategic planning session. He has also implemented monthly All Site meetings at various locations to keep staff informed and updated and hosted the inaugural “GLFHC Speaker Series” at Lawrence High School. All that while heading up one of the largest community health centers in the Commonwealth. Dr. Fish brings the audience up to date on his first year of service.
  • 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.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.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.
  • 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.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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