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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 11, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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As a public service, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, remains on the job 24/7, delivering timely and consistent coverage of the topics that matter most to you. WHAV offers more local news, more news that matters and more often.
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State Reschedules Rocks Village Bridge Opening for Today; Safety Signage Still Incomplete
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The opening of the Rocks Village Bridge over the Merrimack River, between Haverhill and West Newbury, was rescheduled and now taking place today. The bridge was set to accept overhead automobile and marine traffic at noon, today, despite earlier announcements of a Monday opening. State officials rejected local calls for a truck exclusion despite 10 major accidents since it was …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Whittier Tech Presents Options for Modernization and Accommodating Additional Students
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As planners contemplate the future of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, top of mind are how large of a building is necessary to accommodate tomorrow’s student body and imagining future technologies. Whittier Tech staff and consultants from JCJ Architecture were on hand last Thursday afternoon to hear public feedback on plans to renovate or replace the nearly 50-year-old school. …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Baker, Polito Here for Lawrence Police Station Groundbreaking; Project Long Backed by NECC
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Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito are scheduled this morning to take part in a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new Lawrence police station. Two years ago, the Baker administration, state legislators and local officials pledged $49 million for the study, design and construction of the police station. The effort gained steam after Sen. Barry R. Finegold and Northern …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Mazza Becomes Plaistow, N.H., Police Captain After Promotion
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Plaistow, N.H., Police Department’s Jason Mazza was promoted to captain last week. Capt. Mazza has been a member of the Plaistow Police Department since 2002. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from UMass Lowell, graduating in 2001. He began his career in Plaistow as a dispatcher and transferred to full-time police officer in 2007. Mazza attended the 143rd …
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Salisbury Man and Former Tyngsborough Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Gun Charges, Bank Fraud
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A Salisbury resident and former Tyngsborough police officer who hid the source of Chinese money to build a large indoor shooting range, among other violations, pleaded guilty last Thursday. Daniel Whitman, 37, pleaded guilty to bank fraud conspiracy, two counts of bank fraud, two counts of making false statements to a bank, possession of an unregistered firearm, conspiracy to violate …
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Rotary Club of Haverhill’s ‘Roast and Toast Event’ Thursday Honors Korslund and Jordan
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The Rotary Club of Haverhill is hosting a “Roast and Toast” this Thursday, honoring Harry J. Korslund III, who served two terms as president and shepherded the club through the pandemic, and formally welcomes Timothy J. Jordan as president. Serving as a fundraiser for Rotary charities, the event takes place Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Haverhill Garden Club and Haverhill Public Library Partner Up to Present ‘Infusing Your Life with Herbs’
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In a collaborative effort, the Haverhill Garden Club and Haverhill Public Library are hosting a discussion on the many uses of herbs. Karen O’Brien of the Green Woman’s Garden leads the lecture. She is a master gardener and chair of the Agriculture Commission for Richmond, N.H. In the past, she acted as northeast district member delegate, botany and horticulture chair …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Martin Epstein, Who Helped Turn Haverhill Tannery into 10-Store Snyder Leather Outlet, Dies at 82
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Martin B. “Marty” Epstein of Andover died at his home Friday, surrounded by family. He was born in Haverhill July 5, 1940, to Manuel and Elsie (Snyder) Epstein. He was a graduate of Brown University, majoring in Political Science. He and his family owned Snyder Leather. The company started as a tannery in Haverhill, then shifted to a factory outlet, …
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Sections: Haverhill, Obituaries
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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: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Executive Director Javier Bristol.
- 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 City Council: When in session, live, 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Wednesday’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: Renee Mcguire, Haverhill Exchange Club Leading Lights, and Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew.
- 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.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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