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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 24, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Fighting for Your Right to Know
Studies show the collapse of local newsrooms across the country in recent years has resulted in more secrecy, fewer voters going to the polls and even discouraged candidates from seeking local office. In this darkness, individual communities and legislatures—including right here in Massachusetts—are keeping secrets from the public and hiding behind failed laws that promote a lack of accountability.
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WHAV makes local news available to everyone, every day on-air at 97.9 FM, online at WHAV.net, in social media, over cable television in many communities, through podcasts and more. All of this is thanks to WHAV members. If you are not already a member, please support original journalism and keep local news coming from Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service by becoming a WHAV member by clicking here.
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Improvements Coming to Local Bus Service as Berger Puts His Mark on Regional Transit Agency
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Two of the more visible steps in the reformation of the area’s public bus service—a new look and name—were formally inaugurated Friday. The rollout of the bright and colorful buses under the banner of Merrimack Valley Transit—or MeVa, for short—is part of Administrator Noah S. Berger’s aim to make the nearly half-century old bus service more modern, relevant and responsive …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Back in School, Teachers Face Parking Jam at Haverhill High; Magliocchetti Suggests Adding Lot
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It wasn’t a problem last week as a teachers’ strike left lots empty, but with a generally larger workforce this year, Haverhill High School faces a lack of adequate parking for staff members. School Committee member Paul A. Magliocchetti said a recent tour of the school pointed to a need for more parking places on the teachers’ side of the …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Officials Celebrate $210,000 in State Assistance for Haverhill Parks and Recreation Areas
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City and state officials celebrated Friday the receipt of $210,000 in budget earmarks for improvements and maintenance at several Haverhill parks. The money was included in the state budget following advocacy by Sen. Barry R. Finegold, whose district is being reconfigured to include Haverhill; Rep. Andy X. Vargas; and Sen. Diana DiZoglio with support by Reps. Linda Dean Campbell, Lenny …
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Sections: Haverhill, State House News
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Early Voting for State General Election This Weekend and Continuing Through Nov. 4
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Early voting is underway for the general election. The Haverhill City Clerk’s office kicked off early voting Saturday at City Hall and continues accepting ballots through Friday, Nov. 4. Voting takes place in the former Registry of Motor Vehicles location in the basement of the City Hall, 4 Summer St., with easiest accessibility from the Newcomb Street side of the …
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Groveland Honors Police and Fire First Responders for Fire Rescue and At-Home Baby Delivery, More
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Additional photographs below. Groveland Police and Fire Departments recently recognized officers, firefighters and dispatchers Wednesday for extraordinary and lifesaving work. Awards to firefighters, police and dispatchers were presented in connection with two incidents—the June 8 delivery of a healthy baby at a Groveland home and a fatal June 24 fire at Groveland Manor Apartments. Honored for their roles at the …
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Haverhill Teachers Ratify New Contract with 99% in Favor of the Pact; Union to Reimburse City Costs
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Members of the Haverhill Education Association Friday approved the new contract negotiated with the School Committee with 99% of teachers in favor. Union President Tim Briggs told WHAV full contract details will be public posted following an expected Thursday vote by the full School Committee. He noted, however, the union entered into a $200,000 settlement agreement with the city to …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Council on Aging Offers Hip Hop Class for Seniors Today; Halloween Party Friday
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The Haverhill Council on Aging is hosting a free hip hop class for local seniors this morning. The class takes place Monday, Oct. 24, at 11:30 a.m., in room 45 of the Haverhill Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. Participants will complete chair exercises along with traveling through time on the “soul train” and dancing to clean cut hip hop …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Wilkins Presents 'Work Smarter, Not Harder' Seminar Nov. 2
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Lysa Wilkins is presenting her business-builder seminar, “Work Smarter, Not Harder,” at the next meeting of Dynamic Referrals, Haverhill’s chapter of BNI. Wilkins focuses on how to build better business and personal relationships, which are essential to creating and maintaining success. Networking takes place after the talk. All businesses and their representatives are invited to take part at the free …
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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. Guests: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt and Sen. Diana DiZoglio.
- 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.
Tuesday’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: Haverhill Veterans Services Officer Jeffrey Hollett and Michael Bevilacqua of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
- 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: Live. 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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