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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 31, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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It is the end of the month and an important time to support local news reporting in the months ahead.
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Since you’re reading this, you have shown you recognize the value of original, consistent and timely local news. In fact, WHAV provides news and information that cannot be found anywhere else. For those of you who are not members of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, please consider a monthly WHAV membership by exploring the many options here. There are also a variety of other giving options.
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Council Advances Michitson Plan to Study Green Business Incentives; Bevilacqua Expresses Doubt
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It was a tale of two cities at last week’s Haverhill City Council meeting. The first was a vision introduced by Councilor John A. Michitson of a city with a significantly reduced carbon footprint as a result of environmentally friendly construction practices. The second was a cost and business concerns raised by fellow Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua. Michitson began by …
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Finegold Withdraws From Only Planned Senate Debate with Republican DeFranco
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Sen. Barry R. Finegold last week withdrew from the only debate planned with his Republican challenger, Salvatore P. DeFranco. Debate moderator Frank Novak said Finegold, incumbent Democrat from Andover, appeared to confirm a Wednesday, Nov. 3, date after saying a planned Tuesday forum would not work. DeFranco, of Haverhill, told WHAV last week he was eager to debate and placed …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill, Region
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Cleveland New Chair of Merrimack Valley Transit Board; New Vice Chairs are Martes and Sicuranza
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Angela Cleveland, Amesbury’s representative to the Merrimack Valley Transit Advisory Board, was unanimously elected chair of the board by a vote of the 16 member communities during this fall’s annual board meeting. Cleveland, who serves as the city’s director of Community and Economic Development, was designated by Mayor Kassandra Gove to represent Amesbury. “My staff and I are very excited …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to Tackle Rent and Homeownership Burdens
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As the state grapples with a housing crisis, the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission recently received state money to update strategies to reduce the burden of rent and homeownership for area residents. The grants, from the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and Department of Housing and Community Development, allow the Haverhill-based planning agency to work with 14 Merrimack …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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First Responders Recover Body of 24-Year-Old Methuen Man in River Near Haverhill/Methuen Border
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A 24-year-old Methuen man was pronounced dead after being pulled from the Merrimack River Thursday afternoon in Haverhill. Carrie Kimball, spokesperson for Essex County District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett told WHAV Friday, “foul play is not suspected.” She said the man’s family was notified, but there are no current plans to release his name. Haverhill Police and Fire were dispatched …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Silver Hill School Dog Decoration Entry Wins Peoples Choice in Benefit for Whittier Birthplace
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(More photographs below.) Silver Hill School walked away with first prize Saturday with its “Not So Scary Scarecrow” dog decoration during Whittier Birthplace’s presentation of Haverhill artist Dale Rogers’ “Big Dog Show.” Silver Hill School, sponsored by King Davis Properties, featured a patchwork of fabrics and was named people’s choice for “Best Dressed” Big Dog. Rogers’ “American Dogs” were arranged …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Langley-Adams Library Celebrates Halloween Tonight with Virtual History of Halloween
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Groveland’s Langley-Adams Library is celebrating Halloween with a virtual presentation on the history of Halloween. The program takes place tonight, Oct. 31, from 7-8 p.m., online. Participants get to explore the cross-cultural origins of Halloween and how it has translated into a month long extravaganza featuring haunted houses, hayrides and more. Historian and American history teacher Jo Ann Tufo is …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Vargas to Moderate Panel at Amplify Latinx Fifth Annual PowerUp Business Summit Thursday
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Haverhill Rep. Andy X. Vargas is moderating a panel during this Thursday’s “Amplify Latinx” Fifth Annual PowerUp 5.0 Business Summit. Vargas is scheduled to moderate “Connecting the Dots: Moving Forward Towards a Rapid Recovery.” Panelists include state Sen. Lydia Edwards, chair of the Small Business Committee, and Rep. Frank Moran, whose seat covers Lawrence, Methuen and Andover. The U.S Latinx …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Today’s Obituaries: Mary Ellen (Mahoney) Goecke, 90
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Mary Ellen (Mahoney) Goecke, 90, of Haverhill, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Nevins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness, with family by her side. Goecke was born in Haverhill May 16, 1932. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Mary L. (Boover) Mahoney. She lived in Groveland for …
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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