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97.9 WHAV ♦ November 03, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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WHAV Membership Drive Remembers Gary LaPierre
Over the past 75 years, many future luminaries launched their careers at WHAV. One was the late Gary LaPierre, who went on to serve listeners of WBZ Boston for more than 40 years. Several years ago, LaPierre came back to WHAV to help during a membership drive.
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Help celebrate WHAV’s diamond jubilee and return to its 1947 studio building in downtown Haverhill. Give a housewarming gift in support of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Just click here.
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Although Not Present for Ward Hill Village Vote, Fiorentini Made His Support Known to City Councilors
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Tuesday night’s City Council approval of a mixed residential and commercial “village” for Ward Hill came after a variety of well-known speakers spoke both for and against the project with one noticeable absence. Mayor James J. Fiorentini released a letter Wednesday that told councilors ahead of time that he would instead be involved in the discussion of a new Dr. …
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Podcast: Whittier Tech’s Open House Looks to Future as Haverhill Population Climbs, Others Shrink
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This year’s fall open house at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School has a new twist. Sunday’s open house follows the usual course of showcasing the school to potential students and their families, but this time there will be a session discussing plans to renovate or build a new school. Superintendent Maureen Lynch, a recent guest on WHAV’s morning program, …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, What's On?
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2023 Haverhill Firefighter Calendars Now Available; Proceeds Support Local Charities
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Local photographer Michael Jarvis is again issuing 12-month calendars of Haverhill firefighters at work with sale proceeds going to Haverhill Fire Department charities. The large, colorful and spiral-bound calendars are available for $30 each. Jarvis, owner of Jarvi Productions, said one charity that will immediately benefit is the annual police and fire joint effort, “Heroes and Helpers,” which identifies needy …
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Lawrence Man, 25, Turns Himself to Face Charges Relating to Hit and Run Injuring 65-Year-Old Pedestrian
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A 25-year-old man accused of injuring a 65-year-old man during last Saturday morning’s hit and run turned himself in Wednesday at Lawrence District Court. Gregorio Acosta of Lawrence was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with serious personal injury, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, driving with a suspended license and driving with a revoked license. He was …
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Timberlane Players Present ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ This Weekend in Plaistow, N.H.
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The Timberlane Players are putting on a production of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” beginning tonight and continuing this weekend. The show runs for three nights on Thursday, Nov. 3, Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, from 7-9 p.m., at Timberlane Performing Arts Center, 40 Greenough Road, Plaistow, N.H. There will also be a matinee on Saturday, from …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Northern Essex Community College Presents New Exhibit Exploring Artist’s Genetic Disorder
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Northern Essex Community College hosts an art exhibit this month exploring Cleveland-based artist Max Denney’s cognitive genetic disorder. The exhibit opens with a reception and artist talk tonight, Nov. 3, from 3-6 p.m., at the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace, 100 Elliot St., Haverhill. Visitors may view the display throughout November, Mondays through Thursdays, from 8 a.m.-9 p.m., and Fridays, from 8 …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Education, Haverhill
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Community Action and United Way Host Thanksgiving Meal Distribution
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Community Action is partnering with United Way this fall to host a Thanksgiving Meal Distribution in Haverhill. Distribution takes place Saturday, Nov. 19, and includes holiday meal supplies. Interested individuals and families are asked to complete a brief questionnaire located here or on the Community Action Facebook page. After completing the survey, a staff member will be in contact. For …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Haverhill’s River Bards Fall Poetry Series Ends Friday with Author and Poet Dianne Tarpy
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Haverhill’s River Bards is wrapping up its free fall poetry series with author and poet Dianne M. Tarpy as the final featured poet. The reading takes place Friday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m., at HC Media, 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill. An open mic will follow and should end no later than 8:30 p.m. Masks are highly recommended, but not required …
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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. Guests: Tom Spitalere, Buttonwoods Festival of Trees, and Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority Administrator Noah S. Berger.
- 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 School Committee: When in session, Live. 7 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Friday’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.
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