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97.9 WHAV ♦ November 21, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Complete local news below.
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Joe Clementi, who worked at WHAV before joining WHDH, discusses the crew at the station. John Katsaros, who announced football games, listens behind.
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WHAV Fall Membership Drive Remembers Joe Clementi
Over the past 75 years, many future luminaries launched their careers at WHAV. One was Joe Clementi. He worked for WHDH radio and television for 25 years, but earlier worked at WHAV alongside Edwin V. Johnson, Gary LaPierre and others. During WHAV’s Reunion of the Radio Stars in 2016, Clementi said “This job opened up and I was living in Lawrence at the time so it really worked out well. I spent two years here and had really a fun time.”
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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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Mayor Touts Completion of Repairs and Improvements to City Hall After Years of Decline
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Mayor James J. Fiorentini said years of decay at Haverhill City Hall are now behind the city. WHAV reported last August a series of repairs and improvements were underway. These included construction of a new $1.2 million retaining wall between the building and its Main Street parking lot; fixing City Hall’s exterior white terracotta, including its ornamental columns and lentils …
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Haverhill, Area Communities Share in $4.2 Million State Recycling Dividend Grants
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To mark America Recycles Day last week, a number of area communities shared in $4.2 million in state grants to help communities improve recycling, composting and waste reduction programs. Haverhill, received $31,500, while other grants went to Lawrence, $56,000; Methuen, $33,000; North Andover, $8,190; and Groveland, $1,260 through the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program, approved by the state Department of Environmental …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence Health Workers Priorities for State Loan Repayment Program
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The state is putting $130 million into a loan repayment program to encourage social workers, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, substance use recovery coaches and case managers to stay in the workforce. Among the state’s priorities are helping those who work or reside in Haverhill, Methuen or Lawrence, which have been designated as COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Initiative communities. The Executive …
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Sections: Haverhill, Health
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Bill Rodgers of Olympic and Marathon Fame to Serve as Feaster Five Grand Marshal
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Marathoner and Olympian Bill Rodgers is the grand marshal for this year’s Feaster Five Road Race, a Thanksgiving Day tradition that annually attracts thousands of runners and walkers of all levels. The 35th Annual Feaster Five Road Race is presented by Schneider Electric and hosted by the Merrimack Valley Striders running club. It offers a 5K or five-mile route option, …
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Haverhill Schools Tailor Multi-Pronged Plan to Lift Student MCAS Scores Post Pandemic
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The 2022 MCAS test results are in and, while they are less than ideal, Haverhill educators say they show signs of improvement now that in-person classes are back in session once again. As WHAV first reported in September, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System showed city students lost ground during the pandemic in English language arts like many communities across the …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Last Chance to Buy Emmaus Raffle Tickets to Win Porsche E-Bike
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It’s last call for those who want a chance to win a Porsche E-bike during Emmaus’ fundraising drawing in support of its programs serving homeless and formerly homeless men, women and families. The size of the electric bike, valued at $8,550, is medium and best fits a person between 5’5″ to 5’10” in height. Tickets are $50 each and on …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Merrimack Valley Chamber Offers Business Mixer and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Wang’s Liquors
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The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is offering a business networking mixer and ribbon cutting ceremony at Wang’s Liquors in Haverhill. It takes place Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 5-7 p.m., at Wang’s Liquors, 38 Washington St., Haverhill. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be available, along with the chance to win door prizes. Attendance costs $10 for Chamber members …
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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: Rep. Christina A. Minicucci and Mary Martin of New England Equine Rescue North.
- 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.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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