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City Desk

Haverhill Councilors Reject Plans for Housing Development Near Lake Street and Mohawk Trail

Haverhill Councilors Reject Plans for Housing Development Near Lake Street and Mohawk Trail
A developer hoping to build 14 single-family homes on 25.3 acres of land at Lake Street and Mohawk Trail in Haverhill, was unable to convince the City Council Tuesday night the project would be a good fit with the neighborhood. Aaron Orso, co-owner of Cedar Crest Development, attempted to use an element of the city’s new zoning master plan known …

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Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill Displays AIDS Memorial Quilt for World AIDS Day

Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill Displays AIDS Memorial Quilt for World AIDS Day
Five panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt are being presented by the Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill this weekend in honor of World AIDS Day today. While planning a march in 1985, gay rights activist Cleve Jones asked his fellow marchers to write the names of friends and loved ones who had died of AIDS on placards. They stood on …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Podcast: Haverhill Lions Club Brings Back Breakfast with Santa...and Mrs. Claus Dec. 10

Podcast: Haverhill Lions Club Brings Back Breakfast with Santa...and Mrs. Claus Dec. 10
The Haverhill Lions Club is bringing back Breakfast with Santa after a three-year-hiatus. Past President Laurie Cantwell, a recent guest on WHAV’s morning show, said the breakfast has always been a popular event with kids and adults alike. “They love bringing their little ones, and having them have that breakfast and visit with Santa and, like I said, Mrs. Claus …

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Regional News

Methuen and Groveland Police Departments Participate in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign

Methuen and Groveland Police Departments Participate in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign
The Methuen and Groveland Police Departments are taking part in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign this holiday season by adding more patrols and advocating for safe driving practices. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately one-third of all traffic crash deaths in the U.S. involve drunk drivers. On average, more than 10,000 …

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Community Spotlight

The Merrimack Valley String Orchestra Hosts Free Winter Concert Saturday

The Merrimack Valley String Orchestra Hosts Free Winter Concert Saturday
The Merrimack Valley String Orchestra presents a free winter concert this weekend for the general public. The concert is happening Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m., at Universalist-Unitarian Church, 15 Kenoza, Ave., Haverhill. Music includes Corelli, Vivaldi and arrangements of Intermezzo and Catalonian Carols, Pirates of the Caribbean, Colors of the Wind, Ode to Joy and more. Violin soloists will …

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Relay for Life of Greater Haverhill Holds Breakfast with Santa to Benefit American Cancer Society

Relay for Life of Greater Haverhill Holds Breakfast with Santa to Benefit American Cancer Society
Relay for Life of Greater Haverhill is having a pancake breakfast with Santa this weekend to benefit the American Cancer Society. The breakfast is on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., at the American Legion, 1314 Main St., Haverhill. Activities include crafts, photos with Santa and gingerbread houses to decorate. Attendance costs $7 per person or $30 for a family …

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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: Clare Fortune-Ladd and Hailey Moschella discuss AIDS Memorial Quilt panels on display the Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill and Lynnann Rivers of the Salvation Army.
  • 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. Guests: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Kerri Perry, CEO of Community Action.
  • 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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