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97.9 WHAV ♦ December 07, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill City Councilors Choose to Solicit More Feedback Before Taking Vote on Accessory Apartments
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The Haverhill City Council decided last night the best way to handle what had become a controversial plan—allowing expanded opportunities to create so-called “accessory dwelling units”—is to hold the idea for further study. Last week, councilors also elected to put on hold a proposal, supported by Mayor James. J. Fiorentini, permitting what previously had been limited to “in-law” apartments, but …
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Two-Alarm Portland Street, Haverhill, Fire Displaces Seven; Cause May be Wood Stove
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Four adults and three children were displaced late Monday afternoon when a fire broke out at a single-family home on Portland Street in Haverhill. The fire, which went to two alarms, was reported at 5:18 p.m., at 26 Portland St. Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien said arriving firefighters found flames on the first floor, which penetrated into the wall, and …
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Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence Receive State Grants to Stem Youth Gang Violence
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Haverhill and Methuen will share nearly $300,000, while Lawrence will receive $250,000 to combat youth violence. Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration awarded the Sen. Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative grants to 15 cities across the Commonwealth. According to the state, the money “supports regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to youth violence intervention, prevention, enforcement, prosecution and reintegration services.” It is …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Methuen Receives State Community Compact Grant to Build Records Management System
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Methuen will use $200,000 from the latest round of state Community Compact grants to improve its records management. The grant is intended to “enable more effective management of records, reduce record-keeping redundancies, reduce storage costs and increase usable office space through the elimination of unnecessary files.” The awards were made by Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito at a State House ceremony …
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Stevens Memorial Library Hosts ‘She’s on the Case,’ with Three Critically Acclaimed Mystery Writers
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North Andover’s Stevens Memorial Library is welcoming three critically acclaimed, female mystery writers to discuss their work at an event entitled “She’s on the Case.” The program is happening Thursday, Dec. 8, from 7-8 p.m., online. Authors Sulari Gentill, Hank Phillippi Ryan and Eva Jurczyk are going to discuss their respective novels: The Woman in the Library, Her Perfect Life …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Haverhill High School Offers Presentation on Youth and Families Mental Health Awareness
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Haverhill High School is partnering with the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley to offer an informational presentation on mental health among youth and families. The presentation takes place Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Haverhill High School, 137 Monument St., Haverhill. Topics include depression, anxiety, non-suicidal self-injury and suicide prevention efforts. Resources will be included. The presentation aims to help …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Education, Haverhill
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Buttonwoods Festival of Trees Resumes Today with Ladies and Educators Celebration
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The 21st annual Buttonwoods Festival of Trees resumes from noon-8 p.m. today, highlighted by its Ladies and Educators segment beginning in the afternoon. Between 3 and 8 p.m., adult women and educators pay $5 each and senior women pay $3 each. The day also features shopping from local vendors and crafters and a visit from Santa. All events take place …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Toy Drive Ends Friday
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The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill is asking for donations of new and unwrapped toys for their holiday toy drive. The drive is open now and ends Friday, Dec. 9. Donations may be dropped off from Monday to Friday, between 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Boys and Girls Club, 55 Emerson St., Haverhill. To arrange a drop off …
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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.
- 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.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Thursday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guest: Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director Scott Forbes.
- 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: Live. 7 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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