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WHAV Founder: Local News Reporting Brings ‘Intelligent Citizenship’

WHAV founder John T. “Jack” Russ knew the connection between those who seek out what’s happening in their communities and those who make good neighbors. On the dedication of WHAV’s new studio building 75 years ago this month, he spelled out his convictions.

“This is the service of supplying the members of the community with the information they need for intelligent citizenship. This is the service of defending and advancing the interests of the community,” Russ said.

Achieving Russ’ vision requires listener and reader financial support, but WHAV is running behind during this end-of-year appeal. WHAV covers the most local news, but let’s not risk “intelligent citizenship” by allowing important happenings to fall through the cracks. You can help by clicking here and taking your pick from among the options.

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City Desk

Haverhill Plans Special Election Next Year to Ask Voters to Consider How to Pay for Consentino School

Haverhill Plans Special Election Next Year to Ask Voters to Consider How to Pay for Consentino School
Haverhill plans a special election in May of next year giving Haverhill residents an opportunity to vote on how to pay for a new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School. Following an night of discussion, the Haverhill City Council voted last night to hold the vote—an alternative to Mayor James J. Fiorentini’s plan to pay for the $160 million replacement school …

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Haverhill Landlord Settles Charges of Fraudulently Obtaining State Housing Subsidies

Haverhill Landlord Settles Charges of Fraudulently Obtaining State Housing Subsidies
A Haverhill landlord has agreed to pay the state $40,000 to settle allegations he fraudulently obtained state housing subsidies. Attorney General Maura Healey said in a statement Tuesday that Thomas E. Theriault of Haverhill allegedly presented falsified documents to obtain $20,000 in housing subsidies from the Department of Housing and Community Development. To obtain the subsidies from the HomeBASE program, …

Sections: Haverhill, State House News

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Haverhill High Head Football Coach, Assistant Coach, 18-Year-Old Charged in Hazing Assaults

Haverhill High Head Football Coach, Assistant Coach, 18-Year-Old Charged in Hazing Assaults
Haverhill High School’s head football coach and assistant coach, both accused of covering up an indecent assault on students during hazing incidents between last August and October, and an 18-year-old who allegedly participated in the attack were formally charged Tuesday in Haverhill District Court. Coach Timothy M. O’Connor, Assistant Coach Michael J. Kwegyir-Attah and Jesse J. Rodriguez were ordered by …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

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Regional News

DiZoglio Names Transition Team; Includes Former Haverhill Aide Who Called for Hospital Review

DiZoglio Names Transition Team; Includes Former Haverhill Aide Who Called for Hospital Review
Sen. and Auditor-Elect Diana DiZoglio’s new transition team includes a few local notables, including a former Haverhill mayoral aide who 20 years ago called for a forensic audit of the former city-owned Hale Hospital. Stephen Lisauskas, former aide to Haverhill Mayor John J. Guerin, was named to DiZoglio’s Communications and Engagement team. Lisauskas, now vice president of WasteZero, once urged …

Sections: Haverhill, Region, State House News

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Community Spotlight

Temple Emanu-El and Calvary Baptist Church Join for Martin Luther King Jr. Service

Temple Emanu-El and Calvary Baptist Church Join for Martin Luther King Jr. Service
Temple Emanu-El of Haverhill joins with Calvary Baptist Church for its annual Shabbat service honoring the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in January. The annual service, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King in song and prayer, follows the weekly Sabbath liturgy and includes selected readings from the writings of King. Cantor Vera Broekhuysen, spiritual leader of Temple …

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Business Bulletin

Haverhill Attorneys Jay and Joe Cleary Team with Downey Law Group as of Jan. 1

Haverhill Attorneys Jay and Joe Cleary Team with Downey Law Group as of Jan. 1
Haverhill attorneys James “Jay” P. Cleary III and Joseph A. Cleary will be joining Downey Law Group Jan. 1 as “of counsel” to the firm. The Clearys are third generation lawyers who have been in practice since 1977.  They will continue to specialize in elder law, estate planning, wills and trusts, probate of estates, as well as residential and commercial …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill

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