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97.9 WHAV ♦ January 13, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Environmental Concerns Could Slow Approval of Haverhill's Oxford Crossing Apartments, Restaurant
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Environmental considerations could slow development of “Oxford Crossing,” a planned “village” comprised of a six-story building with 230 apartments, new restaurant, bakery and gourmet market and boutique retail spaces, near the border of Haverhill and North Andover off Route 125. The state Department of Environmental Protection is calling for a deeper review of wetlands alterations proposed for the construction of …
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Haverhill Councilors Pressure Mayor to Detail Mental Health Program Specifics and Payments
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The Haverhill City Council again asked Mayor James J. Fiorentini Tuesday night to come up with a strategy for addressing local mental health issues, including how payments will be made for services. Council Vice President John A. Michitson and Councilor Melissa J. Lewandowski placed the matter on the agenda. Lewandowski asked about the needs of Haverhill public school students, what …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Republican Party Chairman Lyons, Area Republican Committees to Meet in Haverhill Wednesday
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Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jim Lyons and members of area Republican Committees are meeting next Wednesday night in Haverhill. Haverhill Republican Committee Chair Jeralyn Levasseur said 1st Essex Republican State Committee Man and Woman Shaun P. Toohey and Maura Ryan, 2nd Essex’ John McCarthy and Jaclyn Corriveau and 3rd Essex’ Steve Zykofsky and Amy Carnevale are invited to participate. Candidates …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill, Region
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Deceased Groveland Firefighter’s Gift Pays for Protective Gear Rack
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The Groveland Fire Department recently purchased a protective gear rack thanks to the generosity of a former member of the department. James Chooljian, a Groveland resident and member of the Groveland Fire Department, died in 1995 followed by his wife in 2002. Fire Chief Robert Valentine and the Groveland Fire Fighters Association said the Chooljians’ estate donated money in 2006 …
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Endicott College Presents Phoebe Potts Feb. 8 in ‘Too Fat For China’
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The Tadler Center for Humanities at Endicott College welcomes acclaimed comic and storyteller Phoebe Potts Feb. 8 to present her one-woman show, “Too Fat For China,” a comedic look at the agony of adoption. “Too Fat For China” follows Potts as she tries, fails and eventually succeeds in adopting a baby. After a U.S. adoption goes horribly wrong, Potts finds …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Haverhill Library Plans ‘Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music’ Jan. 19
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The Haverhill Public Library plans a program of songs and stories about the origins of the blues, rock and country music presented by singer and songwriter Jon Waterman. The program, which also features an accompanying slideshow, explores some of the fascinating characters and events that are part of the history and the role of music in society. “A Journey through …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Haverhill’s Kristen Carbone Moves to Serve Restaurant Fan Base at Pica’s Deli & Ice Cream
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Haverhill’s Kristen Carbone said she was sad last fall when she realized an ongoing labor shortage and rising utilities and food costs would mean the closing of her nearly three-year-old Carbone’s Kitchen in Central Square Bradford. Carbone also knew she’d be back quickly to take care of her loyal fans. Carbone is now taking charge of cold case and made-to-order …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region
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- 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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- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Sunday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- Pulse on Health: Go behind the scenes to another Greater Lawrence Family Health Center all-site meeting—this one from the Health Center’s soon-to-be-expanded West Site, 700 Essex St., Lawrence. Dr. Guy Fish, president and CEO, talks about the strategic plan, as well as news from the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and updates from the state Department of Public Health.
- FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Monday’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. Ryan Hamilton and Ed Pap, executive vice president, Southwick Social Ventures.
- 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.
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