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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 01, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Your Guide to Better Citizenship
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That’s the difference between Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service and others. WHAV members and donors make this free service available because they realize an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders and voters.
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Rep. Vargas Reports 32 Haverhill Residents Shared in $1 Million in State First-Time Homebuyer Grants
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State Rep. Andy X. Vargas said 32 Haverhill residents shared in more than $1 million in state grants to buy their first homes through the state’s MassDreams program. Vargas called attention to the statistics following a legislative briefing last week by MassHousing. He said the program awarded $1,049,631 in total to 32 Haverhill residents, with an average $32,800 grant to …
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Latino Coalition of Haverhill Celebrates 2022 Successes; Plans to Organize Wards for Fall Elections
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The Latino Coalition of Haverhill recently celebrated its 2022 accomplishments, including legislation requiring election of City Council and School Committee members mostly by ward. Newly elected Sen. Pavel Payano, himself elected in 2022 to a newly reconfigured majority-minority state senate district, presented a Massachusetts Senate citation to the Coalition in recognition of its “steadfast commitment to the Latino community and …
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Groups May Begin Applying for Haverhill Mental Health and Youth Activities Grants March 1
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Experts say the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the educational, social and physical well-being of Haverhill’s younger population. As a result, for the second year in a row Haverhill is distributing grant money to various non-profits and other agencies offering programs to help low- and moderate-income youth facing those issues. On Tuesday, Haverhill city councilors heard from …
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Police Charge 17-Year-Old Methuen Man with Murder in Sunday Morning Shooting Death
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A 17-year-old Methuen man was arrested Tuesday and charged in the shooting death of another Methuen man early Sunday. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara said Tuesday Adrian Isabel surrendered Tuesday afternoon. He was charged with murder in connection with the killing of 31-year-old Carlos Bello. “I commend the diligent work of …
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Split Panel Recommends Seating Kassner Over Mirra in Disputed House Race; Vote Wednesday
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The two Democrats on a three-member special House committee concluded the chamber should officially seat Kristin Kassner, a Hamilton Democrat who topped five-term Republican Rep. Lenny Mirra by a single vote in a contested recount. Reps. Michael Day of Stoneham and Daniel Ryan of Charlestown submitted a majority report to the House clerk’s office recommending Kassner be declared “the properly …
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Sections: Election Central, Region
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Haverhill Police Hockey Club Gets Ready for Game Against Boston Bruins Alumni
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Haverhill Police Hockey Club members are sharpening their skates for another game against the Boston Bruins Alumni team. The Haverhill Police Relief Association fundraiser takes place Saturday, April 1, at 2 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Skating Rink, behind Haverhill High School, 137 Monument St. Proceeds benefit the death/disability benefit fund. Spectators are also asked to bring canned goods for a …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Seth Moulton and Lori Trahan to Address Merrimack Valley Chamber Members Feb. 13
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U.S. Reps. Seth Moulton and Lori Trahan are scheduled to address members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce during the annual Congressional Breakfast Forum. Called “A Special report from Washington: The Challenges and Opportunities Facing the United States in 2023,” the forum takes place Monday, Feb. 13, beginning at 7:30, at DoubleTree by Hilton, 123 Old River Road, Andover. …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Region
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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. Guests: Rep. Adrianne Ramos, 14th Essex District.
- 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.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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