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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 13, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the ever-growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand after three years of the pandemic or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially.
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One Haverhill School Crowding Solution Requires Decision by End of Next Month
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Haverhill school officials are concerned that, at least in the near future, enrollment projections suggest more students than classroom space available. School Superintendent Margaret Marotta told the School Committee one solution requires a decision by the end of next month. She backed her conclusion by noting a significant increase in pre-school enrollment, a large middle school population which will begin …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Fiorentini Says He Served as Mayor His Way and Will Leave Office ‘My Way;’ Compares Before and After
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Part 1 of 2 Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini celebrated his nearly 20 years as mayor Saturday with family, supporters and two of his predecessors, but said he will not seek another term. In a speech demonstrating a wide array of emotions, the mayor choked up, but stood by his earlier pledge not to run again. “I believe if I …
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City Council Considers Changes to Proposed Haverhill Rules for What Were Once ‘In-Law’ Units
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The city is changing its proposed revamp of what were once known as “in law apartments,” with the current draft limiting the size of units, requiring building foundations and special permits for detached units and other rules. Members of the City Council’s Administration and Finance Committee meet tonight to iron out these and other changes to what are now known …
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North Andover Woman, 68, Receives Injuries When She Leaves Moving Car on I-93
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A 68-year-old North Andover woman was injured Saturday morning when, New Hampshire State Police, she left her moving car on Interstate 93 in Bow, N.H. State Police said they received a call just after 10 a.mn., Saturday, reporting an injured pedestrian on the highway in Bow. Once on-scene Troopers noted Donna Dekow had been driving a 2013 Porsche SUV when …
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Pentucket Regional School Chief Expects Tight Spending Plan for Next School Year
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The head of the Pentucket Regional School District expects a tight spending plan this this year, citing higher operating, utility and state-mandated costs and following a year of layoffs and cuts in sports programs. Pentucket Superintendent Justin Bartholomew, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” show said residents can weigh in tomorrow night during a public hearing on spending …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Haverhill Public Library Presents ‘Heroes of the Underground Railroad’ Next Week
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“Heroes of the Underground Railroad,” a children’s play by Bright Star Touring Theatre, takes place next week at the Haverhill Public Library. During one of the darkest periods of American History, thousands of enslaved people undertook a harrowing journey to find freedom. That story comes to life in “Heroes of the Underground Railroad,” which highlights several of the heroic stories …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Postal Service, State Department of Developmental Services Jobs at Job Fair Thursday
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Federal and state jobs, along with those in the private sector, are among those on tap this Thursday when MakeIT Haverhill offers its latest job fair and career training event. The U.S. Postal Service; state Department of Developmental Services; Community Action’s Head Start; and Waystone Health and Human Services, formerly Fidelity House CRC, are among those with recruiters on hand …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, 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. Guests: Ron Carpenito and Kerri Petalidas, Haverhill Exchange Club St Patrick’s Day Breakfast.
- 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.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Tuesday’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: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Executive Director Javier Bristol.
- 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 City Council: Live. 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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