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City Desk

Apparent Stubbornness Sets Stage for Competing Mayoral and City Council Public Events March 21

Apparent Stubbornness Sets Stage for Competing Mayoral and City Council Public Events March 21
A long-running rivalry between Haverhill’s mayor and some members of the City Council means competing public events next month. Mayor James J. Fiorentini plans to deliver his final State of the City Address Tuesday, March 21, at 7 p.m., in City Hall auditorium while the City Council meets at the same time across the hall. In a narrow 5-4 vote, …

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Haverhill High Football Coach, Assistant, Student Return to Court April 9 in Alleged Hazing Case

Haverhill High Football Coach, Assistant, Student Return to Court April 9 in Alleged Hazing Case
Two members of the Haverhill High School coaching staff and a senior student charged in connection with alleged hazing incidents last summer and fall are expected to return to court in April. Forty-eight-year-old Coach Timothy M. O’Connor, 27-year-old Assistant Coach Michael J. Kwegyir-Attah and 18-year-old Jesse J. Rodriguez appeared Wednesday in Haverhill District Court for a pre-trial hearing. O’Connor and …

Sections: Crime, Haverhill

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Regional News

Haverhill, North Andover and West Newbury Groups Share in Cultural Sector Recovery Grants

Haverhill, North Andover and West Newbury Groups Share in Cultural Sector Recovery Grants
Nonprofits groups in Haverhill, North Andover and West Newbury were among those awarded Wednesday one-time state Cultural Sector Recovery Grants designed to “assist cultural organizations and artists recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and operate more efficiently moving forward.” The grants come from a $4 billion pandemic recovery package approved by the legislature in December 2021. Haverhill-based Historic New England picked …

Sections: Haverhill, Region

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With Perry Sick, At-Large Councilor Beauregard Steps in as Methuen’s Acting Mayor

With Perry Sick, At-Large Councilor Beauregard Steps in as Methuen’s Acting Mayor
At-Large Councilor David P. Beauregard Jr. is serving as Methuen’s acting mayor in light of the hospitalization of Mayor Neil Perry. As WHAV reported earlier this week, Perry “experienced some health issues” and was sent to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston for tests. A joint Mayor’s office and City Council statement Wednesday reported Beauregard is as acting mayor in accordance …

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West Newbury Police Seek Help Identifying Man Caught on Video Before House Break

West Newbury Police Seek Help Identifying Man Caught on Video Before House Break
The West Newbury Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man caught on surveillance video at a breaking and entering on Ash Street. Police said the break took place Tuesday at about 9:39 a.m. when an individual kicked in a door to the home's garage and kicked in an internal door to gain access where valuables, …

Sections: Crime, Region

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Education

Last Chance Tonight for Public to Shape Future of Whittier Tech Before Building Committee Meets

Last Chance Tonight for Public to Shape Future of Whittier Tech Before Building Committee Meets
The public may weigh in tonight on options for renovating or replacing Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. Superintendent Maureen Lynch was a guest yesterday morning on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, and says tonight’s meeting is the last one before the school’s building committee make its choice Friday. “We’ll be looking at the three options we’ve been asked to …

Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Windrush Farm Offers Spring Therapeutic Riding Lessons for Those With Special Needs

Windrush Farm Offers  Spring Therapeutic Riding Lessons for Those With Special Needs
There are few better ways to enjoy a bright spring day and to observe nature bursting back to life, than on the back of a horse. Windrush Farm in North Andover offers the opportunity for riders with special needs to learn to ride this spring or to get back in the saddle and enjoy the freedom and mobility offered by …

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Business Bulletin

Finegold, Payano and Tarr to Address Merrimack Valley Chamber on Their Senate Priorities

Finegold, Payano and Tarr to Address Merrimack Valley Chamber on Their Senate Priorities
State Sens. Barry R. Finegold, Pavel Payano and Bruce E. Tarr are expected to outline their legislative priorities this session when they deliver a “Report from the Massachusetts State Senate” March 3. Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Chairman and former Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan moderates the Chamber breakfast Friday, March 3, from 7:30-9 a.m., at Haverhill Country Club, 58 Brickett …

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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. Guest: Haverhill Promise Director Jessica Kallin.
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  • 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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  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guest: Gerald Kobelski, Service Corps Of Retired Executives.
  • 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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