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City Desk

Committee Recommends Raise for Next Haverhill Mayor, Trim of Council, School Committee Benefits

Committee Recommends Raise for Next Haverhill Mayor, Trim of Council, School Committee Benefits
An outside committee is recommending raising the salary of Haverhill’s next mayor, while freezing compensation for city councilors and School Committee members and eliminating existing health insurance coverage for those bodies. Haverhill city councilors tonight formally receive the recommendations—stemming from a survey of comparable cities. No vote is planned, but an agenda item suggests councilors could consider compensation adjustments as …

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O’Niell, of Haverhill, Joins Merrimac Fire Department as Full-Time Firefighter and EMT

O’Niell, of Haverhill, Joins Merrimac Fire Department as Full-Time Firefighter and EMT
A Haverhill man is the latest addition to the Merrimac Fire Department. Nicholas O’Niell began working last Saturday as a full-time firefighter. For the past year, he worked as an on-call firefighter and EMT. Fire Chief Larry Fisher thanked O’Niell for his “hard work and dedication to the citizens of Merrimac during his time on-call.” Fisher added, “Nicholas has been …

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Regional News

U.S. Reps. Trahan, Moulton, Kuster and Pappas Seek More Federal Aid to Curb Merrimack River Pollution

U.S. Reps. Trahan, Moulton, Kuster and Pappas Seek More Federal Aid to Curb Merrimack River Pollution
Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Congressman Seth Moulton and their New Hampshire counterparts, U.S. Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas recently joined together in requesting, for the fifth year in a row, more federal money to combat combined sewer overflows polluting the Merrimack River. This year’s letter requesting $280 million was sent to House appropriators leading negotiations on paying for the …

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YWCA Names 20 to be Honored in May at 40th Annual Tribute to Women Awards

YWCA Names 20  to be Honored in May at 40th Annual Tribute to Women Awards
YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts named on Monday the 20 women—representing businesses, schools, government and nonprofits—it plans to honor during May’s 2023 Tribute to Women Awards. The 40th annual event honors women from across the Merrimack Valley and the north shore. The honorees are Ruthnora “Ruthy” Estes, Methuen Arlington Neighborhood; Maureen L. Healy, Ashland Farm at North Andover; Kerri Sheeran Perry - …

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill YMCA Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool Saturday

Haverhill YMCA Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool Saturday
The YMCA is again having its unusual underwater Easter egg hunt this Saturday. Haverhill’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool gives children a chance to gather eggs in the large pool and redeem them for prizes. YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller appeared yesterday on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, saying the hunt is a way to help kids …

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Business Bulletin

Economic Development Secretary Hao Addresses Spring Business Expo Lunch Wednesday

Economic Development Secretary Hao Addresses Spring Business Expo Lunch Wednesday
State Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao is the lunch speaker during the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Business Expo, Trade Show, Health and Wellness Fair tomorrow. Hao, who was named to the post in January by Gov. Maura Healey, addresses the state of the Commonwealth’s economy with a panel of Merrimack Valley leaders. The lunch takes place Wednesday, …

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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. Guest: Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta. (Sen. Barry R. Finegold was also scheduled, but asked for a postponement.)
  • 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.

Wednesday’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: Janet Nittmann of Windrush Farm Therapeutic Riding Center and Scott Winters of CNA Stores.
  • 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.
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