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City Desk

Councilors Seek Crosswalk Help for Haverhill’s Highlands Neighborhood

Councilors Seek Crosswalk Help for Haverhill’s Highlands Neighborhood
People living in Haverhill’s Highlands neighborhood say they are concerned about the lack of safe street crossings. Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua outlined some of those concerns during Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting. “One of the areas that they were particularly concerned about was at Mill Street and Boardman Street, and so they’ve asked that we look at two or three …

Sections: Haverhill

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State Awards Nearly $100,000 Grant to Ruth’s House of Haverhill to Upgrade Security

State Awards Nearly $100,000 Grant to Ruth’s House of Haverhill to Upgrade Security
Ruth’s House of Haverhill will update its security thanks to a Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant announced Wednesday. The Lafayette Square nonprofit was awarded $98,797 under a state program to assist at-risk organizations with on-site security measures. It was part of $3 million given to 47 organizations at “increased risk of hate crimes or terror attacks.” “Today’s recipient organizations contribute immeasurably …

Sections: Haverhill, State House News

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Regional News

Illegal Asbestos Removal Work at North Andover and Other Sites Brings Grand Jury Indictment

Illegal Asbestos Removal Work at North Andover and Other Sites Brings Grand Jury Indictment
An environmental services company and its owners were recently indicted by a grand jury on various charges in connection with worker safety violations and illegal asbestos work conducted in North Andover and other communities. Franklin Analytical Services of Marion and its owners, Thomas J. McCoog Sr. and Amy Franklin McCoog, also of Marion, were indicted by a statewide grand jury …

Sections: Crime, Region

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Education

Robert Gablosky Memorial Art Scholarship Available to Students Planning Arts Careers

Robert Gablosky Memorial Art Scholarship Available to Students Planning Arts Careers
Graduating high school seniors who plan a career in the arts have an opportunity to win this year’s $1,000 Robert Gablosky Memorial Art Scholarship. High school seniors, whether enrolled in public or private schools or are home-schooled, are eligible if they will be continuing their education in the arts and currently residing, or attending school, in the districts of Haverhill, …

Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region

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Community Spotlight

Mishstrong presents ‘Fairytales and Fantasy’ Cabaret to Benefit St. Ann’s Home

Mishstrong presents ‘Fairytales and Fantasy’ Cabaret to Benefit St. Ann’s Home
A cabaret show, presented by Mishstrong in support of St. Ann’s Home and area food pantries, is presenting two shows of “Fairytales and Fantasy.” The drag show, for ages 21 and up, takes place Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15, with doors opening at 6 and show from 7-10 p.m., each night, at Andover’s Old Town Hall, 20 Main …

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In Vote, Members of Merrimack Valley and RTN Federal Credit Unions Approve Merger

In Vote, Members of Merrimack Valley and RTN Federal Credit Unions Approve Merger
Members of Merrimack Valley Credit Union and RTN Federal Credit Union recently approved a merger that will, upon regulatory approval, make the combined institution one of the five largest credit unions in Massachusetts with more than $2.4 billion in assets. As WHAV previously reported, members were asked to cast votes at a special meeting to approve the merger and update …

Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region

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Business Bulletin

In Vote, Members of Merrimack Valley and RTN Federal Credit Unions Approve Merger

In Vote, Members of Merrimack Valley and RTN Federal Credit Unions Approve Merger
Members of Merrimack Valley Credit Union and RTN Federal Credit Union recently approved a merger that will, upon regulatory approval, make the combined institution one of the five largest credit unions in Massachusetts with more than $2.4 billion in assets. As WHAV previously reported, members were asked to cast votes at a special meeting to approve the merger and update …

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. Guests: Patricia Graham, Haverhill Firefighting Museum, and Rep. Adrianne Ramos, 14th Essex District.
  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
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  • 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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  • WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Kerri Sheeran Perry, CEO of Community Action.
  • 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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