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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 16, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Of Course There’s News Today
As a public service, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, remains on the job 24/7, delivering timely and consistent coverage of the topics that matter most to you.
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WHAV offers more local news, more news that matters and more often.
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Haverhill School Committee, Mayor Spar Over Teachers’ Strike Pact Impact on Budget Shortfall
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A shortfall in Haverhill’s school budget for next year resulted in finger pointing and claims of disingenuousness at last week’s School Committee meeting. Assistant Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling began by explaining how the budget for the current school year was determined. He explained money came of three sources, state Chapter 70 education; Esser III, derived from the American Rescue Plan …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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During Haverhill Law Day, DePaulo Receives Moody Award, Tucker Talks Cornerstones of Democracy
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(Additional photographs below.) Respect, bridging the differences between people and working together emerged as a major theme during Haverhill District Court’s observance of Law Day last Friday. The highlight of the annual ceremony was the presentation of the Moody Award to retired Essex County Assistant District Attorney John M. DePaulo, who served nearly 30 years. During the ceremony, bordering on …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Mayor Submits $245.7 Million City Spending Plan; City Council to Hold Hearings with Departments
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While not formally on the Haverhill City Council agenda tonight, release of Mayor James J. Fiorentini’s $245.7 million proposed spending plan is expected to be front of mind. The mayor says the budget for the year that begins July 1 increases by $12 million—with the school department being $8.7 million of that. In fact, $8.7 million is also the number …
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Haverhill’s River Bards Back Tomorrow in Downtown Haverhill
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Haverhill’s River Bards are back tomorrow, May 17. The group, in collaboration with Creative Haverhill, continues the poetry series in-person the third Wednesday of May, and June at 7 p.m., at HC Media, 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill. Open mic follows each program.
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Bong & Pong Championship Raises $16,000 for YWCA to Support Sexual Assault Victims
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The First Annual Bong & Pong Championship, hosted earlier this month by Stem Haverhill, attracted 32 teams and more than 300 participants and raised $16,000 for the YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts to help support sexual assault victims. Stem Haverhill owner Caroline Pineau noted cannabis entrepreneurs have added “an exciting and innovative approach to fundraising and social equity in Massachusetts since legal …
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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: Herb Bergh, president, Haverhill Education Foundation, and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center interim Executive Director William Kelly.
- 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. Guest: Maureen Lynch, superintendent, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School.
- 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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