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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 30, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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On-air and online, listener- and reader-supported WHAV remains on the job because local news is more critical than ever.
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WHAV provides more local news, more news that matters and more often. Help keep this high volume of original local news reporting coming and support expanded coverage by becoming a monthly supporter of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Simply click here to choose among new and easy giving options. If you are already a current donor or member, please accept the community’s heartfelt thanks.
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Councilor Says Haverhill Police to Introduce New Unit During Pride Flag Raising Thursday
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Haverhill’s annual LGBTQIA+ Pride flag raising ceremony and reception Thursday will be accompanied by word of a new police department initiative. Haverhill City Councilor Thomas J. Sullivan gave a sneak preview during last week’s regular City Council meeting. “There will be a ceremony. It lasts about a half hour. The Police Department will be participating in this ceremony to announce …
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Merrimack Valley Transit Pledges Faster Response to Complaints From Disabled Riders
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Haverhill-based MeVa Transit, formerly known as the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority, was slow to investigate and respond to complaints by disabled riders over a two-year period ending Sept. 30, 2021. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office released its audit of the quasi-public bus operator last month, largely covering a period before Noah S. Berger became administrator. The audit centers on …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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‘State of Essex County: Elevating Community and Collaboration’ Takes Place Thursday
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Essex County Community Foundation hosts “The State of Essex County: Elevating Community and Collaboration” with a keynote address by Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll this Thursday. According to the group, the event is a gathering of more than 400 cross-sector leaders and community members from across Essex County. It will feature updated data on the health and well-being of the region …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Sen. Payano and Community Development Committee Plan Listening Session Today
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The Massachusetts legislature’s Community Development Committee, co-chaired by Sen Pavel Payano, is having, what it calls, a “listening session” today to hear from those who wish to introduce themselves to the committee. The hearing will be the first of the 2023-2024 session for the joint panel, chaired by Payano of Lawrence and nine-term Rep. McMurtry of Dedham. It takes place …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Methuen Resumes Yard Waste Collection, Beginning Tuesday
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Methuen begins regularly scheduled collection of yard waste on Tuesday. Methuen Mayor Neil Perry and Public Works Director Patrick Bower said they have worked to develop a temporary solution, while still planning to buy a city truck for the job. “Yard waste will be picked up on the regular schedule that coincides with recycling collection every two weeks,” said Perry. …
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Guest Opinion: 2017 Study Says Investing in School Buildings Improves Student Outcomes
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Editor’s note: Haverhill voters have a week to decide whether to support a debt exclusion as the method of financing construction of a new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School. A special election takes place Tuesday, June 6, at voters’ usual polling locations. Early voting runs from Wednesday, May 31, to Saturday, June 3, at Haverhill City Hall, in the former …
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Sections: Education, Election Central, Haverhill, Opinion
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Beautiful Garden? Nominate it for Monthly Award From the Haverhill Garden Club
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Now through September, the Haverhill Garden Club is recognizing a Garden of the Month anywhere throughout the city. The club is seeking nominations of your own outdoor oasis or that of someone you know and will present monthly awards. The Haverhill Garden Club asks that nominations be submitted through Facebook messenger.
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Greater Haverhill Chamber Honors Barrio Tacos, Tequila and Whiskey as Business of the Month
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The Greater Haverhill Chamber recently recognized Barrio of Haverhill as its April business of the month. Barrio tacos, tequila and whiskey opened during the spring of 2020 on the riverfront side of Harbor Place in downtown Haverhill. The restaurant was developed by Maggie and Dan Osborn of Atkinson, N.H., who began construction in 2019 on the 4,000-square-foot space set-aside for …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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2023 Election Central: Current Haverhill Candidates (Regularly Updated)
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Haverhill voters see major changes in 2023 in how they elect the City Council and School Committee and a reduced length of School Committee terms. The City Council expands to 11 members with seven city councilors elected by ward with four others elected at-large. The school Committee will have seven ward members, three citywide representatives and the mayor as tiebreaker. …
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Sections: Election Central
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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: Eunice Zeigler of the YWCA and Hailey Moschella of Haverhill Art Walk.
- 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.
- 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: Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Whittier Birthplace Executive Director Kaleigh Paré Shaughnessy.
- 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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