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Haverhill Voters Support Debt Exclusion for Consentino School, But Opponents Put Up a Fight

Haverhill Voters Support Debt Exclusion for Consentino School, But Opponents Put Up a Fight
Haverhill voters yesterday approved, by a relatively thin margin, paying for a new middle school through a debt exclusion. Voters approved—3,182 to 2,734, or 448 votes—the exception to the state’s tax-limiting law to pay for the new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School. The ballot question lost only four of 22 precincts, with residents of Ward 4, closest to the borders …

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City Council Signs Off on Haverhill and Whittier School Budgets, Police Spending

City Council Signs Off on Haverhill and Whittier School Budgets, Police Spending
The Haverhill City Council Monday gave its approval to final budget requests for Haverhill Public Schools, Haverhill Police Department and Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. School Superintendent Margaret Marotta and Assistant Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling presented their budget request of $127.9 million, telling councilors the total provides level services for the upcoming year. Admitting this budget would be the …

Sections: Haverhill

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Destination Downtown Haverhill Boasts Seasonal Activities From June-October

Destination Downtown Haverhill Boasts Seasonal Activities From June-October
Destination Downtown Haverhill, a loose affiliation of businesses, residents and nonprofit organizations, is preparing for a season of walk-friendly activities in and near the city’s central business district. Organizers call attention to the 45th season of the Haverhill Farmers Market, third annual CiderFEAST New England, fourth annual Longest Table, restaurant Tasty Awards, Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus, September’s Haverhill Art Walk …

Sections: Haverhill

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Education

Merrimac Students Honor Active Service Members and Veterans with Performances and Readings

Merrimac Students Honor Active Service Members and Veterans with Performances and Readings
Public schools in Merrimac came together recently to recognize active service members and veterans who are a part of the Merrimac community. Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew and Principal Stephanie Dembro credited students and staff at the Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir and Helen R. Donaghue Schools. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade, directed by music teacher Johanna Dickson, …

Sections: Education, Region

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Community Spotlight

American Legion Riders Plans Scenic Motorcycle Ride Saturday to Benefit Veterans

American Legion Riders Plans Scenic Motorcycle Ride Saturday to Benefit Veterans
American Legion Riders of Haverhill, is planning a scenic motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit disabled and limbless veterans. The ride, which takes place rain or shine, will be followed by a cookout featuring food, music and raffles. Entry is $25 per rider and $15 each for passengers and walk-ins. Registration takes place Saturday, June 10, between 8:30 and 10 a.m., …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

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Business Bulletin

Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Bank of New England Golf Tournament July 17

Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Bank of New England Golf Tournament July 17
The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is planning its 2023 Annual Golf Spectacular. The annual tournament, with Bank of New England as the title sponsor, takes place Monday, July 17, with an 11 a.m. shotgun start, at Indian Ridge Country Club, 73 Lovejoy Road, Andover. Registration begins at 10 that morning. For $299 each, golfers have use of a cart, …

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. Guest: Haverhill Farmers Manager Jeff Grassie.
  • 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.

Thursday’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: Special “Behind the Mic” segment with WHAV’s “All Request Friday Night” host Chris Porter and Sen. Pavel Payano.
  • 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 School Committee: Live. 7 p.m.
  • Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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