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97.9 WHAV ♦ July 12, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Councilors Agree Apartments Improvement Over Abandoned Gas Station
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The Haverhill City Council gave its approval Tuesday to the construction of a 14-unit apartment building on the site of an abandoned gas station and an adjacent office building near Monument Square. The company, known as 7-13 Kenoza Ave., is owned by Christos Eliopoulos of Medford and John Tucci of Wakefield. Their plans call for the clearing of those two …
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Vargas Says State House Training Helps Reverse Stigma Around Opioid Overdose Treatment
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More than 150 Massachusetts legislators and their staffs recently learned how to use naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose. Reps. Andy Vargas, Kate Donaghue and Smitty Pignatelli and Sen. John Keenan hosted the training at the State House for legislators and staff. Naloxone is commonly known by its brand name Narcan. The event, named the Brian Donaghue Simpson Naloxone Training …
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Sections: Haverhill, State House News
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State’s Expanded Summer Nights Program Brings Free Youth Activities to Haverhill, Methuen
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The state’s expanded Summer Nights Program, geared to urban youth ages 13 to 21, is bringing free fitness programs to Haverhill and Methuen. The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill is offering organized activities including sports, fitness, recreation, finance literacy, community service projects and more, Monday-Friday through Aug. 25, from 4-8 p.m., at 55 Emerson St., Haverhill. Meanwhile, the …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Not Just for Seniors, Groveland Council on Aging Plans Gatherings, Games and Activities This Summer
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The Groveland Council on Aging is offering summer events and programs for both seniors and the larger community. Council on Aging Director Alyssa Lee said activities begin Thursday, July 13, with a gathering hosted by the Friends of the Council on Aging, providing an opportunity to connect with people, share ideas and “create a positive impact on the community” while …
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State Awards Pentucket Regional School District $71,407 for Security Improvements
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Pentucket Regional School District is receiving state help to protect students and educators by bolstering security. Pentucket Regional was formally awarded $71,407 Tuesday—one of 42 Massachusetts school districts to share in nearly $3 million in grants through the Safer Schools and Communities Initiative. “These grants will provide schools with the resources necessary to foster safe learning environments for students and …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Duston-Dustin Garrison House Association Elects Morrow as President; Plans Upcoming Tours
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Josiah E. Morrow, descendant of Haverhill founder Joseph Peaslee, was elected president of the Duston-Dustin Garrison House Association at the association’s recent annual meeting. The association, based in Haverhill, owns and operates the 1697-era Duston Garrison House, 665 Hilldale Ave., Haverhill, built by Thomas Duston, husband of Hannah Emerson Duston. It is one of Haverhill’s seven cultural treasures and listed …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Greater Haverhill Chamber Plans New Member Coffee Next Week at Roasted Coffee Bar
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Those new to the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce or simply desire a refresher on available resources have a free opportunity to mingle and learn over coffee and refreshments next week. The New Member Coffee takes place Wednesday, July 19, from 8-9:30 a.m., at Roasted Coffee Bar, 181 Groveland St., Haverhill. Besides learning about Chamber membership and opportunities, there is …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Before You Go...
It wasn’t that long ago that residents of Essex County in Massachusetts and Rockingham County, N.H., enjoyed local news from a multitude of radio stations, but WHAV is now the only outlet serving this vast area.
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WHAV is part of a national trend of household and small business-supported nonprofit local news services stepping up to fill “news deserts” left after the collapse of other news media. On-air, online, over cable television and via smart apps, only WHAV provides hourly local news; Community Spotlight; live, daily interviews with newsmakers; government meetings; and more.
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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: Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew.
- 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. Guest: Linda Menzies, Punctuate4 Productions.
- 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.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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