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City Desk

Conservation Commission: Vermont Flooding Draws Climate Parallels to Haverhill’s Little River Dam

Conservation Commission: Vermont Flooding Draws Climate Parallels to Haverhill’s Little River Dam
Flooding in Vermont has brought the issue of removing Haverhill’s Little River dam into the spotlight. Speaking at a meeting of the Haverhill Conservation Commission on Thursday, Haverhill Environmental Health Technician Robert Moore pointed to the flooding damage in Vermont and how eliminating the dam could help protect property owners if that situation should happen here. “The things that are …

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Business Bulletin

State Now Seeks Business Community Input Tuesday on Basiliere Bridge Replacement

State Now Seeks Business Community Input Tuesday on Basiliere Bridge Replacement
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation continues to collect opinions on the planned replacement of the Pfc. Ralph T. Basiliere Bridge over the Merrimack River. Transportation officials next will hear from the business community Tuesday, July 18, from 4-6 p.m., at the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill. In a pre-meeting survey, members of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of …

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Regional News

Lee and Delmare Join Groveland Council on Aging as Director, Outreach Coordinator

Lee and Delmare Join Groveland Council on Aging as Director, Outreach Coordinator
The Groveland Council on Aging has new leadership following the recent appointments of Alyssa Lee as director and Janet Delmare as outreach coordinator. Lee has nearly 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit organizations. She said she is excited to bring her knowledge of human resources, leadership and advocacy for seniors to Groveland. “It’s an honor to be entrusted with …

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Education

Haverhill’s Moody School Seeks Paraprofessionals, Plans Job Fair July 18

Haverhill’s Moody School Seeks Paraprofessionals, Plans Job Fair July 18
Haverhill’s William H. Moody School, an integrated pre-school, is hiring paraprofessionals. Paraprofessionals work 10 months a year and receive city benefits. A job fair takes place Tuesday, July 18, from 1-3 p.m., at the school, 58 Margin St., Haverhill. There are also job postings online at schoolspring.com and more information by calling Haverhill Public Schools human resources at 978-374-3411.

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Community Spotlight

Buttonwoods Museum Offers Free Tours of Bradford Common and Elmwood Cemetery

Buttonwoods Museum Offers Free Tours of Bradford Common and Elmwood Cemetery
Buttonwoods Museum is again offering free guided tours with Historic Bradford Center and Elmwood Cemetery coming up next. The Historic Bradford Center Tour, including Kimball Tavern, takes place Wednesday, July 19, at 10 a.m., on Bradford Common across from the Church. Cathy Petersen serves as tour guide. No registration is required. A tour of Elmwood Cemetery takes place Saturday, July …

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Haverhill Public Library Features Exhibit by Painter Hammontree

Haverhill Public Library Features Exhibit by Painter Hammontree
Haverhill Public Library is hosting an art exhibit by painter Don Hammontree through the end of August. Hammontree paints everyday scenes from around the world and is also a photographer and songwriter and has recorded three solo albums, as well as work with the bands 6 Feet Over, Bad Fogelberg and Why England Slept. “My paintings capture everyday moments among …

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Election Central

2023 Election Central: Current Haverhill Candidates (Regularly Updated)

2023 Election Central: Current Haverhill Candidates (Regularly Updated)
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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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: Haverhill Assistant School Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling.
  • 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.

Saturday’s Radio Highlights

  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Sunday’s Radio Highlights

  • Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
  • Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
  • Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
  • FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
  • Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  • Let George Do It: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Monday’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: Cameron “Cam” Davidowicz of Haverhill of New England Free Jacks and Keith Boucher of MakeIT Haverhill.
  • 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.
  • Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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