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97.9 WHAV ♦ July 24, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Something to Think About...
As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the ever-growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand after three years of the pandemic or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially. And, only WHAV reliably covers these developments.
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WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, seeks to keep you abreast of what’s happening, but your membership support is needed. If you’re not already a member, consider a monthly subscription by reviewing the many giving options here.
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Haverhill Surprises: Bevilacqua to Retire, Wood Seeks School Seat, Sapienza-Donais Adds Council Run
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One of Haverhill’s longest-serving elected officials is retiring, a mayoral candidate in litigation against the city is hedging his bets with a School Committee run, another School Committee member takes out papers for City Council and a newcomer is all but a shoo-in for the Ward 1 School Committee seat. Friday’s deadline for taking out election nomination papers in Haverhill …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Marte Only Candidate to Seek Ward 1 Haverhill School Committee Seat
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Esteban Marte emerged Friday as the sole Haverhill School Committee candidate for Ward 1—a seat seen as critical for minority representation as the city moves to mostly ward-based elections. Marte, a researcher and photographer, responded to a WHAV story Friday about a lack of candidates for the seat near the deadline for taking out nomination papers. He said he would …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Friday Lightning Leads to Three-Alarm Haverhill House Fire; No Injuries and Home Salvageable
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Lightning early Friday night kicked off what became a three-alarm house fire in the western part of Haverhill. There were no injuries as a result of the single-family, colonial home blaze that begin just after 6 p.m., at 18 Mahoney Way, off Route 97, but there was extensive damage reported. Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien told WHAV the storm …
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Groveland Teen in Juvenile Court Next Month After Allegedly Shooting Splatter Ball Gun at Children
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A Groveland teen is being charged in connection with shooting a splatter ball gun out of a car window and causing two struck children to suffer bruises. Groveland Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen said the 17-year-old juvenile was charged with assault and battery following a Saturday, July 15, early evening incident in the area of Main and Broad Streets. Police …
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Methuen, Lawrence Food Programs Receive State Aid to Guard Against Future Supply Chain Issues
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Food programs in Methuen, Lawrence and other nearby communities last week received state help to ensure farmers, fishers and other local food producers are better connected to a strong, resilient food system to help mitigate future supply chain issues. For the first time, grants also provide aid for organizations impacted by drought or extreme weather events. Among those receiving Food …
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Haverhill Clubhouse Plans Golf Tournament and Fundraiser to Benefit Disabled Adults
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The Haverhill Clubhouse for disabled adults is having its first ever golf tournament in two weeks with activities for both registered golfers and others and a variety of raffle contests from donors such as the Boston Red Sox. Money raised supports the Clubhouse’s Wellness Initiative program, member training, social programming and member trips and wish list items. The tournament, limited …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Downtown Haverhill’s Passion Flowers Grows with Local Financing
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Josefa Carolina Gonzalez has taken her seven-year-old Passion Flowers business to the next level by purchasing the downtown Haverhill, property that houses her floral shop. Like other business owners, Gonzalez found herself short when the opportunity to buy the 154 Washington St. building came up last fall. She also required more refrigeration space to store flower inventory to avoid turning …
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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: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt 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.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Tuesday’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: Haverhill Veterans Services Officer Jeffrey C. Hollett and Joseph J. Bevilacqua of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
- 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.
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