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97.9 WHAV ♦ July 25, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Listener- and reader-supported WHAV remains on the job because local news is more critical than ever. WHAV provides more local news, more news that matters and more often. Support Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service as a monthly supporter. Simply click here for easy giving options or mail checks to:
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Haverhill Council to Hear Open Meeting Law Complaint Related to Wood Background Check Dispute
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Haverhill city councilors will bring additional attention to mayoral candidate and School Committee member Scott W. Wood Jr. tonight when they hear an open meeting law complaint. As WHAV reported July 11, the complaint centers on councilors asking, outside of a posted public meeting, for release of investigative reports related to Wood’s applications to be a Haverhill police officer. Valley …
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Fiorentini Urges Legislators to Add More Street Repair Money to Compromise, Fewer Strings
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Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini says he’s happy both branches of the state legislature are moving toward compromise on road money, but has concerns the base amount doesn’t keep up with inflation and an additional amount in grants makes it difficult to plan. The House and Senate both approved legislation authorizing $200 million for the Chapter 90 program and another …
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Sections: Haverhill, State House News
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Little River Dam Consultants to Guide Public Tour, Answer Questions Wednesday
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Those interested in learning first-hand how removal of Little River dam will unfold and of any effects upriver have a chance tomorrow afternoon. As WHAV reported July 14, the city’s Conservation Commission highlighted how this summer’s Vermont floods may be a prediction of what could happen in Haverhill if the dam remains. It invited the public to take part in …
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Man, 83, and Woman, 84, Receive Injuries After Car Crash at Groveland Housing Complex
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Three people, including two in their 80s, were injured Monday morning at Nichols Village in Groveland as a result of a car crash into the building. Fire Chief Robert Valentine said a Lexus RX350, driven by an 83-year-old man, struck a building at 10:38 a.m. at 1 Nichols Way. First responders were alerted by 9-1-1 emergency …
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Haverhill Discovery Club Students to Present ‘Into the Woods Jr.’ Aug. 2-3
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“Into the Woods Jr,” a musical fairytale about wishes and the choices people make, is to be presented by summer students early next month The play is the result of a four-week intensive summer camp sponsored by the Haverhill Discovery Club. It is a new take on Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s mixed fairytale with such favorite characters as Cinderella, …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill and Methuen Police Offer National Night Out Next Tuesday
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The Haverhill and Methuen Police Departments are taking part in the 40th anniversary National Night Out, a community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships, a week from today. In Haverhill, the free night out typically features hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream; games, entertainment; community tables; and displays of police equipment. It takes place Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 5-8 p.m. at Swasey …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Region
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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: 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.
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: Eunice Zeigler of the YWCA and Wes Pettengill, New England Summer Classic Car Show.
- 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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