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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 02, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Change in Haverhill’s Restaurant Scene with Second Joseph’s Location, Closing of Barking Dog
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Change is on its way to downtown Haverhill’s restaurant scene with a well-known local brand coming to the district and a longtime eatery becoming the second this year to close shop. Joseph’s Trattoria and Bakery, whose Ward Hill location will become the center of the new “Oxford Crossing” village, is proposing a new “Joseph’s Downtown” location on the site of …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Haverhill Plans to Distribute $200,000 for Fresh Food for Pantries, Soup Kitchens
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Haverhill is seeking applications from Haverhill-based food pantries, nonprofit meal providers and soup kitchens for a share of $200,000 in federal money set aside for fresh food. The Fresh Food and Food Banks grant program is part of the city’s efforts to distribute federal American Rescue Plan Act money to low- and moderate-income residents. The program is aimed at mitigating …
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Legislators Earmark $755,000 for Haverhill, Incl. Grants for Accessory Units, $250K for Downtown Plan
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Haverhill groups and projects stand to benefit from $755,000 included in the recently passed late state budget, including grants for those creating accessory housing units. Haverhill’s legislative delegation of two representatives and two senators worked together to include various projects, sponsored by each, in the new state budget for the year that started last month. “This budget represents historic investments …
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Sections: Haverhill, State House News
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Methuen to Sell Blighted Property for Redevelopment Into Apartments and Commercial Space
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Methuen plans to sell a previously contaminated property—vacant since a 1994 fire—which will be redeveloped into 76-88 apartments and adjacent retail and restaurant space. Methuen Mayor Neil Perry hailed the plan Monday, saying it relives the city of an environmental problem it inherited after taking the property more than 20 years ago for back taxes. “The conceptual plans check off …
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Fundraiser Supports Those with Cerebral Palsy, Honors Memory of Haverhill Toddler
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A fundraiser to support individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities is being planned in memory of 3-year-old Alayah Rowe of Haverhill. Organizers are “calling all motorcycles” Sunday, Aug. 13, from noon to 5 p.m., at the AmVets, 576 Primrose St. Haverhill, for a group ride to Rowley and back. Live music and food and drinks will be provided at …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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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: Emmaus' Director of Philanthropy Gretchen Arntz and City Council President Timothy J. Jordan discuss Cycle for Shelter.
- 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: Rep. Adrianne Ramos, 14th Essex District.
- 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: When in session, Live. 7 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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