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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 10, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Motorcyclist, 28, Dies Following Wednesday Night Crash in Methuen
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A 28-year-old Haverhill man died Wednesday night when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle in Methuen. Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara reports said emergency crews received a call at 8:26 p.m., Wednesday, about a crash involving a motorcycle and a Jeep Wrangler at the intersection of Lowell and Arnold streets. First responders found the, as-yet unidentified, motorcyclist suffering from …
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Haverhill Councilors Disagree on Developer Payment Under ‘Inclusionary Zoning’ Ordinance
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The third try was not the charm at the Haverhill City Council meeting Tuesday as councilors were unable to agree on a price developers should pay for omitting affordable units from projects. The inclusionary zoning ordinance, proposed by Mayor James J. Fiorentini back in March, requires all new multi-family housing developments of more than 10 units to include 10% affordable …
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Haverhill Conservation Commission Approves Conditions for Removing Little River Dam
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The Haverhill Conservation Commission is in the process of formally issuing conditions that the city must meet during the proposed removal of Little River Dam near Lafayette Square and upstream improvements. Environmental Health Technician Robert E. Moore Jr. said conditions, approved last week, require “erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction, project monitoring by the design team to ensure the …
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Haverhill’s Smart Manufacturing Initiative to Work with Worcester on National Competitiveness Effort
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Haverhill is joining forces with Worcester to establish a regional technology and innovation hub consistent with the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s plans to boost the nation’s competitiveness. The collaboration comes as the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative moves to consolidate the state’s proposals to meet the fed’s call for “strengthening a region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize and deploy critical technologies.” Leaders of …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Groveland’s Langley-Adams Library Receives $15,000 Grant for Story and Play Project
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Groveland’s Langley-Adams Library will use a federal grant to expand its “Story and Play Project,” an interactive early childhood program with a free, inclusive, accessible and educational space for the community. Library Director Darcy Lepore said the $15,000 federal Library Services and Technology Act grant was distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The Story and Play Project is …
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Whittier Tech Grad McAuliffe Serves as U.S. Navy Submariner Based at Pearl Harbor
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Contributed by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anna-Liesa Hussey, Navy Office of Community Outreach. Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael McAuliffe, a Haverhill native, is one of the U.S. Navy’s sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety. Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Bradford Bike Guy Offers Bicycle Repair Workshop Aug. 22
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“Bradford Bike Guy,” Torin Cattanach, is teaching a basic bike repair workshop later this month at Nevins Memorial Library. Cattanach, a student at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, will help attendees learn about repair and maintenance of bicycles. Those who plan on attending may bring a bike that is in need of repairs. The workshop takes place Tuesday, Aug. …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Today’s Obituaries: Shawn T. Cunningham, 59, of Haverhill
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Shawn T. Cunningham, 59, of Haverhill, died on Saturday, Aug. 5 at Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport, with his devoted wife Carla Vachowski at his side. Shawn was born on Jan. 29, 1964 in Haverhill to Norman N. and Marion A. (Tobey) Cunningham. He was educated in Haverhill Public Schools and was a graduate of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High …
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There’s So Much Going On
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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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.
- 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.
Friday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m.
- 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.
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