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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 22, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Councilors Question if Candidates Should Be Able to Run For More Than One Office at a Time
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With three Haverhill candidates running for two elected offices each this fall, at least a few city councilors are questioning whether voters should weigh-in on the practice through a non-binding ballot question. This year, incumbent Haverhill School Committee member Scott Wood, is seeking both the job of mayor and Ward 4 representative to the School Committee; Fred Simmons is on …
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Haverhill’s Newest Police Officer Bonnell on the Job Following Academy Graduation
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Lauren Bonnell has joined the ranks of the Haverhill Police Department as patrolman after graduating recently from the Northern Essex Community College Police Academy. Bonnell graduated Aug. 11 with 32 others from the Academy’s 4th Recruit Officer Class. She was also recipient of the award for having the top level of physical fitness in the class. Municipal Police Training Committee …
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North Andover Tallies Flood Damage at $30 Million
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North Andover sustained nearly $30 million in flood damage to public buildings, businesses and private homes after torrential rain swept through the Merrimack Valley earlier this month, which prompted local officials to declare a state of emergency. Damage to public facilities, including to town and school buildings, is estimated to cost nearly $3.4 million, Town Manager Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues said in …
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Sections: Region, State House News
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UMass Lowell’s Wetmore Receives $20,000 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
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At first, Ellen Wetmore thought it must have been a mistake. It wasn’t. Wetmore, a professor of art and design at UMass Lowell, was named a 2023 Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant awardee in recognition of her ongoing work in drawing and painting. “For me, this is one of those ‘you’ve arrived’ awards. It’s international and generous and well recognized,” she said. …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Third Annual Muster Set for Saturday at Duston Garrison House in Haverhill
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The historic Duston Garrison House is holding its third annual muster this Saturday. Guided tours of the house, which was built in 1697, will be held at 665 Hilldale Ave., Haverhill. Craftsmen in period costumes will be exhibiting including Pewtersmith, Tinsmith and 1634 Meadery. Benjamin Church’s Company and the Acton Minutemen will be on hand. It takes place Saturday, Aug. …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Nonprofits to Network at Merrimack Valley Chamber Mixer Thursday; Collect School Supplies
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Leaders of area nonprofits are invited to network during a Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer Thursday night. The free for members event is part of the Chamber’s nonprofit series and takes place Thursday, Aug. 24, from 5-7 p.m., at Forage Flower Company, 60 Island St., Suite 83, in Lawrence. Admission for non-members is $10. Attendees are asked to bring …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, 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: Kenneth E. Quimby, Ward 4 Haverhill City Council candidate, and Michael 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: When in session, 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: George Eleftheriou, Haverhill mayoral candidate, and Greater Lawrence Community Action Council’s Oneirys Rondon, discussing the Merrimack Valley Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
- 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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