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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 24, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Jury Decides Against Haverhill in Developer Suit, Awards Nearly $1 Million; City Confident of Appeal Win
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A U.S. District Court jury last week decided Mayor James J. Fiorentini should pay a housing developer nearly $1 million to resolve a more than a decade-long dispute over construction of a 50-unit subdivision near Crystal Lake. Fiorentini, whose actions as mayor are covered by the city, plans to appeal the decision. Haverhill City Solicitor William D. Cox Jr. noted …
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Haverhill Voters May Vote Early in City Preliminary Election, Beginning Sept. 5
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Local election season is here and Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright says early voting begins in less than two weeks. Haverhill’s preliminary election, with the mayor’s race on every ballot, but few others, takes place Tuesday, Sept. 12. Early Voting for the preliminary municipal election run from Tuesday Sept. 5, to Friday Sept. 8. All early voting takes place …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Methuen Police and Allies to Use $90,000 State Grant to Reach At-Risk, Proven-Risk Youth
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The Methuen Police Department, Methuen Arlington Neighborhood and Lawrence Prospera are working together on a program to reach at-risk and proven-risk youth thanks to a $900,000 state grant. The grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Safe Communities Initiative will pay for the partnership which will identify at-risk Methuen residents ages 16 to 24 through the …
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Merrimack Valley Black and Brown Voices Plan Market, Petting Zoo Sept. 23 and 24
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Hand-crafted gifts created by black and brown Merrimack Valley business owners may be purchased at the third annual Fall Market on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23 and 24. Children and parents are welcome to stop by the petting zoo and participate in some of the many games that will be taking place. Food may be purchased at the food trucks …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Podcast: Pentucket Bank Stadium Branch Renovations in Progress; 24 Operations Offices to Move There
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Those traveling along Lincoln Avenue by Haverhill Stadium may have noticed some changes taking place. The stadium branch of Pentucket Bank, at 120 Lincoln Ave., is undergoing renovations that take into account the times as well as plan for the future. Recent guests on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, Pentucket Bank CEO, and River Run Bancorp President Jonathan H. Dowst …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, What's On?
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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: David Triplett, Haverhill Veterans Council Breakfast, and MeVa Transit Administrator Noah S. Berger.
- 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: 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. Guests: Bonnie Sisson of AgeSpan and Haverhill mayoral candidate and City Councilor Melinda E. Barrett.
- 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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