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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 29, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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As Federal Aid Ends, Haverhill School Budget Shortfalls on the Horizon This Year and Next
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With the combination of next year’s end of the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief program and ongoing negotiations over salary increases for school personnel, the Haverhill School Committee and school administrators are taking a hard look at financing the school year. At last Thursday’s committee meeting, Assistant School Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling addressed those still unsettled contracts. “Currently, …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Information Session Sept. 6 for Voters with Questions About Haverhill’s Election Changes
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Those with questions about Haverhill’s change to mostly ward-based elections have an opportunity to learn more at an in-person information session a week from Wednesday. Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright and her office host the public to explain the change to the upcoming electoral system with both ward and at-large representatives set to go into effect during this fall’s …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Federal Judge Sentences Lawrence Man to Seven Years in Prison for Being a Felon with a Gun
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A 39-year-old Lawrence man was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Boston for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Stephen Skeirik was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf to seven years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. This past May, Skeirik pleaded guilty to the same charges. On …
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U.S. Rep. Trahan, Local and State Officials to Celebrate Federal Help for Reuse of Former CREST School
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan is expected to join Methuen officials this afternoon to celebrate receipt of $8.4 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act money and $2.9 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund money for a new Methuen pre-kindergarten school. Trahan is expected to be joined by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry, schools Superintendent Brandi Kwong, state legislators, …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Atkinson Women’s Civic Club Offers Sensitive Paper Shredding Sept. 9
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The Atkinson Women’s Civic Club wants to help households securely dispose of old files and papers, while raising money for a worthy organization. The Club is hosting a bulk shredding event Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m.-noon, rain or shine, at the Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main St. Atkinson. Residents of all area towns may participate. A $10 donation enables …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Haverhill Bank Reports Charitable Giving Up 20% Over Last Year Due to Strong Quarterly Results
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Due to strong results, Haverhill Bank reports it was able to increase its commitment to community events and organizations this quarter to more than $134,000. The giving bring brings 2023 annual support to more than $261,000—a nearly 20% increase over last year. Haverhill Bank President and CEO Thomas L. Mortimer said second quarter core earnings were $577,000 combined with net …
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Sections: Business Bulletin
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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 Mayoral candidates Debra Campanile and Guy E. Cooper.
- 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.
- 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: Methuen Festival of Trees President Thomas Lussier and Haverhill School Committee Ward 4 candidate Mikaela Lalumiere.
- 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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