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Haverhill News

Veteran Haverhill Patrolman Guy Cooper Forms Mayoral Campaign Committee, Appoints Officials

Veteran Haverhill Patrolman Guy Cooper Forms Mayoral Campaign Committee, Appoints Officials
Haverhill Patrolman Guy Cooper has formed a committee as a first step toward seeking the mayor’s job during this fall’s local elections. The Cooper Committee was formed last Wednesday, according to records on file with the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance. Cooper would become the second officer in recent years to seek the corner office in City Hall. …

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Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence To Receive Extra State Help as Being Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19

Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence To Receive Extra State Help as Being Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19
Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence are among 20 communities in line to receive extra state help since they are said to be disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and historically underserved. The Department of Public Health said Tuesday it will help the cities build awareness of vaccine safety and efficacy and reduce barriers to immunization. The DPH plans to support tailored efforts based …

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Pile Driving Begins Friday for New I-495 Southbound Bridge; Officials Expect No Traffic Impact

Pile Driving Begins Friday for New I-495 Southbound Bridge; Officials Expect No Traffic Impact
Installation of supports for the new I-495 southbound bridge over the Merrimack River in Haverhill begins Friday and is not expected to require lane closings or impact traffic. Southbound traffic is currently rerouted to three lanes of the completed I-495 northbound bridge. Pile installation to support the new southbound bridge abutments begins Friday, Feb. 19 and continues through April. Work …

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Gov. Baker and Local Legislators Laud New Law Notifying Residents of Sewer Discharges

Gov. Baker and Local Legislators Laud New Law Notifying Residents of Sewer Discharges
A long-awaited bill aimed at ensuring residents are notified of sewage discharges into the Merrimack River and other waterways was ceremonially signed into law yesterday with cheers from local legislators. Sen. Diana DiZoglio, a senate co-sponsor of the legislation, appeared online live with Gov. Charlie Baker’s for the signing of “An Act promoting awareness of sewage pollution in public waters.” …

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Community Spotlight

Central Labor Council, United Way and Merrimack Valley Chamber Plan Food Drive in Haverhill Feb. 27

Central Labor Council, United Way and Merrimack Valley Chamber Plan Food Drive in Haverhill Feb. 27
The Merrimack Valley Central Labor Council, in coordination with the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a food drive to benefit Haverhill food pantries Saturday, Feb. 27. Food and money donations will be collected at the Haverhill City Hall Parking lot, 4 Summer St., from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Organizers say, due to …

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Radio Listings

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: Karen Kline, Valley of the Poets, and Josiah Morrow, League of Women Voters of Greater Haverhill.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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