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Haverhill News

Haverhill School Air Quality Improves; City Hall Accessibility is Next Public Building Priority

Haverhill School Air Quality Improves; City Hall Accessibility is Next Public Building Priority
Haverhill’s public buildings czar says there have been many improvements, particularly in schools, over the past three months, but there is still much to do, including making City Hall more accessible to people with disabilities. Stephen D. Dorrance, who was hired to manage maintenance for both Haverhill’s schools and public buildings, told the City Council Tuesday that facing colder weather, …

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Haverhill Council Hears Benefits of Little River Dam Removal; Invites Comments Next Week

Haverhill Council Hears Benefits of Little River Dam Removal; Invites Comments Next Week
Haverhill city councilors heard some of the benefits that would accrue by removing the Little River dam off Winter Street and added their voices to a call for online public comment next week. As WHAV first reported last summer, the dam has proven to be an impediment to redeveloping the former Stevens Mills property. A day-long Community Resilience Building forum, …

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Gov. Baker Says All Residents 16 and Up Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine April 19

Gov. Baker Says All Residents 16 and Up Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine April 19
More than a year into the pandemic, every adult in Massachusetts now has a date certain when they will become eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Charlie Baker cautioned as he unveiled the timeline Wednesday that it could still take several weeks of eligibility to secure a vaccine appointment, but the April 19 target to open up the process …

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Regional News

Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans ‘Virtual Conversation’ with Methuen Mayor Perry Friday

Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans ‘Virtual Conversation’ with Methuen Mayor Perry Friday
The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce offers a “Virtual Conversation with Methuen Mayor Neil Perry,” Friday, from noon-1 p.m. The conversation focuses on Perry’s plans for Methuen in 2021 and participants may ask questions directly of the mayor. Registration at merrimackvalleychamber.com is required to attend and a link will be sent to those registered. Admission is $5 for members and …

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Methuen Public Schools’ Crocker Discusses Social-Emotional Learning at Friday Forum

Methuen Public Schools’ Crocker Discusses Social-Emotional Learning at Friday Forum
John Crocker of Methuen Public Schools is among those addressing a forum Friday morning promoting the benefits of social-emotional learning during the pandemic. State Senate President Karen Spilka is hosting the virtual forum in partnership with the Rennie Center of Boston. Members of the center’s team will also discuss how schools and communities may support students’ health and well-being during …

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Community Spotlight

Community Action’s Family and Community Connection Offers Free Weekday Programs

Community Action’s Family and Community Connection Offers Free Weekday Programs
Community Action’s Family and Community Connection offers free family programs weekdays, including playgroups and early literacy activities for children 0-8 years old, information about local education resources including public schools and opportunities to connect with other families. Specific opportunities are the Georgetown Preschool Group, Monday morning at 9; “Daddy and Me Playgroup, Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.; “Little Ones Learn and …

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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. Guest: Vart Gyozalyan, pastor of the Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe.
  • 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.

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: North Andover School Committee member Holly Vietzke-Lynch and Thea Tsagaris of the Exchange Club of 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.
  • DJ Chris on the Radio: Live, 6:10 p.m.
  • Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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