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Catch the Wave at 97.9 WHAV ♦ April 06, 2021
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Haverhill News

Owners Ask Haverhill Council to Revisit Request to Convert Downtown Storefront to Apartments

Owners Ask Haverhill Council to Revisit Request to Convert Downtown Storefront to Apartments
A remaining storefront on the south side of Water Street would become eight apartments if the Haverhill City Council tonight steps back from a conviction it declared two years ago. The owners of the nine-story 1 Water St. building—already facing opposition from one city department—plans to convert an existing commercial space to bring the total number of residences in the …

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Haverhill Schools Modify Grab ‘n’ Go Meal Sites Now That Children are Returning In-Person

Haverhill Schools Modify Grab ‘n’ Go Meal Sites Now That Children are Returning In-Person
There are changes to Haverhill schools’ Grab ‘n’ Go meal sites now that students are returning to in-person learning. Three mobile sites operate Mondays through Fridays from buses in the parking lot of Caleb Dustin Hunking School, from 11-11:30 a.m.; Fantini Bakery on Washington Street, from 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; and Haverhill Public Library parking lot, from 12:30-1 p.m. The Haverhill …

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‘Stop the Spread’ COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Haverhill Saturday

‘Stop the Spread’ COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Haverhill Saturday
Haverhill is offering free walkup or drive-up COVID-19 testing, beginning this Saturday. The “Stop the Spread” site, provided by the state Department of Public Health, begins Saturday, April 10, and will run every Saturday, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Locke Street parking lot off Winter Street. It is next to Common Ground Café food pantry and in back of …

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Haverhill Presents Business Resources, Grant Information at iHub Coworking Day Thursday

Haverhill Presents Business Resources, Grant Information at iHub Coworking Day Thursday
Haverhill city officials plan to brief businesses on available resources, grants and the city’s vaccination rollout during UMass Lowell’s iHub Coworking Day Thursday. The free online and in-person forum features Allison Heartquist, chief of staff to Mayor James J. Fiorentini, and Pamela Price, assistant director of economic development. It takes place Thursday, April 8, from noon-1 p.m., online and at …

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Regional News

YWCA Northeastern Mass. Honors 22 at Next Month’s 38th Annual Tribute to Women

YWCA Northeastern Mass. Honors 22 at Next Month’s 38th Annual Tribute to Women
Twenty-two women will be honored in May when YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts presents its 38th Annual Tribute to Women. Since 1983, the YWCA’s Tribute to Women has recognized more than 1,200 Merrimack Valley and North Shore women leaders from business and community organizations. Organizers say, “A hallmark of Tribute is that women honored come from all walks of life; their contributions …

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Community Spotlight

Windrush Farm Seeks Volunteer Horse Handlers at Nonprofit Serving Special Needs Children

Windrush Farm Seeks Volunteer Horse Handlers at Nonprofit Serving Special Needs Children
Windrush Farm, on the North Andover/Boxford line, has opportunities available for volunteers who wish to spend time with horses, get outside and make a difference in the life of a child with special needs. The nonprofit center for therapeutic riding and horse-related activities seeks more horse handlers due to increased demand for therapeutic riding lessons for children with emotional 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: Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
  • 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: 7 p.m., Live.
  • Lights Out: 10 p.m. and 1 a.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: Luis Santiago, Haverhill Veterans Services Officer, and Jenny Arndt of Haverhill Promise.
  • 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.
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