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Catch the Wave at 97.9 WHAV ♦ April 20, 2021
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Haverhill News

Haverhill Seeks Alternative Riverboat Operators; Slavit Calls Plan Unfair and Will Run for Mayor

Haverhill Seeks Alternative Riverboat Operators; Slavit Calls Plan Unfair and Will Run for Mayor
Haverhill is seeking seasonal boat operators who will be paid with federal stimulus dollars for providing Merrimack River tours. The only riverboat operator who has stepped up publicly, however, says the city plan amounts to retaliation. The city is accepting proposals by the end of the month from charter operators who promise to provide a riverboat with at least 10 …

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Taylor Plans Haverhill City Council Run, Citing Housing Costs, Schools and Police Reform

Taylor Plans Haverhill City Council Run, Citing Housing Costs, Schools and Police Reform
Bill Taylor plans to seek a seat on the Haverhill City Council, outlining a platform Monday that includes addressing the high cost of housing, putting more money into public schools and police reform. Forty-year-old Taylor is well known for being active behind the scenes in local politics. In a statement, he also calls for more affordable housing, reconstruction of the …

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Haverhill High Principal Burns a Finalist for Executive Principal Job in Salem, Mass.

Haverhill High Principal Burns a Finalist for Executive Principal Job in Salem, Mass.
Haverhill High School Principal Glenn Burns notified families Friday he could be leaving since he is a finalist for the job of executive principal in Salem. Burns said in an email that he sought the position in his north shore hometown to reduce his commute and be closer to his family as his oldest child enters school there. “Haverhill High …

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Haverhill Mayor Fiorentini to Take COVID-19 Questions Tomorrow Night During Live Broadcast

Haverhill Mayor Fiorentini to Take COVID-19 Questions Tomorrow Night During Live Broadcast
Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini takes calls from the public tomorrow night, specifically answering questions about COVID-19 vaccinations, how to get one and where to go. WHAV again joins forces with HC Media channel 22 to air a live edition of Frank Novak’s “Point of Reference” program. Novak applauded the joint effort, saying past collaboration between the two media has …

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Lions Club Taking Orders for Butter Braid Pastry Through Sunday, April 25

Haverhill Lions Club Taking Orders for Butter Braid Pastry Through Sunday, April 25
A “Tasty Spring Fundraiser with Butter Braid Pastry” is currently benefiting the charities supported by the Haverhill Lions Club. The Haverhill Lions Club is taking orders for Butter Braid pastries online through next Sunday, April 25. At $14 each, selections include Strawberry Cream Cheese, Cinnamon, Apple, Blueberry, Raspberry, Bavarian Creme, Four Cheese and Herb Braid and Cinnamon rolls, Pastries arrive …

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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: Michael Thompson, Haverhill SCORE Volunteer, and L'Arche Boston North Executive Director/Community Leader Jennifer Matthews.
  • 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.
  • 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: Frank Novak discusses the upcoming documentary “Socialists of Shoe City” and Hailey Hailey Moschella, Haverhill Art Walk.
  • 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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