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Catch the Wave at 97.9 WHAV ♦ December 14, 2021
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Haverhill News

State Advances Haverhill’s Moody School Roof Project, But Scuttles Other Repairs at Mayor’s Request

State Advances Haverhill’s Moody School Roof Project, But Scuttles Other Repairs at Mayor’s Request
At least one Haverhill School Committee member was left wondering last Thursday why the Massachusetts School Building Authority did an about face and rejected two out of three state-paid repairs to the William Henry Moody School. On Monday, however, MSBA spokeswoman Maria Puopolo told WHAV windows/doors and boiler replacement at the pre-school were omitted in October after consultation with Mayor …

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Fifth Annual Wreaths Across America in Haverhill Seeks Volunteers for Dec. 18 Ceremony

Fifth Annual Wreaths Across America in Haverhill Seeks Volunteers for Dec. 18 Ceremony
Volunteers are preparing to put the final touches on this year’s observance of Wreaths Across America, which takes place locally in Haverhill. Tammy Dobrosielski, a recent guest on WHAV’s morning program, has been heading up the city’s effort. “It is a national, and now international, event, where we honor veterans by placing Christmas wreaths at each gravestone and we are …

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Regional News

Methuen Police Officer DiLeo Takes Oath of Office, Begins Field Training

Methuen Police Officer DiLeo Takes Oath of Office, Begins Field Training
Methuen Police Officer Steven DiLeo took his oath of office last Thursday during a Methuen City Hall ceremony. DiLeo, with Mayor Neil Perry and Police Chief Scott J. McNamara present, was officially sworn in by City Clerk Anne Drouin. The new officer graduated last month from the Northern Essex Community College Police Academy. He will be riding with a field …

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Plaistow, N.H., Orders All Residents, Visitors, Vendors to Wear Facial Masks in Town Buildings

Plaistow, N.H., Orders All Residents, Visitors, Vendors to Wear Facial Masks in Town Buildings
Those visiting town buildings in Plaistow, N.H., must again wear facial masks as COVID-19 cases are increasing in Plaistow, Rockingham County and the State of New Hampshire. In a statement putting the mask policy into effect, the Board of Selectmen noted New Hampshire has been number one in cases in the U.S. for more than a week. They said staff, …

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Community Spotlight

Haverhill Elks Plan Breakfast with Santa this Sunday

Haverhill Elks Plan Breakfast with Santa this Sunday
Haverhill Lodge of Elks #165 is inviting children to have Breakfast with Santa this Sunday. The white-bearded man from the north pole will be on hand Sunday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m.-noon, at the Elks building, 24 Summer St, Haverhill. Breakfast is $5 a person and children 12 and under may eat free. Those with questions may call 978-374-5050.

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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: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Executive Director Javier Bristol.
  • 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: Major Walter Rivers of the Salvation Army and Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority Administrator Noah S. Berger.
  • 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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