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97.9 WHAV ♦ April 04, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service provides consistent and timely coverage of local news. Tune in to 97.9 WHAV for breaking news when it happens.
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School Superintendent Opens Annex Office at Haverhill High to Support Students and Staff
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Haverhill School Superintendent Margaret Marotta has established an “annex” office at Haverhill High School. Marotta told WHAV Friday the administration has considered adding such an office for some time, but moved forward Friday after a two-student fight the day before. “Yesterday’s incident really sparked the need for sustained changes. We want to support the staff, the students and administration in …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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‘Welcome Back’ Earth Day Clean Up in Haverhill Set for April 23
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Haverhill’s volunteer-driven annual Earth Day Citywide Clean Up is set for Saturday, April 23, with free t-shirts and the raffling of two bicycles for early bird registration. Called the “Welcome Back Clean Up,” it takes place Saturday, April 23, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., with volunteers meeting at the Citizen’s Center 10 Welcome St., before moving on to designated sites. People …
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Veras Becomes Diversity Chair of Haverhill Republican Committee
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The Haverhill Republican Committee recently named Alex Veras as its diversity chair. Jeralyn Levasseur, chair of the Haverhill Republican Committee, said the goal is to “bring depth to our committee by reaching out to our distinctive ethnic groups here in Haverhill.” “Alex will help us create an all-encompassing environment that fully harnesses the benefits of a diverse Committee. We will …
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I-495 Construction Update: Lanes Close Daytimes This Week
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There will be various daytime lane closings this week along portions of Interstate 495 in Haverhill. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said closings in both directions of the highway, between exits 106, Ward Hill, and 107, River Street, are needed to allow trucks to enter and exit the work area of the twin bridge replacement project as well as for …
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Legislative Committee Hears Groveland’s Petition Tuesday to End Finance and Budget Department
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The next step in the evolution of Groveland government takes place Tuesday when a legislative committee takes up the town’s home rule petition to eliminate the department of finance and budget. The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government hears Groveland’s petition, as presented by Sen. Bruce E. Tarr, during a meeting tomorrow, at 1 p.m., online. The bill would …
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No Injuries at Two-Alarm Plaistow, N.H., Apartment Building Fire
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There were no injuries reported during a two-alarm fire Sunday afternoon at a Plaistow, N.H., apartment building. Plaistow Fire Department said the fire was under control within 24-minutes of the 2 p.m. 911 call at 6 Barker St., Plaistow, N.H. Several pets were also rescued. Investigators said the preliminary cause of the fire appears to be electrical. Officials said Plaistow …
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Lawrence Family Medicine Residency Fills 12 Physician Slots During ‘Match Day’
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The Lawrence Family Medicine Residency, associated with Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, filled all 12 of its resident physician slots in March through the National Resident Matching Program. This was the first “Match Day” since the program was awarded a grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration that allows it to expand its four-year program to 48 doctors, …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Meals on Wheels Looking for Delivery Drivers Limited Hours One to Five Days a Week
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Meals on Wheels is looking for drivers to deliver food to older adults in Haverhill and other Merrimack Valley towns. Officials of AgeSpan, which administers Meals on Wheels locally, say more than half of recipients live alone and, for many of them, the delivery person is often the only person they will see that day. “The pandemic has been especially …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Region
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Uptack Plumbing, Heating and Cooling of Haverhill and Groveland’s Stark & Cronk Join Forces
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Uptack Plumbing, Heating and Cooling of Haverhill and Stark & Cronk of Groveland are joining forces—bringing two, third-generation companies together. As part of the arrangement, Stark & Cronk’s team, including Gregory W. Stark Jr., have moved to Uptack’s building at 32 Rochambault St., Haverhill Leonard Hall established Uptack in 1982 on Uptack Road in Groveland and moved the business in …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region
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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: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller and Shawn Watkins, VFW Post 29 Commander.
- 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 School Committee: Special meeting, live, 7 p.m.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Tuesday’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: Patricia Graham, Haverhill Firefighting Museum, and 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: When in session, live. 7 p.m.
- Lights Out: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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