Merrimack Valley Newsmakers
Thought-provoking words from the Merrimack Valley's most influential voices in education, politics, environment and more, as heard exclusively over 97.9 WHAV FM.
Podcasting since 2020 • 287 episodes
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers
Latest Episodes
Kosmes Reflects on Evolution of Whittier Tech and Education as She Prepares to Retire
Kara Kosmes, who retires in August as business manager at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, has witnessed a sea change in career training as well as in the tools she uses to keep a watchful eye on finances.Born and rais...
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Acting Haverhill Police Tracy Says Crisis Intervention Training Training is a Key Focus
Haverhill’s new Acting Police Chief Wayne Tracy says his first few months at the helm have seen a focus on officer training and the introduction of three canines.Tracy, who addressed listeners live as a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Br...
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Golden Hill School Parents Launch Fundraiser for Community Playground
What’s better than a new playground at an elementary school? How about a new playground open to the entire community regardless of mobility issues?The parents at Golden Hill Elementary School decided to expand their dreams of replacing t...
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Auditor DiZoglio Faces New Challenges in Audit Fight
DiZoglio, a Methuen Democrat, has been locked in a three-year battle with legislative leaders and state Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell over her initiative to undertake an administrative audit of the legislature. Legislators opposing DiZog...
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Urban College of Boston Brings All Degree and Certificate Programs Online
After holding traditional classes for more than three decades, Urban College of Boston has moved entirely online, bringing its two-year degree and certificate programs to a larger student base. Yves Salomon-Fernández, president of U...
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