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Police Capt. Landry Speaks on Often-Overlooked Summer Dangers
Haverhill Police Capt. Jamie Landry urges people to be safe especially with an influx of e-bikes and scooters and extreme heat are presenting dangers.Appearing live recently on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” morning show, Landry says he’s se...
Stem Haverhill’s CEO Marches on Following Cancer Scare
Caroline Pineau, owner and CEO of Stem, a Haverhill cannabis retailer, recently shared her story of navigating the struggles of breast cancer, while managing a company.She appeared on WHAV’s morning program. Pineau explained, after being...
Historic New England to Open Haverhill Center with ‘Shoe Stories’
Historic New England plans to open its long-awaited preservation and collections center a week from Saturday with “Shoe Stories: Part, Present, Future” as its opening exhibit along with a day of free activities for the public.The nonprof...
Haverhill Schools Win National Recognition for Faster Progress
Haverhill Public Schools recently won national recognition as one of 192 districts in 38 states whose students have improved significantly faster in math than peer schools.The award called “Districts on the Rise” is a collaboration of th...
Haverhill Preps for Memorial Day with Event Lineup Starting Friday
Memorial Day observances are scheduled throughout Haverhill in the lead up to the holiday itself, next Monday.Jeffrey Hollett, Haverhill’s veteran services director, gave an overview of upcoming Memorial Day-related happenings during a r...
Podcast: Northern Essex Community College Seeks Student Support on 5th Annual Giving Day
Northern Essex Community College is celebrating its Fifth Annual Giving Day with a 24-hour push to replenish its NECC Fund. It is also getting ready for its Fourth Annual Impact Awards Event.Shana Murrell, the college’s director of alumn...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Greater Haverhill Chamber to Move to Washington Street Historic District Storefront
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce moves next month from Harbor Place on Merrimack Street to a storied Washington Street storefront.Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Katie Cook appeared on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” prog...
Hollywood’s Tom Bergeron Returns as Haverhill’s Favorite Son for Photo Shoot
Television personality Tom Bergeron returned to his roots Tuesday, sitting down at WHAV with photographer Kelly Giordano to tell audiences about a recent photo shoot that celebrated his broadcasting career and Haverhill roots.Bergeron to...
Haverhill Santa Parade Organizer Details Behind-the-Scenes Planning for Nov. 23 Festivities
Santa Claus is getting ready to return to Haverhill later this month and bringing along some friends from the “Island of Misfit Toys,” the theme of the 61st Annual VFW Santa Parade.During an appearance on WHAV’s morning show, parade Chai...
Diodati and Rodrigues Vie to Be New Haverhill City Council Face of Ward 2
Daniel R. Diodati, a fourth generation Hillie, is competing with Veronica A. Rodriguez, also a Haverhill native, to represent Ward 2 on the Haverhill City Council in January. The winner replaces Katrina Hobbs Everett who chose not to run again....
McGonagle and Aguilo in Ward 6 City Council Race Detail Different Approaches
In one of only three contested ward city council tests this year in Haverhill, Oliver Aguilo, a city engineer with Lawrence and 20-year resident of Haverhill, is taking on incumbent Michael S. McGonagle, a Haverhill native, to represent Ward 6 ...
Ward 4 Council Candidates Cooper and Lewandowski Outline Positions on Pressing Issues
Guy E. Cooper, a retired Haverhill police officer, is challenging incumbent Melissa J. Lewandowski for the Ward 4 seat on Haverhill’s City Council in next Tuesday’s general election.They each sat down with on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” a...
Barrett and Burns Vie for Haverhill City Hall’s Corner Office
Political newcomer Brandon F. Burns is challenging incumbent Melinda E. Barrett for mayor of Haverhill in the city’s general election Tuesday, Nov. 4.A small business owner for 23 years, Barrett, 62, served on Haverhill’s City Council fo...
Essex County Sheriff Coppinger Tells WHAV Listeners How His Office is Different
Sheriffs in other counties are drawing scrutiny for their spending and other practices, but Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger appeared live on WHAV to demonstrate how Essex County shines.This week, the legislature withheld $162 million request ...
Sen. Payano Wants Residents to Have Greater Control Over Personal Information
When signing up for a website or cell phone app Massachusetts consumers in the future would be able to decide how much of their personal information they want to share under a data privacy and security bill being sponsored by state Sen. Pavel M...
Merrimack Health CEO Richardson Outlines Possible Expansion Plans for Haverhill Hospital
The newly renamed Merrimack Health Haverhill Hospital could soon be home to the healthcare system’s expanded state-of-the art sleep study center.Diana L. Richardson, interim president and CEO of Merrimack Health, formerly Lawrence Genera...
Haverhill Chamber Plays Matchmaker to Area Nonprofits and Volunteers Who Wish to Help
Area nonprofits are looking for helping hands and the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is acting as matchmaker Tuesday.The 2025 Volunteer Fair showcases a variety of nonprofit organizations dedicated to almost every imaginable cause...
Haverhill’s Ward 6 Candidates Talk Bridges, Route 125 Traffic and Quality of Life
Voters in two Haverhill wards cast ballots Tuesday to narrow the field of City Council candidates in those neighborhoods.Three candidates are squaring off for two spots on the final ballot for Ward 6 city councilor in the general electio...
Haverhill’s Ward 4 Candidates Discuss Issues From Holy Family to Rural Charm
Three candidates are facing off in Ward 4 for two spots on the ballot in the general election Nov. 4. Incumbent Melissa J. Lewandowski is being challenged by Guy E. Cooper and Kenneth E. Quimby Jr. Lewandowski and Quimby are lifelong Haverhill ...
At WHAV, State IG Shapiro Calls Public His Eyes and Ears in Combatting Fraud and Abuse
If you suspect a local or state official is on the take or see another example of potential fraud or abuse in state or local government, Jeffrey S. Shapiro wants to hear about it.Shapiro is the Commonwealth’s inspector general and, in th...