Latest Haverhill Podcast Episodes
Essex County Habitat for Humanity Invites Applications for New Haverhill Duplexes
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - July 04, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEssex County Habitat for Humanity is at work developing a duplex with affordable three-bedroom units in Haverhill’s Mount Washington neighborhood, but has hope for another local project as well. Habitat for Humanity’s Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hudson appeared Monday on WHAV’s “Win for...
Clean River Project Makes Pitch for More Money to Keep Merrimack River Clean
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - July 01, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsClean River Project founder Rocky Morrison seeks to redouble his organization’s efforts to keep the Merrimack River free of discarded mattresses, syringes, cars and mountains of trash. Appearing last week on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, Morrison says his group is the only one undertaking...
Groveland COA’s EngAGEment Celebration and Symposium Saturday; More to Come
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - June 25, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Groveland Council on Aging’s “EngAGEment Celebration and Symposium” this Saturday, features an address by Dr. Katharine Esty, author of “Eightysomethings,” workshops and connections to community resources. Groveland Council on Aging Director Alyssa Lee visited WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” sho...
Spurr Relates Finally Donning Graduation Cap and Gown After 65-Year Wait
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - June 10, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSchool graduation season offers a time for reflection, planning and often some heartwarming stories, but it was considerably more for 82-year-old Jean Spurr of Groveland. Spurr was awarded an honorary diploma June 1 from Georgetown High School where she was a member of the class of 1959 at grad...
Haverhill Church Group Leads Mission to Moldova, Bringing Supplies and Hope to Orphans
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - June 06, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhen it comes to reaching out with a helping hand, a Haverhill church is reaching out halfway across the world to help orphaned children. West Church is sending 15 people today on a mission trip to Moldova, a small country sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine. Leading the group is church Dire...
Carolyn’s Farm Kitchen Opens Haverhill Storefront Location
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - May 31, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIf you are looking to show off your creativity in the kitchen, you may be interested in using a “secret weapon” to make it easier. This Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carolyn’s Farm Kitchen hosts an open house at the new storefront location. Owner Carolyn Grieco was a guest this pa...
More to Building Haverhill-Based Mason & Hamlin Pianos Than Meets the Ear
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - May 28, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe next time you have a chance to hear someone play the piano, just remember that instrument had its beginnings years earlier in a factory that could put it all together, piece by piece. It comes as a surprise to many people that such a place exists in Haverhill—the Mason & Hamlin Piano Co. Th...
MacDougall-Tattan Signing Copies of Her Book ‘Biz’s Journey Home’ at Firefighting Museum
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - May 27, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA blend of historic firefighting equipment and the love of horses, comes together this Saturday at the Haverhill Firefighting Museum. Local author Jean MacDougall-Tattan, a former member of the museum’s board of directors, will be reading aloud and signing copies of her new book “Biz’s Journey ...
Groveland’s Langley-Adams Library to Host Mystery Book Con Saturday
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - May 14, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFor those who love a good mystery, the Langley-Adams Library in Groveland is co-hosting a Mystery Book Con this Saturday. The library will be joined by Kensington Publishing, an independent, family-owned book publisher based in New York City that is celebrating its’ 50th anniversary. Langley Ad...
Groveland Voters Go to the Polls Monday, Decide Which 2 of 6 Should be Selectmen
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - May 03, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGroveland voters go to the polls Monday to choose two candidates from a field of five for Groveland’s Board of Selectmen. Edward H. Watson is seeking re-election to one of two available seats. Daniel MacDonald holds the other seat, but does not appear on the ballot. Challengers are, in ballot o...
Riding with MeVa Regional Bus Regulars and Driver Larry Corcoran
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - April 22, 2024 20:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe sky is still dark when Larry Corcoran, a bus driver for Merrimack Valley Transit, starts his route outbound from Haverhill at six a.m. For the few who ride this early in the morning, the transportation is essential. When MeVa leaders went before state lawmakers to request more money early t...
Haverhill Native McGravey Releases New Album, ‘Feather in the Wind’
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - April 17, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhen it comes to making an impact in the world of music, it often takes a lot of time to become an “overnight” success, and success knows no zip code. But, when you love to play, you play! Haverhill native Brian McGravey has released his new album “Feather in the Wind.” McGravey was a recent gu...
Haverhill Mayor Barrett Brings Listeners Behind the Scenes on School Decisions
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - April 12, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn a wide-ranging interview with WHAV this week, Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett took listeners behind the scenes on recent moves affecting the futures of both the “big” and “little” Whittier schools. Barrett, in her fourth month working out of the corner office at City Hall, took some time ...
On 50th Anniversary of Federal Program, Trahan Touts Local Decision-Making Benefits
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - April 08, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFrom firefighters to fresh lettuce, Congresswoman Lori Trahan discussed local advances made possible with federal dollars on the 50th anniversary of Community Development Block Grants. During a visit Wednesday to WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, she told listeners she is impressed with how t...
Merrimack Valley Chamber to Host National Small Business Week Awards Ceremony in May
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - March 28, 2024 04:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSmall business owners from around Massachusetts are making plans to attend the annual National Small Business Week Awards ceremony, which is coming this year to the Merrimack Valley. This year, Merrimack Valley Chamber member Stephanie Vanderbilt, owner of Coastal Windows and Exteriors in Bever...
Haverhill Bank’s Temple Pruyn Offers A Word About Retirement Accounts Before Tax Day
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - March 07, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFederal and state tax returns are due in a little more than a month, and for people with retirement accounts, such as a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, it also means a deadline is approaching for making contributions that count for the 2023 tax year. It also means, for some, a deadline to start ...
Haverhill Chamber Readies for 26th Annual Winning Opportunities for Women Conference
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - March 01, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for its 26th annual Winning Opportunities for Women conference in April. Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt said the conference—called WOW, for short—is expected to draw more than 200 people and feature speakers discussing profess...
Pentucket Bank Closes Main Office Today in Prep For Redevelopment, Reopens Riverside
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - February 21, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPentucket Bank closes its main branch today and opens a temporary downtown office as well as a revamped Riverside branch—all in preparation for a $160 million downtown Haverhill redevelopment. The long-considered plans, first reported by WHAV more than two years ago and confirmed last year, are...
Mason Expresses Thanks as Haverhill School Crossing Guards Receive $2 Raise
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - February 19, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCrossing guards in Haverhill will receive a wage increase from $15 to $17 per hour effective Feb. 5. Thanks to the raise, crossing guard Debbie Mason told WHAV she will not have to find more hours as a lunch monitor or a similar position in the district. It would have been disruptive to work mo...
In Advance of 50th Anniversary Celebration, ‘Spike’ Sprague Reveals Little Known Facts
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - February 05, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt won’t be long before members of Haverhill High School’s 1973-74 hockey team gather for the 50th anniversary of the program and one of the organizers is revealing decades-old details. The celebration takes place Saturday Feb. 17, at Haverhill High School’s Veterans Memorial rink with a game a...
MakeIt Haverhill’s Boucher Tells of Motivation by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - January 18, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week’s observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day brought back memories for some and reinstilled long held values motivated by the slain civil rights leader. Among them, Keith Boucher, founder of MakeIt Haverhill, who first became aware the concept of equity when he was a child. “When I...
Community Colleges are ‘Hot’ Right Now; Dolan-Wilson Explains How to Avoid Debt
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - January 16, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCommunity colleges are seeing enrollment growth with new state initiatives and are poised for more if the state Senate is successful in providing free community college for everyone. Northern Essex Community College Vice President of Institutional Advancement Allison Dolan-Wilson, a recent gues...
Whittier School Drama Club Readies for Disney ‘Descendants: The Musical’
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - December 29, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA new theatrical season is about to open at the John Greenleaf Whittier School in Haverhill with the production of Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical.” Music teacher and JGW Drama Club Executive Director Robert D. “Bobby” Gariepy III explained how to audition for a part during a recent appearan...
Haverhill Bank’s Liz Cronin Gives Tips on Protecting Yourself Against Holiday Fraud
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - December 18, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe potential for fraud, especially around the holidays, is a prime concern and a local banker recently provided tops on staying safe. Haverhill Bank Vice President of Compliance Liz Cronin appeared recently on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program. “Most importantly, my message today is to put e...
Coach ‘Spike’ Sprague Prepares to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of HHS Hockey Team
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - December 18, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis season represents a milestone for the Haverhill High School hockey team. It was 50 years ago that the first Haverhill High Varsity team hit the ice. For those oldest enough to remember, Gerald Ford was sworn in as vice president in December, the film “The Exorcist” made its debut and Richa...
Looking Back, Fiorentini Details 20-Year Path to Haverhill’s Turnaround
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - December 11, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHaverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini was sworn in almost 20 years ago against the backdrop of the largest municipal debt in state history, downtown buildings that had been mostly vacant for decades, the recent layoffs of 43 city workers and even a ragged carpets in City Hall held together with du...
Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi Stevens Discusses Hanukkah, Which Begins Thursday
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - December 02, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Jewish festival of lights, Hanukkah, begins Thursday. Rabbi Ashira Stevens, of Haverhill’s Temple Emanu-El, speaking on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, discussed the historical significance of the holiday. “When the Jews won against their enemies, back in those days, back in the days o...
As Dice Retires, Pentucket Regional High School Plans to Recruit New Service Dogs
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - November 10, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA retirement is on the horizon one of the beloved members of the Pentucket Regional High School staff, who offers comfort to both students and staff. Pentucket Regional School Superintendent Justin Bartholomew, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, talked about the service dog n...
Haverhill’s Mayoral Candidates Favor Route 97 Fire Station, Share Other Views
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - November 01, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHaverhill’s two finalists for mayor approach the city’s problems in different ways, but both agree construction of a new Broadway-area fire station is a top spending priority. Councilor Melinda E. Barrett and retired Police Officer Guy E. Cooper both took time to visit WHAV’s downtown studios t...
Haverhill Exchange Club’s Annual Hillie Hunt Sends Teams Scurrying Next Week
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - October 20, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAn old-fashioned scavenger hunt, using modern technology, sends teams traveling around town next week in search of the most clues to win. Haverhill Exchange Club’s annual Hillie Hunt offers prizes for first, second and third place as well as for best Halloween costume. There’s also an after-par...