Latest Haverhill Podcast Episodes
Sixth Annual Methuen Day Saturday Brings Bands, Organ Concert, Food and More
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - October 06, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA community celebration is set to take place tomorrow in downtown Methuen with the observance of the sixth annual Methuen Day. Methuen City Council Chairwoman Eunice D. Zeiger was a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program and outlined what to expect. “We have the police station open...
Trahan Says Programs Like Haverhill Fire Staffing Grant at Risk with Federal Shutdown
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - September 29, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEyes are on Washington to see how Congress deals with a budget deadline and looming shutdown of the federal government. Congresswoman Lori Trahan, went live Thursday on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, noting the Haverhill Fire Department recently benefited from an operating federal governme...
Rocks Village Memorial Association’s Yard Sale This Weekend Offers Bonus Tours
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - September 27, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFurniture, vintage items and modern kitchen tools, hand-sewn quilts, artwork and more are among the finds when the Rocks Village Memorial Association’s yard sale takes place this Saturday and Sunday to support restoration of the Hand Tub House. Association member Christine Kwitchoff, a recent g...
Haverhill Author Releases ‘Killer Dreams’ Novel Even as he Gives Life Himself
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - September 19, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA Haverhill author’s latest novel focuses on loss of life following an accident even as he regains his strength in real life after personally giving the gift of life. Vincent Donovan has two stories to tell. His new book is called “Killer Dreams,” while his kidney is helping someone fulfill the...
Back to School and Back to Work are Related at Haverhill’s Leaving the Streets Ministry
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - September 11, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLeaving the Streets Ministry in Haverhill is finding jobs for youth that help them stay in school and out of trouble. The nonprofit, which placed teens into 286 jobs so far this year, is also building a new relationship with Haverhill Public Schools’ enlarged Gateway Academy in the former St. J...
All Five Haverhill Mayoral Candidates Answer Questions About Pressing Issues
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - September 08, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAll five candidates running to become Haverhill’s next mayor have spoken directly to listeners during a series of live interviews with Win Damon, host of WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program. All interviews, running about 10 minutes each, are now available to be heard on demand at WHAV.net and al...
Community Celebration This Saturday Celebrates 30 Years of Methuen Festival of Trees
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - September 05, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOver the past 30 years, historic preservation around the region has received a $2 million boost thanks to the Methuen Festival of Trees. To celebrate its first three decades, thank supporters and usher in this year’s effort, the Methuen Festival of Trees is having a Community Celebration with t...
MeVa Transit Extends Six Bus Routes Two Hours Later Into the Night with Added State Money
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - September 04, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMeVa Transit’s six highest bus ridership routes will be running two hours later starting tomorrow thanks, in part, to a $56 million statewide budget increase for regional transit authorities. MeVa Transit Administrator Noah Berger, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, said he a...
Pentucket Bank Stadium Branch Renovations in Progress; 24 Operations Offices to Move There
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - August 24, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThose traveling along Lincoln Avenue by Haverhill Stadium may have noticed some changes taking place. The stadium branch of Pentucket Bank, at 120 Lincoln Ave., is undergoing renovations that take into account the times as well as plan for the future. Recent guests on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast”...
Veterans Northeast Outreach Center to Rededicate Intake Center to Late Leader Forbes
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - July 19, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsVeterans Northeast Outreach Center is Haverhill is ready to return to its home base, recently damaged by a burst water pipe, and will honor its fallen, former leader during a rededication early next month. The Scott Forbes Memorial Intake Center is to be dedicated at the 10 Reed St., Haverhill,...
Cameron ‘Cam’ Davidowicz Talks Pro Rugby on WHAV’s ‘Win for Breakfast’
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - July 18, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe New England Free Jacks, with Haverhill’s own Cameron “Cam” Davidowicz, took the first Major League Rugby title in franchise history after facing the San Diego Legion for the Major League Rugby championship July 8 in Chicago. Support the Show.
North Andover’s Johnson Discusses his ‘Window Seat on the World’ with John Kerry
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - July 18, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNorth Andover’s Glen Johnson has truly had a “Window Seat on the World,” witnessing alongside former Secretary of State John F. Kerry, the unfolding of history. Four years ago, Johnson, who now serves as chief of communications and external affairs to Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tuck...
Haverhill’s L’Arche Boston North Opens Fifth Home; Program Gets Support from Longest Table
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - July 07, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHaverhill’s L’Arche Boston North recently opened its fifth “forever home” for those with intellectual disabilities, continuing to fulfill a mission it launched 40 years ago. Executive Director Jennifer Matthews, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, says the new additional home ...
Haverhill Veterans Eligible for Gifts of Free Electronics at Aug. 5 ‘Give Back’ Day
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - July 03, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAll Haverhill veterans attending a free event next month will walk away with electronic gear and, possibly, a grand prize of a flat screen television, sound bar, laptop computer or other top gift. Veterans now have until Friday, July 14, to register for what’s being called a “Give Back” day spo...
‘Revitalize Buttonwoods’ Aims to Renovate Local Museum, Include Diverse Audiences
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - June 23, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHaverhill’s keeper of history, Buttonwoods Museum, plans a building renovation project and greater inclusion of Haverhill’s diversity in its collections. Buttonwoods Executive Director Jan Williams calls the effort “Revitalize Buttonwoods—Restore the Past, Shape the Future.” Appearing on WHAV’s...
Haverhill Promise Promotes Summer Reading Options
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - June 17, 2023 16:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWith the first day of summer Wednesday, educators are looking to keep the learning going. Haverhill Promise has a mission of developing reading proficiency for all Haverhill students by the end of third grade. Haverhill Promise Executive Director Jessica Kallin recently appeared on WHAV’s “Win...
WHAV’s Friday Night DJ Porter Focus of ‘Behind the Mic’ Segment
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - June 09, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWHAV disc jockey Chris Porter eats, breathes and sleeps radio even as he works a “day job” with Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in Boston. Porter was the focus Thursday of the latest “Behind the Mic” segment on the “Win for Breakfast” program. His “All Request Friday Night” show feature...
Haverhill Proclaims Pride Month; Students Share Experiences and Police Introduce Liaison
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - June 05, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHaverhill launched LGBTQ+ Pride Month Thursday with a flag raising at City Hall, students speaking of their experiences and quests to make a difference and the launch of a Haverhill Police liaison unit. Haverhill City Councilor Thomas J. Sullivan served as master of ceremonies outside of City H...
On WHAV, District Attorney Tucker Names Mental Health Among First Responders, Public a Top Concern
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - June 01, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEssex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker has made taking care of first responders one of his office’s priorities. The district attorney, appearing on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program Wednesday, discussed the importance of paying attention to mental health issues, saying he looks at it in...
Haverhill to Honors its Fallen Heroes, Preserve History on Memorial Day
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - May 24, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHaverhill honors its fallen heroes with its Memorial Day Parade and ceremony Monday morning that recognizes the sacrifices of Gold Star families and fallen veterans, promotes military heritage and history and supports the mission of civic and Veterans organizations dedicated to the betterment of...
WHAV Goes ‘Behind the Mic’ with Community Spotlight’s Jenifer Cosgrove
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - May 18, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe announcing staff at WHAV is more than a collection of voices. They are a gathering of individuals who care about serving the community. On a recent “Win for Breakfast” morning segment—the first of series featuring those “Behind the Mic—Jenifer Cosgrove stopped by to share her story. She beg...
Organizers of Cogswell ArtSpace Plan 21+ Party to Light up the Building From the Inside Out
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - May 08, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt’s not finished yet, but those working to transform the former George F. Cogswell School into Cogswell ArtSpace plan to bring the property alive and celebrate anyway. The creative community and friends alike plan a party to, as organizers say, literally light up the building from the inside o...
Haverhill Firefighting Museum’s Annual Kentucky Derby Gala Fundraiser this Saturday
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - May 01, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Haverhill Firefighting Museum is at the starting gate for a new season and holding its annual Kentucky Derby Gala Fundraiser this Saturday. Co-chair Cynthia Graham gave a preview on WHAV’s “Win For Breakfast” program. “We have a lot of fun surprises this year, but we are sticking with some...
Local Banking Picture Thankfully Differs Greatly From National Attention-Getters
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - March 28, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhile problems at a few high-profile national and international banks have garnered attention lately, it is quite a different story locally. Haverhill Bank President and CEO Thomas L. Mortimer, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, points out the differences between the national...
Groveland Native Says Her Oscar-Winning ‘Navalny’ Aims to Bring Justice
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - March 17, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA Groveland native, who picked up an Oscar Sunday for the documentary “Navalny,” said her larger goal is to help secure justice for the Russian dissident who survived state-sponsored poisoning and now is jailed in solitary confinement. Geralyn White Dreyfous, who went to Pentucket Regional High...
Howard Details Plans to Merge Merrimack Valley and RTN Credit Unions; March 29 Vote
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - March 16, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMerrimack Valley Credit Union members are being asked to vote in about two weeks to approve a merger with RTN Federal Credit Union. Members will cast votes at a special meeting to approve the merger and update the bylaws to reflect RTN’s field of membership, which covers those who “reside, work...
In Time for St. Patrick’s Day, Haverhill’s O’Malley Discusses ‘So Far from Home…’
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - March 09, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSt. Patrick’s Day is a day of celebration, but many arriving Irish in the late 19th century had to cope with loneliness. Retired professor Patricia Trainor O’Malley, who spent years teaching at the now-closed Bradford College in Haverhill, reflects on the times in her book, “So Far from Home: L...
Haverhill Chamber’s Eberhardt Says Getting Down to Business Means Able to Get to Work
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - March 03, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe business of “taking care of business” is wide ranging and one aspect is actually getting to the workplace. Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Alexandria Eberhardt said businesses are on the same page as employees when it comes to making sure people can get to their jobs...
One Month Left to Order During Third Annual Hometown Heroes Banner Program
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - March 01, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe third annual Hometown Heroes banner program is underway with a request residents identify and honor loved ones and friends who served their country. The program, organized by the Exchange Club of Haverhill, places two feet wide by four-feet tall banners on poles throughout the city’s centra...
Haverhill Exchange Club Plans 21st Annual Rick Barry St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
Merrimack Valley Newsmakers - February 22, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe wearing of the green and all things Irish will be on display when the Haverhill Exchange Club holds its 21st Annual Rick Barry St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast. Exchangites Ron Carpenito and Kerrianne Petalidas discussed the upcoming fun for a good cause during a live appearance last week on WHA...