The Voice of Topsfield is a podcast dedicated to fostering a stronger Topsfield community by sharing interviews, updates, and stories about the people, events, and places in Topsfield. New episodes of The Voice of Topsfield podcast are released on a weekly basis, ensuring you stay connected and engaged with the community's latest happenings. You can listen to The Voice of Topsfield podcast on popular podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or directly on our website for easy access t ...
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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.
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The Voice of Topsfield - This is Liz Caturano
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Mann Orchards’ Fitzgerald Previews Topsfield Fair and Looks Back 50 Years
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If there was any reason to doubt it, the upcoming Topsfield Fair is a sure sign of fall. America’s oldest county fair, having started in 1818, opens Friday, Oct. 4, and runs through Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14. Although he hasn’t been around since the beginning, Bill Fitzgerald of Methuen’s Mann Orchards is as knowledgeable as anyone about the lo…
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Early Voting Continues Today; Haverhill Clerk Wright Explains Extended Election Season
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The election season is in full swing at the Haverhill City Clerk’s office even though final election day is two weeks away. Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright, a recent guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, explained why the window for early voting seems longer than usual. In-person early voting started this past weekend. “In regular ele…
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The Voice of Topsfield - This is Meredith Shaw
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The Voice of Topsfield - This is Maureen Richard-Saltman
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The Voice of Topsfield - This is Dolly Mcilvaine
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The Voice of Topsfield - This is Phil Capizzi
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Haverhill Bank’s Mortimer Shares Stories From the City’s Deep Financial Institution History
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The banking business in Greater Haverhill has seen a many changes over the years and, similar to the person hawking programs at a sporting event, Haverhill Bank President and CEO Thomas L. Mortimer knows “you can’t tell the players without a program.” Serving as a local banker for more than 40 years, Mortimer is the “go-to” historian for the local …
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The Voice of Topsfield - This is Robert Kirkpatrick
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Waiting for Haverhill’s Annual Restaurant Week? Here’s Some Tasty News
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Those who expect Haverhill’s annual Restaurant Week this time of year are in for a treat if their taste buds can hold out. Up until now, Haverhill’s Restaurant week immediately followed L’Arche Boston North’s Longest Table event, which took place last week. During a recent appearance on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, Haverhill Chamber of Comme…
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The Voice of Topsfield - This is Jimmy Smith
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The Voice of Topsfield - This is Michelle Mercier Link
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Haverhill’s Breakfast Exchange Club Gives Grandparents a Helping Hand
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Greater Haverhill service clubs help a variety of organizations, individuals and causes, but one is paying particular attention to older residents taking on unexpected tasks and responsibilities. Judith Riopelle, president of the Breakfast Exchange Club of Greater Haverhill, recently told listeners of WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program about the cl…
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Haverhill Mayor Hosts Free Community Dinner Tuesday to Showcase Mental Health Resources
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Haverhill police and schools and health representatives are among those joining Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett Tuesday for a free community dinner focused on available mental health resources. Mental wellness professionals will be available to answer questions about help and support available for adults, young adults, children and teen. YMCA Re…
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The Voice of Topsfield - This is Tom Capano
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Introduction to The Voice of Topsfield Our mission to foster a stronger Topsfield community Weekly episodes featuring stories, interviews, and updates Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and our websiteAutor: Pete Conway
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MassReconnect Shatters Myths, Helps 39-Year-Old Complete Degree at Northern Essex
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The new MassReconnect program, which encourages students 25 and up to complete their degrees for free, is credited with increasing community college enrollment. One local student taking part tells WHAV about how going back to school shattered some myths and gave him confidence. Thirty-nine-year-old Pedro Rentas is taking advantage of the program to…
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Essex County Habitat for Humanity Invites Applications for New Haverhill Duplexes
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Essex 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 Breakfast” program to discuss plans for the 41-43 Curt…
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Clean River Project Makes Pitch for More Money to Keep Merrimack River Clean
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Clean 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 this kind of work below the water’s surface and commun…
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Groveland COA’s EngAGEment Celebration and Symposium Saturday; More to Come
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The 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” show recently to welcome attendance at the free event and …
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Spurr Relates Finally Donning Graduation Cap and Gown After 65-Year Wait
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School 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 graduation ceremonies on Saturday morning. She recently tol…
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Haverhill Church Group Leads Mission to Moldova, Bringing Supplies and Hope to Orphans
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When 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 Director of Outreach Mark Cottrell. Speaking recently on WH…
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Carolyn’s Farm Kitchen Opens Haverhill Storefront Location
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If 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 past Wednesday on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, whe…
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More to Building Haverhill-Based Mason & Hamlin Pianos Than Meets the Ear
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The 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. The company’s creative director, Nathan Mabanglo-Burgett,…
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MacDougall-Tattan Signing Copies of Her Book ‘Biz’s Journey Home’ at Firefighting Museum
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A 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 Home,” a story she says is for people who love horses a…
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Groveland’s Langley-Adams Library to Host Mystery Book Con Saturday
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For 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 Adams Senior Library Assistant Lauren Towler, a recent gu…
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Groveland Voters Go to the Polls Monday, Decide Which 2 of 6 Should be Selectmen
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Groveland 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 order, Steven F. Baker, Rebecca Megan Beaucher, William …
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Riding with MeVa Regional Bus Regulars and Driver Larry Corcoran
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The 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 this month, Chief Communications Officer Niorka Mendez s…
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Haverhill Native McGravey Releases New Album, ‘Feather in the Wind’
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When 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 guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program. McGravey has…
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Haverhill Mayor Barrett Brings Listeners Behind the Scenes on School Decisions
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In 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 Wednesday to appear on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” progr…
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On 50th Anniversary of Federal Program, Trahan Touts Local Decision-Making Benefits
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From 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 the YMCA used CDBG funds to help with its Freight Farm p…
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Merrimack Valley Chamber to Host National Small Business Week Awards Ceremony in May
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Small 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 Beverly will receive the Massachusetts Small Business Person…
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Haverhill Bank’s Temple Pruyn Offers A Word About Retirement Accounts Before Tax Day
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Federal 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 taking money out. The heads up comes from Haverhill Ban…
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Haverhill Chamber Readies for 26th Annual Winning Opportunities for Women Conference
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The 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 professional and personal development. Speaking on WHAV’s “Win…
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Pentucket Bank Closes Main Office Today in Prep For Redevelopment, Reopens Riverside
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Pentucket 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 now taking shape following developer Salvatore N. Lupo…
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Mason Expresses Thanks as Haverhill School Crossing Guards Receive $2 Raise
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Crossing 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 more because, on top of the 15 hours a week at an interse…
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In Advance of 50th Anniversary Celebration, ‘Spike’ Sprague Reveals Little Known Facts
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It 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 against Shawsheen. Richard “Spike” Sprague, who scored H…
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MakeIt Haverhill’s Boucher Tells of Motivation by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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This 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 was young, back in the early 60s, we used to eat a lot …
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Community Colleges are ‘Hot’ Right Now; Dolan-Wilson Explains How to Avoid Debt
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Community 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 guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, is delighted w…
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Whittier School Drama Club Readies for Disney ‘Descendants: The Musical’
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A 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 appearance on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program. “Jan. 8 is vo…
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Haverhill Bank’s Liz Cronin Gives Tips on Protecting Yourself Against Holiday Fraud
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The 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 everyone on awareness that especially during the holiday …
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Coach ‘Spike’ Sprague Prepares to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of HHS Hockey Team
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This 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 Richard “Spike” Sprague scored the first goal for the Haverh…
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Looking Back, Fiorentini Details 20-Year Path to Haverhill’s Turnaround
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Haverhill 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 duct tape. The downtown commercial district had been in …
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Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi Stevens Discusses Hanukkah, Which Begins Thursday
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The 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 of the Maccabees, they then rededicated their temple. The…
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As Dice Retires, Pentucket Regional High School Plans to Recruit New Service Dogs
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A 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 named Dice, who is coming up on his 10th birthday. “That…
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Haverhill’s Mayoral Candidates Favor Route 97 Fire Station, Share Other Views
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Haverhill’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 to detail their positions—including capital priorities, …
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Haverhill Exchange Club’s Annual Hillie Hunt Sends Teams Scurrying Next Week
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An 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-party and 50/50 raffle. Exchange Club member Michael Joy, …
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Sixth Annual Methuen Day Saturday Brings Bands, Organ Concert, Food and More
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A 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 house from 10-2 and the fire station open house from 10…
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Trahan Says Programs Like Haverhill Fire Staffing Grant at Risk with Federal Shutdown
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Eyes 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 government. However, she said, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy now…
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Rocks Village Memorial Association’s Yard Sale This Weekend Offers Bonus Tours
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Furniture, 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 guest on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, says the ya…
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