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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 27, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Photos: Haverhill Swears in 12 Firefighters, Promotes 8 Others as Department Continues Growth
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(Additional photographs below.) A dozen new Haverhill firefighters were sworn in this week as they joined five promoted to lieutenant and three promoted to captain as the department moves toward its goal of 110 uniformed members. During a ceremony Tuesday in City Hall auditorium, Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien oversaw the arrangements, part of an historic employment surge. Mayor Melinda …
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Farrwood Drive Developer Pays City $95,000 for Road Repairs, Says Owners Now Working Together
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One of the developers of property around Farrwood Drive recently reimbursed the city for more than $90,000 in emergency street repairs and said “the project worked out for everybody.” King H. Weinstein of Farrwood Drive Inc. told WHAV he worked only on several single-family lots and the Islington Crossing apartments, while responsibility has been confusing among the five or six …
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State Ethics Commission Fines Former Groveland and Sewer Superintendent for Free Ski Trips
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A former Groveland Water and Sewer Department superintendent has paid a $13,000 fine for violating the state conflict of interest law by accepting free ski trips while working in Groveland and, later, in the same job in Newburyport. The State Ethics Commission said Wednesday that Newburyport Department of Public Services Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Thomas Cusick signed a disposition agreement …
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New Scholarship Available for Therapeutic Horseback Riding at Windrush Farm
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Windrush Farm in North Andover is offering a new Kathy Blanton Memorial scholarship for children and adults with disabilities. The scholarship is for participants over the age of six, with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges who qualify on financial need and consideration of circumstances. The scholarship was set up by Kathy’s sister, Cheryl Blanton, and is offered in memory of …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Presentation Tonight Explores Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
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The key steps adults can take to make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth coping during the mental health crisis is the subject of a free presentation tonight by the North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth, known as NAGLY. In celebration of Pride Month, the Buttonwoods Museum is working with NAGLY Program Director Tony Leone, who will a …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Healey Lauds North Andover’s 6K, Among Other GreenTech Companies
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North Andover’s 6K, a battery material producer, was among Massachusetts climate tech industry leaders honored this week by Gov. Maura T. Healey. Healey hosted a celebration of all 28 of Time Magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies for 2024. 6K and other state firms were recognized with a Governor’s Citation for their contributions to Massachusetts’ economy and competitiveness. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, …
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Sections: Business Bulletin
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For more business news, listen to CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller’s “Banmiller on Business,” Monday-Friday, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on 97.9 WHAV.
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- Berube-Comeau Funeral Home
- Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home
- Kevin B Comeau Funeral Home
- Dole Childs & Shaw Funeral Home
- Driscoll Funeral Home
- Paul C. Rogers Funeral Home
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Make the Most of It
It wasn’t that long ago that residents of Essex County in Massachusetts and Rockingham County, N.H., enjoyed local news from a multitude of radio stations, but WHAV is now the only outlet serving this vast area.
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WHAV is part of a national trend of household and small business-supported nonprofit local news services stepping up to fill “news deserts” left after the collapse of other news media. On-air, online, over cable television and via smart apps, only WHAV provides hourly local news; Community Spotlight; live, daily interviews with newsmakers; government meetings; and more.
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WHAV punches above its weight thanks to your support. Share Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service with your neighbors, co-workers, bosses and others. Suggest they become a WHAV member.
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Today’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, national and world news from CBS News, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Entertainer Jay Daggett and MeVa Transit Administrator Noah S. Berger.
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
- CBS News: Hourly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
- Wave Weather: Meteorologist James Covington provides Merrimack Valley-specific reports, every half hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
- Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
- Sound Beat: Hosted by Brett Barry, 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Banmiller on Business: Hosted by CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
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Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
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- Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Haverhill School Committee: When in session, Live. 7 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Friday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, national and world news from CBS News, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Rocky Morrison, Clean River Project, and Nicole A. Moses of Haverhill Bank discusses banking for non-profits.
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
- CBS News: Hourly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
- Wave Weather: Meteorologist James Covington provides Merrimack Valley-specific reports, every half hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
- Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
- Sound Beat: Hosted by Brett Barry, 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Banmiller on Business: Hosted by CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
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Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
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- Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
- Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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