Today’s sponsor
08-30-22-Haverhill_Bank_home_equity_770x90
2022_Wavelengths_header_v2-625x160
97.9 WHAV ♦ July 09, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
Dear reader,
donation_button

City Desk

Applicants Propose ‘Eco-Friendly’ Home Near Round Pond; Councilors Rejected Earlier Plan For Same Site

Applicants Propose ‘Eco-Friendly’ Home Near Round Pond; Councilors Rejected Earlier Plan For Same Site
Seven months after a previous proposal for the property failed, new applicants seek a special permit tonight from the Haverhill City Council to build an “eco-friendly” home at 0 Stanley Drive, which belongs to the city’s Water Supply Protection Overlay District. Councilors last December rejected Ronald Judkins’ special permit request because, they said, he proposed a duplex—rather than a single-family—and …

Sections: Haverhill

Read more
Read more Haverhill news

Regional News

In Wake of Supreme Court Homelessness Decision, NH Advocates Say Fight Not Over

In Wake of Supreme Court Homelessness Decision, NH Advocates Say Fight Not Over
by Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin July 9, 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling last month to allow an Oregon city’s efforts to clear out homeless encampments is already rippling through New Hampshire. On July 2, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to strengthen a ban on camping on city property, subjecting people to fines. And the board …

Sections: Region

Read more

Atkinson Women’s Civic Club Brings Back Atkinson 5K Race Sept. 7

Atkinson Women’s Civic Club Brings Back Atkinson 5K Race Sept. 7
The Atkinson Women’s Civic Club is calling all runners to “Run with heart, give with purpose” as it brings back the Atkinson 5K race. Besides the 5K, there is a children’s fun run just before the event. T-Shirts are free for those registering on or before Aug. 12. The race takes place Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 9:15 a.m. and …

Sections: Region

Read more
Read more Regional stories

Education

‘Summer Eats’ Provides Breakfast and Lunch at Various Haverhill Sites

‘Summer Eats’ Provides Breakfast and Lunch at Various Haverhill Sites
Breakfast and lunch are free to Haverhill students this summer as part of a program by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and state Department of Transitional Assistance. “Summer Eats,” as it is called, began Friday and continues through Aug. 25 and five city schools, while lunch only is served at two recreation areas and the Haverhill Public Library. Participating schools …

Sections: Education, Haverhill

Read more
Read more Education stories

Community Spotlight

Buttonwoods Museum Plans Fun on Banks of Merrimack

Buttonwoods Museum Plans Fun on Banks of Merrimack
The Buttonwoods Museum, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, hosts a program on the banks of the Merrimack River. Budding scientists can meet an actual water scientist from the USGS, and learn about keeping the river clean and safe. This STEM-oriented program is offered to elementary and middle school aged students. In addition to meeting the scientist, participants will …

Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill

Read more
Supported in part by Merrimack Valley Credit Union
Read more Community Spotlight stories

Obituaries New Updated Section

Featuring listings from:
  • 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
Read Obituaries

Of Course There’s News Today!

As a public service, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, remains on the job 24/7, delivering timely and consistent coverage of the topics that matter most to you.

WHAV offers more local news, more news that matters and more often.

Support accurate, reliable and trustworthy local journalism. Review the flexible and easy subscription options at WHAV online. If you are already a donor or member, thank you for your support!
See also Crime, Education, Business Bulletin and Merrimack Valley Newsmakers podcasts

What’s On?

wavelengths-community_spotlight-660

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: Wes Pettengill, New England Summer Classic Car Show, and Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Executive Director Javier Bristol.
  • 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.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Haverhill City Council: When in session, live, 7 p.m.
  • X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Wednesday’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: Haverhill Public-Private Partnership Director Allison Heartquist and Whiz Kidz Science Fun with Mark McKellar.
  • 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.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
See all radio listings

Listen Now

Live Stream
cropped-WHAV_square_979_512.png
Podcasts
Valley_Newsmakers_v6
facebook twitter website 
WHAV_75th_logo_RGB-230