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97.9 WHAV ♦ July 31, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Since you’re reading this, you recognize the value of original, consistent and timely local news. In fact, WHAV provides news and information that cannot be found anywhere else.
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Haverhill Schools Adopt New Policy Limiting Student Phone Use
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A new policy limits phone use for students across Haverhill’s school district. High School Principal Michael Downs gave the reasons why at last week’s School Committee meeting. “The main purpose of the policy is to help students focus on their learning while they’re in school during the day, and, of course, help teachers deliver instruction to students who are now …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Legislators: State Budget Targets $1 Million for Projects Such as Historic NE, New YMCA
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Haverhill’s legislative delegation say they teamed up to bring $250,000 each to Historic New England’s planned downtown project and a mobile health unit, $75,000 for Winnekenni Park and more in the $58.8 billion state budget that took effect this week. This is the second year in a row, lawmakers set aside a quarter million for Historic New England’s proposed mixed-use …
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Haverhill’s DiCenzo Becomes Town of Merrimac’s New Animal Control Officer
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Brad S. DiCenzo of Haverhill is Merrimac’s new animal control officer. Merrimac Police Chief Eric Shears this week introduced DiCenzo, a New Hampshire native who now lives in Haverhill. He has approximately 10 years of experience working as an animal control officer in Haverhill and North Andover, and has also worked in part-time positions as a dispatcher, reserve police officer …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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UMass Lowell and Greater Haverhill Chamber Join Forces, Offer Tuition Discounts to Chamber Members
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Members of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce now have increased access to educational courses and professional development through UMass Lowell, thanks to a new collaboration between the University and the Chamber. The two have formed the Strategic Academic Partnership initiative through UMass Lowell’s Corporate Education office. The agreement provides a tuition discount for direct employees of chamber members who …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Education, Haverhill
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Teen Game Night at Buttonwoods Museum Aug. 1
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Buttonwoods Museum hosts a teen game night Thursday as part of its “August Kids’ Program.” Teens ages 13 and up can learn how to play the classic boardgame “Risk,” a strategy game based on historical warfare. Each game involves up to eight players, with teens playing either individually or in teams of two, who will compete to conquer territories on …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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House Ways and Means Chair Michlewitz Talks Shop at Merrimack Valley Chamber Lunch
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(Additional photograph below.) As state spending talks were wrapping up recently, area state representatives were joined by the House budget chief himself last week for a forum by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz came to lunch Tuesday, June 23, at Salvatore’s Riverwalk in Lawrence. The House approved its version of the $58 …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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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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Today’s Obituaries
- Clifford D. Demeritt, Retired Haverhill Police Sergeant
Featuring listings from all Haverhill funeral homes:
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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
- H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes
- Paul C. Rogers Funeral Homes
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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. Guest host Marc Lemay, 6-9 a.m.
- 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.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Thursday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, national and world news from CBS News, weather, traffic, sports and information. Guest Host Marc Lemay, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Linda Schoonmaker and Betsy Hopkins from Acting Out Theater Company.
- 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.
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