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97.9 WHAV ♦ August 26, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Schools Hash Out Transportation Concerns Ahead of Classes Resuming
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The Haverhill School Committee and administrators last Thursday discussed steps to avert bus driver shortages and communications issues in advance of children returning to classes Tuesday. At the request of Vice Chair Paul A. Magliocchetti, representatives of NRT Bus said they believe they have enough drivers and staff for the start of the school year. Haverhill office Operations Manager Michelle …
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Sections: Back-To-School Countdown, Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Prepares Digital Equity Plan, Asks for Public Feedback at Thursday Meeting
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Haverhill is preparing a digital equity plan that will determine what is slowing residents access to the internet, while identifying solutions to bridge, what has been called, the “digital divide.” Residents are invited to provide feedback during the first of two public meetings Thursday, Aug. 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Haverhill Public Library’s Johnson Auditorium, 99 Main St. The city …
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Early Voting for State Primary Election Continues All Week
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Early voting across the state started this past weekend and continues this week. Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright reminds residents early voting continues Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 26, 27 and 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 29, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Friday Aug. 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All early voting …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill, Region
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In Unofficial Straw Poll, Haverhill Democrats Choose Driscoll and Duff in Contested Races
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Voters participating Saturday in a straw poll at the Haverhill Democratic City Committee’s Annual Roz McKeon Breakfast made their choices known in the party’s only two contested elections. Incumbent Essex County Clerk of Courts Thomas H. Driscoll Jr. took 62% of the vote in the unscientific poll vs. James FX Doherty, who garnered 38%. Driscoll, of Swampscott, has had no …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Haverhill High and Trade School Classes of 1964 Plan 60th Reunion Sept. 25
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The Haverhill High and Trade School Classes of 1964 are planning their 60th reunion next month. The Class of 1964 was the first to graduate from the new Monument Street site. The committee is planning on music from the 50s and 60s for entertainment. The Reunion Committee has set the deadline for receipt of checks as Wednesday, Sept. 11. The …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Banker & Tradesman Ranks Merrimack Valley Credit Union in its Fast 50 of 2024
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Merrimack Valley Credit Union was recently ranked in Banker & Tradesman’s Fast 50 of 2024, coming in seventh for Growth in Commercial Loan Volume and 13th for Growth in Commercial Loan Units. The list ranks the 50 fastest-growing loan providers in Massachusetts, including credit unions, banks, mortgage and financial companies and other financial institutions. Compiled from data collected and analyzed …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Region
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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
- Antonios Konstantinos "Tony" Dimakis
- Coretta "Corey" Maradian
- Kim Ellen Weaver
- Lynne Marie Gioia (Benenati)
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. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt and Sen. Pavel Payano.
- 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.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Tuesday’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 Veterans Services Officer Jeffrey C. Hollett and Michael Bevilacqua of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
- 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.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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