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97.9 WHAV ♦ September 09, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill License Commission Signs Off on New, Four-Floor Historic District Restaurant, The Reserve
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A new restaurant, planned for the Washington Street space formerly occupied by the Barking Dog Ale House, cleared a critical procedural hurdle Thursday ahead of its grand opening. The Reserve Restaurant, planned to open at 77 Washington St., received unanimous approval by the Haverhill License Commission for liquor, food and entertainment licenses. Sharbel Azzi, owner of the proposed restaurant, organized …
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Haverhill Plans Meetings on Proposed Federally Paid Riverside and River Street Improvements
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Haverhill plans two more public meetings on plans to seek federal grants to make improvements to Water and River Streets. As WHAV reported, the city invited ideas at a meeting Aug. 21, in advance of competing for a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity—RAISE, for short—grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Haverhill seeks money for work on River …
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Methuen Police Conclude School Bomb Threat Made by Grammar School Student Not Credible
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A bomb threat, allegedly made on social media Saturday by a grammar school student, against Methuen’s Donald P. Timony Grammar School was quickly ruled “not credible.” Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara reported Sunday that Methuen Police Department learned of the threat from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Boston Field Office. Officers immediately notified Methuen Public Schools officials and began …
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Sections: Crime, Education, Region
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Georgetown Theater Workshop Celebrates 50 Years with Benefit Bash Sept. 14
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In the world of community theater, there aren’t many troupes that last half a century, but one is the Georgetown Theater Workshop. To celebrate the milestone, the group’s president, Liz-Mary Murray, brought one of the original members, Sue Clohecy, to talk about the launch on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” show. Clohecy recalled how it all began. “I was one of …
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Sections: Going Out, Region
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Blankets for the Brave Drive Runs Sept. 11-Oct. 31
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The “Blankets for the Brave” Community Service Project aims to collect new, patriotic-themed fleece blankets for local veterans and active-duty service members stationed overseas. The collection drive runs from Wednesday, Sept. 11, through Thursday, Oct. 31, with the first delivery scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15. The timeline ensures blankets are distributed before the holiday season. The goal is to collect …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Merrimack Valley Chamber Plans Speed Networking at Stone Hill at Andover
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Stone Hill at Andover is hosting members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Speed Networking Event. The meeting offers potential new business connections, food and drinks and door prizes. It takes place Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5-7 p.m., at Stone Hill at Andover, 141 Elm St., Andover. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Register …
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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
- Alfred C. Parah
- Cynthia Munroe Randall
- Joseph E. Ravgiala
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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What’s Going on Over There?
WHAV listeners and Wavelengths’ readers know the answer to this oft-asked question on social media.
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Whether it be a construction project, closed street, sighting of elected officials or unusual noise, WHAV’s audiences are among the most informed people because WHAV timely and reliably reports local news.
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Thanks to subscribers and underwriters, this free service is available from Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. It benefits everyone when residents know what’s going on. Repeated studies show, residents will otherwise superimpose national headlines on local happenings and come to greatly distorted conclusions.
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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: Rep. Ryan Hamilton and Thomas Spitalere, discussing local Essex National Heritage Trails and Sails events.
- 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: 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.
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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 City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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