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97.9 WHAV ♦ September 20, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Councilors Say New Developer Rules Are Not Intended to Slow Housing Development
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Haverhill city councilors said new rules they adopted this week are not intended to slow housing development, but rather acknowledge the Council’s right to more strictly regulate such construction. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett said the new rules and regulations for granting special permits came from a training City Solicitor Lisa L. Mead conducted for councilors several weeks ago. “The gist …
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Listening Sessions to Gather Public Input on Shared Campus for Whittier Tech and Northern Essex
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Public comments, aimed at shaping a shared campus for Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School and Northern Essex Community College, will be accepted at four “public listening sessions” online in October and November. As WHAV reported in April, Gov. Maura Healey backed the idea of the two schools working together after 10 out of 11 Whittier Tech member communities rejected …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus Saturday Brings History, Live Music, Food and Fireworks
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Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus dramatically brings to life downtown Haverhill Saturday with a classic car show, live bands, children’s amusements, wide variety of foods and drink and a array of demonstrations—all capped off by fireworks over the Merrimack River. Unusual features include a “Wonders of Haverhill History Talk” by Historic New England at 2 p.m., at 43 Washington St, and …
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Haverhill Democratic City Committee Opens Virtual Campaign HQ at Website
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The Haverhill Democratic City Committee reports it has opened a virtual Campaign Headquarters on its website. The site has information on the Committee’s activities and getting involved in November’s presidential election. Anyone looking for a Harris/Walz lawn sign may request one at HaverhillDems.org. The Committee is also starting visibility/standouts for all candidates leading up to election day. Those who wish …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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North Andover Businessman Pleads Guilty to Using COVID-19 Aid to Buy Diamond Ring, Remodel House
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A 41-year-old North Andover businessman pleaded guilty Wednesday to misappropriating COVID-19 relief money for personal use. Jesse Lelievre, who was charged in July, pleaded guilty to theft of government property. U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for Dec. 19. According to court documents, Lelievre was the owner and manager of Paramount Plumbing & Heating. In 2021, Lelievre …
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Essex Heritage’s Trails & Sails Continues with Local Events
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Essex Heritage’s annual Trails & Sails event continues with a variety of activities, highlighting historical and cultural sites across the region. Residents are encouraged to explore their communities. Below is a sampling of area events and a complete list appears at trailsandsails.org. Whittier Birthplace, 305 Whittier Road, Haverhill The Freeman Memorial Trail at Whittier Birthplace will be open for self-guided …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Expected Rain Forces Fourth Annual Appreciation Cookout to be Delayed Until Monday
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The Fourth Annual Appreciation Cookout, honoring Haverhill’s public safety departments and city workers, now takes place Monday after the threat of inclement weather forced postponement of Friday’s outing. Organizer and host Driscoll Funeral Home said the cookout is planned for Monday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the home, 309 S. Main St., Haverhill. Previously, owner Pat …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Today’s Obituaries
- Logan Charles Miller
- A. Rhoda “Ronnie” (Markson) Cohen
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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First With the Most Talked About News
The biggest, most far-reaching local news stories of the day, week, month and year break first on WHAV.
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What’s talked about, showing up in social media and all the buzz at coffee shops began with aggressive news reporting, objectivity and community commitment from WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service.
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WHAV News—on-air, online, everywhere.
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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: Haverhill Cultural Council Chair John Hassan and Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew.
- 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.
Saturday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- 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.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
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Luke Slaughter of Tombstone: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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Sunday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- 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.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Let George Do It: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Monday’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: Hailey Moschella of Haverhill Art Walk 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.
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