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97.9 WHAV ♦ September 23, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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$1 Million+ Riverside Trail in Haverhill Opens to Celebration, Tours
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(Additional photographs below.) Haverhill opened its expanded Riverside Trail Thursday to fanfare from officials and community groups alike. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett ceremoniously cut the ribbon at the trail along the Merrimack River behind Haverhill Stadium and Riverside Park. Barrett explained the trail took years to complete, starting with the former administration securing easements in 2022, applying for $750,000 in …
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Investigation Underway As Haverhill Elementary Student Makes Purchase with Cocaine-Tainted Bill
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Haverhill police and school officials are investigating a Friday incident where an elementary school student used a dollar bill tainted with cocaine to make a purchase. Parents of Golden Hill School were notified the school ordered a stay-in-place after a student was discovered paying for an item at the school store with a dollar bill with white powder on it. …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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UMass Lowell Haverhill iHub Tenants Facing Evictions Could Get Reprieves, New Management
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The 25 companies that have been told to leave UMass Lowell’s Haverhill Innovation hub could receive at least a short-term reprieve. State Rep. Andy X. Vargas told WHAV Friday he is working with Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett, tenants and others on an extension that would allow various iHub tenants to remain at least through Jan. 1 and possibly longer …
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Death of Methuen Mayor Perry Brings Condolences, Remembrance of Accomplishments
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The unexpected death of Methuen Mayor Neil Perry Saturday brought condolences from leaders even as the city took steps to ensure the current and future operation of city government. Rumors of the 65-year-old mayor’s passing began circulating Saturday afternoon and were confirmed in a city hall statement around 7 p.m. “Mayor Perry has fought many health battles over the last …
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Groveland, OSHA Investigate Accident Involving Non-Life-Threatening Worker Injuries
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An investigation is underway into an accident Friday that resulted in a worker being shocked, falling from a ladder and also knocking a colleague to the ground. Groveland Police and Fire were dispatched Friday morning around 9 to a Groveland industrial park at 2 Federal Way. Fire Chief Robert Valentine and Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen said in a statement …
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Northern Essex Community College Knights Soccer Victorious Over Massasoit
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Northern Essex Community College soccer Knights are on a win streak A quartet of Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire residents teamed up for the game’s lone goal as the Knights men notched their first-ever soccer victory over Massasoit on Wednesday. Lucas Cantelli of Lowell scored the winning goal. Northern Essex began the play with a corner kick from Haverhill’s …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Sports
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Somebody Cares New England Hosts ‘Basketball & BBQ’ with Harlem Globetrotter Adams
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Somebody Cares New England, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting low-income families, offers “Basketball & BBQ,’ with former Harlem Globetrotter Melvin Adams. The event is free and open to Haverhill residents of all ages, though children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a barbeque, basketball, volleyball, games and cotton candy. Attendees have the opportunity …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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New Senior Apartments in Downtown Haverhill Formally Open During Ceremony
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Merrimack Corner, the latest addition to Bethany Communities’ affordable senior apartments, formally opened Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. City officials, business leaders and others gathered for the official grand opening at 100 Water St. Bethany Communities President and CEO Jered Stewart talked about the 48 units in the new building, the first large-scale housing development on downtown’s Haverhill Water …
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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
- Martin L. “Marty” London
- Angelo P. Castiglione
- Anna F. MacLaughlin
- Wayne K. Reynolds
- Debra A. (Ciardello) Wersoski
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: 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.
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.
- Haverhill City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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