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97.9 WHAV ♦ September 30, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Public Schools to Acquire Former Social Security Office; Feds Offer it Free
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Haverhill Public Schools will soon acquire the city’s former Social Security office free from the federal government and use it for special education programs. As WHAV reported in March, the Social Security Administration quietly moved its 367 Main St. office to 62 Brown St., leaving the former office vacant. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett told councilors Tuesday night how the transfer …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Officials Celebrate $50K State Earmark for Haverhill’s Somebody Cares New England
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(Additional photograph below.) Community leaders last week celebrated a $50,000 state earmark to Haverhill’s Somebody Cares New England. Sen. Pavel M. Payano presented a ceremonial check to the Mount Washington nonprofit organization during last week’s food pantry operation. Payano, who helped secure the earmark in this year’s state budget, highlighted the importance of continuing to support organizations like Somebody Cares …
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Markey Says Steward Health Care CEO de la Torre to be Held Accountable Despite Resignation
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Sen. Edward J. Markey says the resignation of Steward Health CEO Ralph de la Torre will continue to be held accountable in Congress and the courts for the company’s greed “while patients suffered and died and workers and hospitals went unresourced.” The U.S. Senate voted unanimously last week to refer de la Torre for criminal contempt of Congress for failing …
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Sections: Haverhill, Health
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Former Northern Essex Community College Trustee Paley Nadel Joins Foundation Board
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Former Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees Vice Chair Marianne Paley Nadel is the newest member of the NECC Foundation Board. Paley Nadel is deeply involved in the city of Lawrence and has served as a community leader for years. After more than a decade of managing her family’s real estate holdings, she became the founding executive director of …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Comedy Night Fundraiser Oct. 25 to Benefit Whittier Tech Educational Foundation
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A Comedy Night Fundraiser, featuring four all-star comedians, is taking place in October to benefit the needs of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. The Whittier Tech Educational Foundation presents Paul Gilligan, featured at Charlie Moore Outdoors; Dave Rattigan, of SiriusXM and NESN fame; Jeff Koen, as seen on American Funniest Videos; and Dan Donahue, seen at theaters across New …
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Sections: Education, Region
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HOPE Task Force, Drug Story Theater Present ‘Back to Life’ Oct. 23 at HHS
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The mayor’s Haverhill Overdose Prevention and Education—HOPE—Task Force is joining with Drug Story Theater to present “Back to Life,” a drama in observance of Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. The presentation, introduced by Mayor Melinda E. Barrett and City Councilor Colin F. LePage, will be followed by a talkback and question and answer session with Dr. Joseph Shrand, founder of …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Lawrence General Hospital One of Only 12 in U.S. to Earn Health Care Equity Certification
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Lawrence General Hospital, which is scheduled to take possession tomorrow of Holy Family Hospital, this month earned the Joint Commission’s Health Care Equity Certification for excellence in its efforts to provide equitable care, treatment and services. This certification has been given only to 12 hospitals across the country with Lawrence General being the first stand-alone hospital to receive it. The …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Health, 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
- Joel P. Saren
- John Faucett Cole
- Pamela N. Baggs (Nason)
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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An informed public is good for everyone. Buy from as many outlets as you can, but are you overlooking WHAV? Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service has no outside investors and receives no cable television money or government grants.
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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 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.
- 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: Sen. Barry R. Finegold and Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- 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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