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City Desk

Haverhill Councilors to Decide Property Tax Rates for Residents, Businesses Tuesday Night

Haverhill Councilors to Decide Property Tax Rates for Residents, Businesses Tuesday Night
What has previously been called Haverhill’s second budget setting meeting of the year takes place Tuesday night as city councilors make their annual call on whether to shift more of the property tax burden onto business. If all things remain the same as last year, the average single-family homeowner—with a home value of $532,126—will pay $365 more in annual taxes …

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Education

Haverhill School ESPs, City Negotiators Appear Far Apart After 18 Months of Talks

Haverhill School ESPs, City Negotiators Appear Far Apart After 18 Months of Talks
(Update: The story has been updated to add more about the city’s last offer. Some ESPs would see their salaries increase at Step 4 at 16.4% and 20.2% at Step 5 over the course of the contract.) The union representing Haverhill Education Support Professionals and School Committee negotiators remain far apart in reaching a new agreement for those who have …

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Community Spotlight

UTEC to Celebrate 25 Years Supporting Youth with Anniversary Gala Wednesday

UTEC to Celebrate 25 Years Supporting Youth with Anniversary Gala Wednesday
UTEC celebrates 25 years of supporting young adults Wednesday night and honors 25 individuals committed to the organization’s values. The gala features stories, entertainment and opportunities for attendees to connect with supporters, partners and changemakers. It includes a reception with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, followed by a meal. Limited seating is available, and once plated seats are sold …

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Business Bulletin

CNA Stores Names Shay Foundation, Ozzie’s Kids as Year-End Charities

CNA Stores Names Shay Foundation, Ozzie’s Kids as Year-End Charities
CNA Stores in Haverhill and Amesbury has put out its charity jars this month for the benefit of scholarships in the name of late Sgt. Jordan M. Shay and designated Haverhill-based Ozzie’s Kids as December’s Charity of the Month. In addition, the cannabis retailer is ready to kick off its fifth annual Snow Angel Project, aimed at helping financially stretched …

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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.

Obituaries New Updated Section

Today’s Obituaries

  • Mary “Marie” Marzioli
  • Patrick Ricot
  • Dung Tran
  • Doris C. Vallant
  • Jeanette “Sunny” Olsen, Hale Hospital ICU Nurse
Featuring listings from all Haverhill funeral homes:
  • 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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See also Crime, Education, Business Bulletin and Merrimack Valley Newsmakers podcasts

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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. Guest: Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Development Director Alexandria Wall.
  • 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.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Haverhill City Council: When in session, live, 7 p.m.
  • X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Wednesday’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. Guest: Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Maureen Lynch.
  • 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.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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