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97.9 WHAV ♦ November 21, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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New Consentino School Reaches Peak Height; Sixth Grader Explains Best Why the Milestone is Important
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(Additional photographs in gallery below.) As the new $160 million Dr. Albert B. Consentino School reached its top height Wednesday, a sixth grader gave the most personal account of why the new building is needed. At a “Topping Off” ceremony at the Washington Street school, Consentino Principal Richard Poor introduced Graeme Gillogly as a future eighth grader when the building …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Reports $9.5 Million Surplus a Day After Setting Taxes; to Pay 3.53% on 20-Year Loans
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Haverhill had a surplus of about $9.5 million, as certified at the end of October by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett’s office said the amount, known as “free cash,” represents a 37% increase, or $2.5 million, compared to last year’s certification. The administration said the surplus comes from a combination of “revenues exceeding budget targets and …
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Haverhill Fire Chief Urges Fire Safety Amid Red Flag Warning, Drought
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Amid brush fires that have impacted the state and red flag warnings that have been issued in the region, city Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien urged residents this week to adhere to fire safety requirements during an unseasonably dry autumn. As WHAV reported in October, three back-to-back fires within two and a half hours kept city firefighters busy—fires that were …
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State Awards Haverhill and Lawrence Police Departments Grants to Help Pay for Staffing
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Haverhill and Lawrence are among 10 communities statewide receiving help paying for police officers. Haverhill was awarded $333,792, while Lawrence received $1.2 million from the Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program. The program helps eligible cities maintain sufficient police and fire department staffing. Based on criteria set by the Massachusetts legislature, only 10 communities across the state are eligible for …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Linoleum Stamp Making Workshop Saturday at Haverhill Printing Museum
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The Haverhill Museum of Printing offers a hands-on Linoleum Stamp Making Workshop Saturday, where participants can design, carve and print their own stamps. Led by Isaac Wood, the workshop provides all necessary materials, including carving tools, X-ACTO knives, ink pads and two pieces of dual-tone linoleum. Extra linoleum will be available for purchase at $3 if participants wish to make …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Bosa Coastal Italian Now Offers Saturday and Sunday Brunch
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Downtown Haverhill’s Bosa Coastal Italian now serves brunch with, what it calls, “Italian flair and unique flavors” on Saturday and Sunday. The brunch menu features sandwiches made with Sal’s Pizza dough and more. It is offered Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the restaurant, 160 Merrimack St., Haverhill. Bosa Coastal Italian says it offers creative coastal …
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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
- Linda A. Pacheco
- Sylvia B. Tavitian
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: MeVa Transit Administrator Noah S. Berger and Haverhill Promise Director Jessica Kallin.
- 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 School Committee: Live. 7 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Friday’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: Matt Belfiore of HC Media and Haverhill Bank Vice President Compliance Liz Cronin.
- 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.
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