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97.9 WHAV ♦ December 19, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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WHAV continues to provide more local news, more news that matters and more often. See below how you can support these efforts and triple your impact. Or, just click the box at right. Thank you!
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Haverhill City Council Opts to Continue Hearing for Lovers Lane Solar Field
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Plans for a proposed solar farm on Ayers Hill were again placed on hold Tuesday night as city councilors seek more time to consult with city lawyers on what restrictions may be placed on the project under state law. Haverhill City Councilors opted to continue a hearing for a permit for a proposed solar array on a Lovers Lane by …
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State Awards Haverhill, Lawrence and Methuen Money to Fight Youth and Gang Violence
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Haverhill, Lawrence and Methuen were formally awarded state grants Wednesday to help reduce youth and gang-related violence. Haverhill and Methuen will share $310,466 from the Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, while Lawrence will receive $299,866. “Preventing violence among young people is critical to ensuring the future wellbeing of our youth and the safety of our communities,” said Gov. …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill, Methuen and Others Receive State Grants for Recycling, Waste Reduction
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Area cities and towns were among those sharing in state grants Wednesday for recycling, composting and waste reduction programs. Haverhill, Groveland, Methuen, North Andover and Lawrence all received varying awards under the Recycling Dividends Program, but Lawrence and Methuen hit the jackpot, winning $250,000 to establish a permanent household hazardous waste facility. The Recycling Dividends Program is aimed at communities …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Sen. Finegold Leads Effort to Honor Late Housing and Economic Development Secretary Bialecki
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The state Senate honored former Housing and Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki Monday by declaring the day’s adjournment be in his memory. Sen. Barry R. Finegold led the move to honor Bialecki, who served under former Gov. Deval Patrick and died last month at the age of 64. Finegold received backing all of his colleagues who were present, including Sen. …
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Sections: Beacon Hill News, Region
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‘Board & Brewed’ Combines Games and Beverages at Nevins Memorial Library
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Nevins Memorial Library invites adults in their 20s and 30s to a participate new program, “Board & Brewed,” offering a casual opportunity to enjoy coffee, tea and games. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite games, while the library will provide beverages. This drop-in event is designed for meeting new people and having fun in a relaxed setting. The program …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Northern Essex Community College Offers Businesses 10-Week Effective Supervisory Skills Program
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Employers looking to build manager skills have an opportunity to receive help when Northern Essex Community College offers an Effective Supervisory Training Program, Tuesdays beginning in January. Effective Supervisory Skills is a 40-hour, 10-week in-person course taking place Tuesdays, Jan. 14 through March 11, from 1-5 p.m., at Northern Essex Community College’s Center for Corporate and Community Education, 100 Elliott …
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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
- Patricia A. Field
- Donald C. Perry
- Arthur Joseph Cote
- Richard “Chance” Leoff
- Timothy E. Mara
- Bryan Patrick Murphy
- Edward R. Penney
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: Rocky Morrison, Clean River Project, 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: When in session, 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.
- 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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