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97.9 WHAV ♦ January 30, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill firefighters this morning extinguished an attic fire that went through the roof of a 100 Cedar St. home. Firefighters were on scene about 6:30 a.m. (Photograph via Gary Huber, Essex Alert.)
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Podcast: Trahan Notes Haverhill Firefighter Grant, Steward Failure in Ripping White House Freeze
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A planned freeze of payments toward previously approved federal programs was rescinded Wednesday by the White House Office of Management and Budget after public outcry. Congresswoman Lori Trahan, appearing live Wednesday on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, was one official who criticized what would have been an abrupt halt in food, rent, energy and childcare assistance, among other programs. “It’s …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region, What's On?
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Haverhill City Councilors Vote 8-3 to Approve Lovers Lane Solar Farm With Conditions
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After a number of delays dating back to October, Haverhill city councilors Tuesday approved a special permit with conditions for a solar farm on Lovers Lane. As WHAV reported first in October, December and earlier this month , the project proposed by SPI Solar is to be built on two woodland parcels on the northern side of Lovers Lane. The …
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Haverhill City Clerk to Kick Off 4th Annual Top Dog Contest, Will Award Special Tag and Trophy
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The Haverhill City Clerk’s is getting ready to kick off its fourth annual Top Dog contest to encourage timely dog licenses registrations and renewals. “We like to incentive people to register their dogs,” City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright told city councilors Tuesday. Residents who opt to license their dog early between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28 and submit a photo …
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State Pays for Studies of Possible Dam Removals in Groveland, Lawrence
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The state will pay for a study to determine the feasibility of removing Groveland’s Johnson Creek Dam and Stevens Pond Dam in Lawrence. The communities were two of eight statewide to share in$400,000 to help dam owners assess risks and opportunities of dam removal and provide information for future climate adaptation planning. “There are numerous deteriorating dams on our rivers …
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Haverhill School Hosts Food Drive to Bolster Food Pantry in Time for February Vacation
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Golden Hill School in Haverhill is conducting a food drive through Friday, Feb. 7, to support families in need. “We’re trying to reinvigorate a small food pantry that’s utilized by families as-needed,” School Committee member Mikaela Lalumiere explained during last week’s School Committee meeting. Hygiene and food items are in need throughout the year, but Lalumiere stressed donations this month …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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‘Congregational Conversation about Justice’ Open to Public Sunday in Haverhill
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A “Congregational Conversation about Justice” with elected officials, residents, clergy and the public is planned Sunday in Haverhill. A panel includes state Rep. Andy Vargas, Haverhill School Committee member Jill Story, Haverhill City Councilors Katrina Hobbs-Everett and Devan M. Ferreira, Nate Robertson, Dennis Everett and Zan Spaihts-Mohns. It will be hosted by Universalist Unitarian Church Rev. Frank Clarkson and Director …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Greater Haverhill Chamber’s Non-Profit Network Meets Feb. 11
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Area nonprofits are invited to participate in Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s next Non-Profit Network meeting in February. The Non-Profit Network brings together members in the public and charitable sectors to share resources and collaborate with one another. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month and open to non-profit Chamber members. The next meeting is Tuesday, Feb. …
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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
- Maria Roberta McGowan “Mary” Mitchell
- Arthur W. Wiggin
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 Wisteria Montessori School and Haverhill Police Sgt. Taylor Ray and Fire Lt. Brian Ray discuss ice safety.
- 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.
- 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. Guest: 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.
- 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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