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97.9 WHAV ♦ March 11, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Local News Every Weekday Strengthens Participation
It should come as no surprise that residents pay the most attention to local news during the week, aiming to leave weekends free for family and recreational pursuits.
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This is why WHAV, on-air, online, everywhere focuses on daily delivery of the most local news. Moreover, WHAV seeks to let listeners and readers know not just about what happened, but let them know what’s coming up. In this way, residents can participate at meetings and events, discuss their views and create change rather than find out about something they missed.
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Complete Local News Below
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Haverhill Councilors to Hear Proposal to Offer Grace Period Before Snow-Related Ticketing
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A group of Haverhill residents are pushing back against a longstanding city weather policy that threatens to ticket parked cars even when there is no snow on the ground. City Councilor Ralph T. Basiliere is asking his colleagues to hear the winter parking concerns of three residents—Mary Ann Barry, Charles Eugerio and Robert Hakesly—and their proposed solutions. Current city ordinances …
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Haverhill Plans First LGBTQ+ Pride Parade June 7, Kicking Off Downtown Art Walk
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Haverhill’s first-ever Pride parade takes place the first Saturday in June, kicking off the season’s first Art Walk in downtown Haverhill. The Haverhill Pride Parade, in the words of local LGBTQ+ advocates and community leaders, “aims to create an inclusive, welcoming space where people of all identities can celebrate freely and proudly.” “I am happy to work with a wonderful …
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Library Wars: Local Elections, the ‘Right to Read’ and Budget Battles
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by Katharine Webster, InDepthNH.org March 10, 2025 By KATHARINE WEBSTER, InDepthNH.org The culture wars have come for several public libraries in New Hampshire, turning elections for library trustee into referendums on censorship, parental rights, budget cuts and membership in the American Library Association (ALA). In Londonderry, a resident took to social media to accuse a candidate for library trustee of …
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Haverhill and Area School Districts to Lose Federal Grants to Buy Fresh Food from Local Farmers
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Gov. Maura T. Healey said Monday that area schools will be cut off from a second round of federal grant money used to buy fresher, local farm foods as a result of the Trump Administration cancelling the 2023 program. Massachusetts was previously awarded more than $3.5 million in Northeast Food for Schools money from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Haverhill, …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Veasey Memorial Park Flea Market Seeks Vendors; Proceeds Benefit Reforestation Program
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Thinking about spring cleaning? The Friends of Veasey Memorial Park in Groveland are looking for vendors for its upcoming 17th Annual Indoor Flea Market. “Everyone is welcome—crafters, antiques dealers, or folks just cleaning out,” said organizer Claire Walsh. The event will be held Saturday, March 29, from 8.a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Veasey Park Community Building, 201 Washington St., …
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Sections: Community Spotlight
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Supported in part by Merrimack Valley Credit Union
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Merrimack Valley Chamber Members Network After Work Tuesday at Joseph’s Trattoria
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Joseph’s Trattoria is hosting members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce tonight for a networking mixer. Besides meeting fellow members, the event features complimentary appetizers and a chance to win door prizes. It takes place tonight, March 11, from 5-7 p.m., at Joseph’s Trattoria Downtown, 6 Moulton Way, Haverhill. Admission is $10 each for members and $20 each for …
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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
- Daniel Anthony O’Brien, 51
- William Charles Saunders, 75
- Mary R Kane, 77
- Paula Jean Vail, 74
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. Guest: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Executive Director Javier Bristol.
- 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.
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: Haverhill Public-Private Partnership Director Allison Heartquist.
- 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.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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