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97.9 WHAV ♦ April 03, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill, Union Representing School ESPs Both Pin Hopes on Outside ‘Fact Finder’
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Can an independent outsider help the Haverhill School Committee and the union representing its classroom aides finally find common ground in their nearly three-year contract dispute? Both sides are pinning their hopes on a state-appointed “fact finder,” who is scheduled to meet with both sides on Wednesday, April 9, for a second and final session. The city’s 243 education support …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Crescent Yacht Club to Celebrate 85th Anniversary with June Weekend Jubilee
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The Crescent Yacht Club is planning its 85th Anniversary Jubilee Weekend in June with a boat parade, meals, marketplace, dancing and maritime traditions. The two-day celebration is planned for Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22. On that Saturday, the celebration kicks off with a boat parade leaving from Newburyport and returning to the Crescent Yacht Club. All participating boats …
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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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More local news below
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You Benefit When Your Neighbor is Informed
“People not only don’t know what’s happening to them, they don’t even know that they don’t know.”
― Noam Chomsky
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We’ve all seen it. That friend on social media who spouts off about outdated news or just spreads rumors or misinformation.
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Save them from embarrassment by encouraging them to tune in 97.9 WHAV every weekday for accurate, reliable and trustworthy local news. Even better, remind them they can sign up for the free Wavelengths eNewspaper.
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Methuen Lawyer LeBlanc, 80, Pleads Not Guilty to Child Rape and Other Sex-Related Charges
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Methuen lawyer Robert Joseph Crowley LeBlanc pleaded not guilty Wednesday to child rape and other sex-related charges in Salem Superior Court. Judge Salim Tabit LeBlanc ordered the 80-year-old to report immediately to Methuen Police for booking, stay away and have no contact with any victim or witness in the case and have no unsupervised contact with children under the age …
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Federally Mandated Groveland Water Line Survey Finds No Additional Lead Pipes
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Groveland Water and Sewer Department says there have been no new discoveries of lead drinking water pipes in town and are “now confident that few, if any, lead service lines remain.” Water and Sewer Superintendent Colin Stokes explains in a release, Groveland reviewed 1,158 water lines where the pipe material was unknown. These are the pipes owned by the property …
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Sale, Partnership and Other Options Possible in Methuen Searles Estate Request for Proposals
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Methuen would consider selling the historic Edward F. Searles estate it bought last November if proposals preserve the property and meet other city conditions. Mayor David P. “D.J.” Beauregard Jr. said in a release that, pending City Council approval, the city will issue a request for proposals which could include private ownership, nonprofit stewardship and public-private partnerships. He explained the …
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Lawrence Schools Lose $1.3 Million in Federal Aid as Washington Cuts $2 Billion Nationwide
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Lawrence public schools stand to lose $1.3 million in federal education aid as part of the Trump administration’s $2 billion education grant cuts across 41 states. Gov. Maura T. Healey this week said the abrupt cut of $106 million nationwide jeopardizes “mental health care and math tutoring for our students, as well as projects that are already underway to enhance …
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Today’s Obituaries
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: Justin Frankel discusses Skate for 22 Charity Hockey game with Haverhill Fire Department and Rep. Adrianne Ramos, 14th Essex District.
- 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. Guests: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Kim and David Dahn and Angel Flight NE’s Jonathan Campbell.
- 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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