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Parade of Antique and Classic Cars Brings Cheer to Haverhill Resident Fighting Cancer

Parade of Antique and Classic Cars Brings Cheer to Haverhill Resident Fighting Cancer
(Additional photographic gallery below.) Andrew Fella appeared to relish a car meet Saturday morning in his honor that brought dozens of antique and classic cars to his Alpine Drive, Haverhill home. Fella was surprised by the outpouring of support from family, friends, neighbors and mostly strangers who heeded the call to drive by, and stop by, the home of car …

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Lt. Gov. Driscoll to Give Remarks at Haverhill Mayor Barrett’s State of the City Address

Lt. Gov. Driscoll to Give Remarks at Haverhill Mayor Barrett’s State of the City Address
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll will be the guest of Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett when Barrett delivers her first State of the City Address Tuesday. The mayor, who was sworn in January of 2024 as the city’s first female chief executive, will outline the city’s accomplishments in the past year, provide updates on ongoing projects and list her priorities …

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Education

Public Meetings This Week: Haverhill Considers Adding ‘Belonging Amendment’ to School Diversity Policy

Public Meetings This Week: Haverhill Considers Adding ‘Belonging Amendment’ to School Diversity Policy
The public has opportunities to shape policy this week as various Haverhill boards meet. In the interest of transparency in government, WHAV provides this list of upcoming meetings every week. The Haverhill School Committee’s Diversity Subcommittee Tuesday night is proposing to add a “Belonging Amendment” to school policy, encouraging greater involvement in certain activities by students and parents alike. The …

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Community Spotlight

Ruth’s House Offers 20% Earth Day Discount for Those Recycling Textiles

Ruth’s House Offers 20% Earth Day Discount for Those Recycling Textiles
You can do your part keeping old clothes and other textiles out of the landfill by recycling them at Ruth’s House, a thrift shop with a charitable mission. In celebration of Earth Day, those bringing unwanted textiles into the shop between Tuesday, April 22, and Saturday, April 26, will earn a 20% coupon to use in the store. Any types …

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Business Bulletin

MakeIT Haverhill Next Monthly Job Fair Takes Place April 24

MakeIT Haverhill Next Monthly Job Fair Takes Place April 24
Teaching, landscapers, case management and store associate jobs are among those featured this week when MakeIT Haverhill presents its latest, monthly job fair. Community Action is seeking teachers, while Ground Care Landscape and Snow Professionals is looking to fill commercial and residential landscape positions; Opportunity Works is hiring drivers and case managers; and Ruth’s House seeks a part-time donations receiver …

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Todays Obituaries

  • Norman L. Major, 91, U.S. Army Veteran
  • Kathleen J. Wright, 72
Featuring listings from all Haverhill funeral homes:
  • 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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  • 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.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Tuesday’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: Haverhill Veterans Services Officer Jeffrey C. Hollett and Michael Bevilacqua of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
  • 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.
  • Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
  • Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
  • Dimension X: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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