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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 05, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill to Keep Merrimack Street Access Open to Businesses, Residents as Utility Work Begins
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Haverhill officials say they are working to limit disruptions to downtown businesses and residences as a major water and sewer upgrade moves to the city’s main downtown thoroughfare, Merrimack Street. Robert E. Ward, Haverhill’s director of public works, told WHAV that while Merrimack Street, which also carries state Route 113, will remain open to those headed to businesses and residences …
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Public Meetings This Week: Revised Draft Haverhill School Spending Plan Coming Thursday
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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. Haverhill School Superintendent Margaret Marotta will present her proposed budget for the next year at the Haverhill School Committee’s next regular meeting Thursday. Marotta was asked to propose another $764,000 …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Planning Board Member Morales to Seek At-Large City Council Seat
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Haverhill Planning Board member Michael Morales plans to seek one of Haverhill’s four at-large seats on the City Council. Morales, who also serves on the Haverhill Cultural Council, says he is running on a platform of smart development, fiscal responsibility and community-first solutions and specifically highlighting housing, aging and senior services and mental health. “Haverhill deserves leaders who will fight …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Bipartisan Paint Recycling Proposal Runs into Republican Opposition in NH Senate
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by Claire Sullivan, New Hampshire Bulletin May 2, 2025 Despite widespread support from business and environmental groups alike, the Senate voted Thursday to stall a bill that would create a paint recycling program in the state. House Bill 451, led by bipartisan sponsors, aims to give residents and businesses a responsible way to get rid of their cans, while also …
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Police Recover Body of Four-Year-Old From Merrimack River After Nearly Two-Week Search
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The body of a four-year-old boy, missing almost two weeks after accidentally falling into the Merrimack River, was found Friday morning by an off-duty State Police lieutenant. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Lowell Police Superintendent Greg Hudon and Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble confirmed the body of Azriel Lopez of Lawrence was recovered around 9 a.m. from the Merrimack …
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Gov. Healey Appoints Gomez and Yepez as Northern Essex Community College Trustees
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Zoila Gomez and Juan Yepez are joining the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees after being appointed recently to five-year terms by Gov. Maura T. Healey. Gomez replaces former trustee Glennys Sanchez, while Yepez fills the seat previously held by Sally O’Rorke. Gomez is a local immigration lawyer Zoila. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Gomez graduated from Northern Essex …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Veasey Park Speaker Series Begins Monday Night with Tapper
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Three well-known naturalists will present lectures on their areas of expertise at part of the Veasey Memorial Park free May speaker series. Vermont forester Ethan Tapper kicks off the series Monday, May 5, in a talk titled “What Does it Mean to Love a Forest.” He takes participants on a walk through Veasey Park’s new reforestation project and talks about …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Downey Law Group/DLG Closing Plans ‘Shred it with DLG DAY’ May 17
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Downey Law Group/DLG Closing is having its third “Shred it with DLG DAY,” free document shredding and food drive. The public may bring confidential documents for immediate, onsite shredding. In return, the firm asks the public to donate non-perishable food such as canned goods, cereals, pasta and juice drinks; diapers; or give a $25 to $100 Market Basket Gift Card. …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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- Sean Ian Degnan, 49
- Sheila Marie Dorman (née Kolba), 74
- Kathleen A. (Butler) Rowe, 77
- David Putnam McGlone, 82
- James Alexander “Sandy” Gordon, 88
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: Emmaus Vice President of Strategic Planning and Administration Eunice D. Zeigler and Mary-Liz Murray and Angela Rossi of Georgetown Theatre Workshop.
- 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.
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Fortune Business Update: Hosted by Geoffrey Colvin, 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.
- 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. Guest: Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- 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.
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Fortune Business Update: Hosted by Geoffrey Colvin, 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.
- Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Haverhill City Council: When in session. Live, 7 p.m.
- Dimension X: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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