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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 14, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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The most local news is below.
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Good Governance, Ethics and Responsibilities
These topics show up in mission statements, PowerPoint presentations and annual reports, but sometimes they are difficult to find in practice.
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It’s not just big corporate America, principles matter everywhere, including mom and pop shops, nonprofit organizations and, of course, even during one on one interactions.
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Happily, most practice they preach. They believe in transparency, seek out local news and do their best to right the wrongs they see—not just in their pet projects, but in every conversation.
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You can help by supporting local news with a voluntary subscription at home and the office with a virtual coffee table Wavelengths eNewspaper edition by clicking here. Your neighbors, friends and co-workers can hop on and also receive WHAV’s daily Wavelengths eNewspaper thanks to your support. If you’re already a supporter, thank you! The next step is to encourage others to stay informed, seek out truths and practice to responsible principles.
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WHAV is Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service.
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With Lake Level Higher, Haverhill Lifts Severe Water Restrictions
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Thanks to a month of rainy weather, city officials lifted the most severe water usage restrictions but are still calling on residents and businesses to conserve when possible. Public Works Director Robert E. Ward told the Haverhill City Council Tuesday night that Kenoza Lake, the city’s main water reservoir, has recovered enough for him to recommend voluntary rather than mandatory …
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U.S. Rep. Trahan Cites Haverhill Man’s Example as Risk if Feds Cut Medicaid
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan used the photograph of a Haverhill man Tuesday to put a face on a Republican proposal in the House to cut Medicaid. Trahan shared the story of man she identified only as Philip, a Haverhill resident whose independence and daily care depend on Medicaid-funded programs. “Philip has a disability that hasn’t stopped him from giving back,” she …
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Haverhill’s Draft $133.8 Million School Budget Avoids Teacher Layoffs; Hearing May 22
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Haverhill School Superintendent Margaret Marotta last week unveiled a $133.8 million spending plan for next year that meets City Hall’s mandate to adhere to a 2.5% increase over the current year. Marotta told the Haverhill School Committee the tight budget anticipates no teacher layoffs or other notable cuts. “We are in a lot better shape than many of our surrounding …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Kiwanis Awards Scholarships to Five Seniors from Haverhill High, Whittier Tech
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(Additional photographs below.) Three Haverhill High School and two Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School students came away with $1,000 scholarships Tuesday following an honors lunch by the Haverhill Kiwanis Club. Kiwanian Deborah A. Conner announced two Community Service Scholarships, named in honor of late World War II veteran, Haverhill Firefighter and Kiwanis member David Moughan who died in 1998. …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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State Awards $1.7 Million YouthWorks Grant for Summer Jobs, Driver’s Education in Valley
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The state is putting up $1.7 million for young people in the MassHire Merrimack Valley service area to gain work experience as well as receive driver’s education to help overcome any transportation barriers to employment. Money is geared to 537 youth to receive summer and year-round employment through the state’s YouthWorks program in industries from STEM and education to performing …
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Haverhill Hometown Heroes Plans Salute to Veterans and First Responders May 22
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The committee behind all of those downtown lamp post banners honoring veterans and first responders is planning its fifth annual Hometown Heroes Tribute Ceremony later this month in downtown Haverhill. A reading of the 2025 Hometown Heroes honorees, led by representatives of the Haverhill Police and Fire Departments and Essex County Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger, is planned to recognize the …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Pentucket Bank Donates $10,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill
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Pentucket Bank has donated $10,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill in support of a number of the Club’s initiatives including being lead sponsor of the Annual Golf Tournament, Casino Royale fundraiser and gymnasium floor logo. The bank has been a top sponsor of the annual Casino Royale fundraiser, the Club’s largest fundraiser for 10 years and running. …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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- Robert E. Dyer, 59
- Donald E. Gondolfo, 75
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: 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.
- Fortune Business Update: Hosted by Geoffrey Colvin, 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.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Thursday’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 Promise Director Jessica Kallin.
- 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.
- Fortune Business Update: Hosted by Geoffrey Colvin, 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.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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