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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 20, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill City Council to Hear Request to Preserve Residential Parcels on Amesbury Road
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Haverhill’s City Council is expected to confirm hearing dates on a request to rezone three Amesbury Road parcels when it meets Tuesday night. Christine Kwitchoff, speaking for Citizens United to Keep Amesbury Road a Residential Neighborhood, is asking councilors to refer its request to the Planning Board and then back to the City Council itself July 8. The group notes …
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Public Meetings This Week: Residents May Give Input on Transportation Issues
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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. The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking the public’s input on regional transportation planning issues at two public meetings this week which will be held in person and virtually. The …
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Talk About Values: Northern Essex Speakers Urge Charitable Giving, Preservation of Free Speech
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(Additional photograph below.) The principal speaker addressing Northern Essex Community College’s 63rd annual commencement ceremony last Saturday did more than give the usual pep talk, he gave each graduate money. Former investment company executive, best-selling author and educator Robert C. “Bob” Pozen told graduates they would receive an envelope with $200 when they collect their degrees. “I hope that you …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Methuen Mayor Beauregard Names Former Councilor McCarty as Chief of Staff
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Former Methuen City Councilor James McCarty was named Monday as chief of staff to Mayor David P. “D.J.” Beauregard Jr. McCarty succeeds Christine “Tina” Touma-Conway, who took early retirement in March after a dustup over comments she made on social media post criticizing presidential adviser Elon Musk and public employees, including police officers and firefighters, who voted for President Donald …
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Woman, 36, to be Charged In Connection with Death of Spouse in Plaistow, N.H.
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A 36-year-old woman is expected to face second-degree murder charges after an apparent murder and attempted suicide Sunday in Plaistow, N.H. Officials said Monday an arrest warrant was issued for Reya N. Jasmin in connection with the death of her spouse, Margaret Jasmin, who was found dead from an apparent stab wound. As WHAV reported Sunday, Attorney General John M. …
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AHEPA Acropolis Chapter 39 Sets June Golf Tourney to Benefit Scholarships, Charity
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AHEPA Acropolis Chapter 39 is looking for golfers. The Haverhill-based service organization’s annual Greek-American Golf Tournament will be Saturday, June 14, at Apple Hill Golf Course, 69 E. Road, East Kingston, N.H. The event, which gets underway with tee time at 7:30 a.m., and includes dinner, prizes, a gift bag and cart rental. Individual golfers are $150 and foursomes are …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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SPS New England, Others to be on Hand to Make Hires at MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair
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SPS New England, a construction company, and Vitra Health are among the companies represented at Thursday’s MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair. SPS New England is looking to hire laborers, a foreman, CDL drivers, quality control technicians, construction billing specialists and a HVAC Technician. Vitra Health is looking for caregivers. Other employers expected include Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Community Action, Penacook Place and …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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- Nancy (Trainor) Lambert, 57
- John Arthur Melonas, 90
- Paul Leo Murphy Sr., 91
- Richard S. Strangman, 67
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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Your Guide to Better Citizenship
Packed with the most local news with no annoying sign-ins to keep you from this important community information.
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Members and underwriters of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service make this free service available because they realize an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders and voters.
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If you’re not already a member, consider a voluntary monthly subscription by reviewing the many options here.
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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 Veterans Services Officer Jeffrey C. Hollett.
- 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.
- Haverhill City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- Dimension X: 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. Guests: Katie Cook, president and CEO Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, and Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Maureen Lynch.
- 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.
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