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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 29, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Mayor Unveils $277M Spending Plan; Average Home Tax Bill Would Rise $299 Annually
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The owner of the average single-family home in Haverhill valued at $532,126 would pay an additional $299 in property taxes next year under a spending proposal advanced by Mayor Melinda E. Barrett. Barrett is proposing to spend about $277 million, or $14.6 million more than the current year’s budget. Barrett’s proposal must be accepted by Haverhill City Council by June …
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Those Who Will be the New Consentino School’s First Graduates Hear Wisdom from 55 Years Ago
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Reporter’s note: Besides my brother, Joseph Coco, mentioned in the story below, I was also present with our parents that day 55 years ago when the original capsule was placed. It was a surreal experience to be present for the opening of a box that, in 1970, seemed such an event would be an eternity away. (Additional photographs below.) A …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Demoulas Spokesperson Says Market Basket in Midst of ‘Hostile Takeover,’ Board Cites Concerns
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More than 10 years ago, Market Basket’s Arthur T. Demoulas, supported by thousands of customers, pulled off what many thought impossible—wresting back control of his Market Basket grocery store chain after a bitter family fight and boardroom coup. Hit repeat. In a statement Wednesday, his spokesperson said, the company is in the midst of a another “hostile takeover.” “Demoulas was …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Printing Museum Offers Colonial-Era Printing Demo
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Andy Volpe is coming to Haverhill’s Museum of Printing to demonstrate how Paul Revere printed paper money to pay for the American Revolution. The event, free with museum admission, is offered Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the museum, 15 Thornton Ave., Haverhill. In addition to promissory notes, Volpe will print his poster commemorating the 250th …
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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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Stem Haverhill Marks 5th-Year Anniversary with Four-Day Celebration
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Stem Haverhill—Haverhill’s first adult-use cannabis retailer—will mark five years of doing business on Washington Street with four days of events. The celebration kicks off Thursday, May 29, at noon with musical performances, refreshments and vendor tables, at Stem, 124 Washington St. A new mural at the entrance to the shop will be unveiled at the playful time of 4:20 p.m. …
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Sections: Business Bulletin
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- Hillegonda Van Dyk Soerewyn, 95
- Wayne D. Epp, 89
- John Michael Tompkins, 48
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: Jimmy Carbone discusses Ciderfeast and Sen. Pavel Payano.
- 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.
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: Haverhill City Downtown Events Coordinator Hailey Pearson discusses Haverhill Pride Parade and Art Walk.
- 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.
- 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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