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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 23, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Designates 18 Charities and School Programs to Share in Federal Grants
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Eighteen school and charitable agencies will share in next year’s federal Community Development Block Grant award to the city. Haverhill has just under $200,000 to award to local, non-governmental agencies, according to Community Development Division Director Andrew K. Herlihy. Herlihy explains the city has $137,000 to distribute from its 2026 federal disbursement of $917,780, which the city will receive on …
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Public Meetings This Week: Haverhill Board of Health Hears Requests for Home Chicken Permits
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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. Chickens are on the agenda for the Haverhill Board of Health when it meets next. Four residents are requesting permits to maintain flocks of the egg-laying birds. Varinia and Edgar …
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New Hampshire Lawmakers Reach Compromise on Ending Surprise Ambulance Bills
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by William Skipworth, New Hampshire Bulletin June 23, 2025 Surprise ambulance billing may soon become a thing of the past in New Hampshire. Over the past few months, several lawmakers have proposed competing bills meant to address the struggles of patients who ride in an ambulance and end up surprised with massive bills after the fact. One such bill, Senate …
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Early College Joint Committee Approves UMass Lowell Early College Program in Methuen
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UMass Lowell’s early college program for Methuen High School last week won state designation approval, allowing more students to earn college credits at no cost and start on a path to a UMass degree before they graduate high school. The Early College Joint Committee of the Boards of Higher Education and Elementary and Secondary Education voted to approve designation for …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Local Lawyer Offers Free Estate Planning Seminar
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Haverhill attorney Gerald L. Shyavitz will give seniors an overview of estate planning topics at a workshop sponsored this month by the Haverhill Council on Aging. Shyavitz will cover living trusts, protecting assets and how to avoid probate at the free workshop which will be held Wednesday, June 25, at 11 a.m., in room 45 of Haverhill’s Citizens Center, 10 …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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G’s Texas Southern Flare Hosts Greater Haverhill Chamber Members June 25
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G’s Texas Southern Flare is hosting members of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce for a Back to Business Networking Night Wednesday. The Chamber says there will be complimentary appetizers, a cash bar and chances to connect with local professionals in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The free networking program takes place Wednesday, June 25, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at G’s Texas …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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- Vincent R. Rizzo, 85
- Carol Patricia (MacNeil) Raiche, 75
- Gerald A. David, 86
- William H. Deveau, 69
- John R. Murrey, 88
- Madeline A. (McFarland) Parker, 74
- Edward R. “Teddy” Ritter, 42
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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Keep the Watchdog on Alert After July 1
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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: Katie Cook, president and CEO Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, 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.
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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.
- 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.
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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.
- Haverhill City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- Dimension X: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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