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97.9 WHAV ♦ July 01, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Thank You!
Thank you to those who responded to the call to maintain a robust level of local news reporting as WHAV begins a new budget year.
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The most local news continues to flow thanks to such supporters as Lillian Clark, Bronwyn Cricket, Edith Daley, Carol DiFelice, Erin Padilla, Nell Fitts, Allison Dolan-Wilson, William E. Valentine and others.
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Haverhill Teachers, Public Schools Far Apart in Negotiations as Contract Expires
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If the city were to agree to union demands in its next contract with the Haverhill Education Association, the city’s lead negotiator says upwards of 65 teachers would lose their jobs. That’s the stark assessment School Committee member Paul A. Magliocchetti, chair of Subcommittee on Teacher Negotiations. In reporting to his Haverhill School Committee colleagues, Magliocchetti said the district and …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill Delays Fireworks Show Until Wednesday Night Because of Expected Poor Weather
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Haverhill’s planned fireworks display in honor of Independence Day is being delayed until Wednesday night in expectation of inclement weather. The annual fireworks show is now planned around 9 p.m. at Riverside Park, near Haverhill Stadium, off Lincoln Avenue. Haverhill Recreation Director Benjamin Delaware previously told WHAV he expects fireworks at 9:15 p.m., but suggests spectators arrive before 9 p.m. …
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MeVa Bus to Erect Commuter Shelters, Including in Haverhill, Groveland, North Andover
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Soon customers waiting for a MeVa bus on its busiest routes will be able to relax on a bench under a shelter. Merrimack Valley Transit, or MeVa, won a $241,104 grant to locate five shelters in Haverhill, one in Groveland, four in Lawrence, two in North Andover and four in Salisbury. They join 15 shelters in Lawrence and four in …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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‘Armed Confrontation’ Leaves North Andover Police Officer Wounded
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An off-duty North Andover police officer was shot and wounded last night by another officer after what was described as an “armed confrontation.” Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray said in a statement that a North Andover police officer fired a department-issued gun at about 6:30 p.m. while serving a court order …
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Haverhill High School Releases 2024-2025 Fourth Term Honor Roll; Complete List Here
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Haverhill High School last week released its fourth term honor roll, naming students who have earned Honors with Distinction, High Honors, Highest Honors and Honors. A full list appears below. Honors with Distinction Melissa Deferia, Emily Dicker, Olivia Feil, Sophia Lee, Natalie Libby, Abigail Mistretta, Enelyse Morales, Samantha Noonan, Kathryn Papageorgiou, Disha Patel, Diya Patel, Claire Plourde, Baran Raad, Ysabel …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Sharks Invade Groveland’s Langley-Adams Library July 7-9
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In honor of the 50th anniversary of the movie “Jaws,” sharks are invading the Langley-Adams Library in Groveland. Frank Mandosa will present a hybrid program on all things related to the blockbuster movie as well as sharks in particular including fun facts, trivia and, for those attending in person, shark-themed snacks next Monday, July 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Methuen’s St. Onge Joins Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board
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Christina St. Onge, a 1991 graduate of Northern Essex Community College, is the newest board member of the NECC Foundation, which raises supports for the college and its students. St. Onge, of Methuen, is senior branch relationship manager and vice president at Enterprise Bank. She graduated from Northern Essex with an associate degree in Paralegal Studies and has had a …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Region
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- Judith Ann (Rowell) Gill, 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. 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.
- 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.
- 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: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller and Marlene Yeo, executive director of Somebody Cares New England.
- 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.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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