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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 02, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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“People not only don’t know what’s happening to them, they don’t even know that they don’t know.”
― Noam Chomsky
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Ugh. We’ve all seen it. That friend on social media who spouts off about outdated news or just spreads rumors or misinformation.
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Save them from embarrassment by encouraging them to tune in 97.9 WHAV every weekday for accurate, reliable and trustworthy local news. Even better, remind them they can sign up for the free Wavelengths eNewspaper by sharing this address: https://whav.net/wavelengths-local-news-daily/.
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Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service thanks WHAV members and donors who 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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Former Mayoral Candidate and Councilor LePage Chooses Council Run; Basiliere Enters Ward 1 Race
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A 2021 Haverhill mayoral contender and former Haverhill City Council Vice President Colin F. LePage said Thursday he has decided to seek re-election to the City Council as an at-large candidate. LePage now joins a five-way race for one of four at-large City Council seats, joining Council President Timothy J. Jordan; City Council Vice President John A. Michitson, who took …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Consentino School Debt Exclusion Supporters Raise $22,000 from Notable Officials and Groups
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Proponents of a plan to finance construction of the new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School through a debt exclusion raised more than $22,000 as of last Friday. The bulk of the money was used to pay for three postcard mailings and purchase lawn signs and door hangers in advance of early voting and next Tuesday’s special election. According to campaign …
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Sections: Education, Election Central, Haverhill
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With Public Showing Little Interest, Haverhill School Committee Sends $128 Million Budget to Council
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A lack of any public comment on next year’s school budget kept a special Haverhill School Committee meeting last night to just under 10 minutes. The meeting was a follow-up to last week’s meeting where the School Committee voted 6-0 to approve a budget of just under $128 million for the upcoming school year. Last night’s meeting was designed to …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill and Lawrence Receive $100,000 Each for Tree Planting; Added $20 K to Raise Awareness
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Haverhill and Lawrence are receiving $100,000 each from the state’s Greening the Gateway Cities Implementation Grant Program to plant hundreds of trees. Haverhill will plant 300 trees and hand out educational brochures about the benefits of a healthy tree canopy and tree care, while Groundwork Lawrence plants 350 trees in the South Lawrence West neighborhood, impacted by the Columbia Gas …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Boston Fed’s Collins Singles Out Community Colleges as Providing Opportunities for Everyone
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Editor’s Note: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan M. Collins’ visit last week to a community college provides some insight into the Fed’s thinking about the role of community colleges, such as Northern Essex Community College, in the larger economy. By Jay Lindsay, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston The first college visit of Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill Public Library Presents ‘Owls Up Close’ Saturday
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Marcia and Mark Wilson from Eyes On Owls present their live owl program, “Owls Up Close” tomorrow. For young audiences, the show starts with an interactive reading of a big book version of “Owl Babies.” Adult and older youth groups begin with a slide program that’s followed by the live owls. Attendees sees each of six live owls up close, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Atkinson Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Atkinson Garden Club is having its annual plant sale tomorrow, launching National Gardening Week. Club members have been preparing bulbs; dividing herbs, shrubs and perennials; and potting them up for the sale, but are also inviting all community gardeners to participate. The club is accepting perennials, annuals, herbs, flowering bushes, trees, starter vegetable plants, and house plants. All plants should …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Businesses May Seek Help From Visiting State Office of Business Development June 8
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State Office of Business Development Northeast Regional Director Maria DiStefano plans to meet with businesses one on one next Thursday to hear their needs, suggest how to grow business and provide potential resources. DiStefano is meeting by appointment Thursday, June 8, between 10 a.m. and noon, in 20-minute increments at the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, 264 Essex St., Lawrence. …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region
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Today’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Kerri Sheeran Perry, CEO of Community Action.
- 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.
- 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: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 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.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Saturday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Sunday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- FSN World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Let George Do It: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Monday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local 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 Jimmy Carbone, Craft Haverhill.
- 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.
- 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: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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