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Catch the Wave at 97.9 WHAV ♦ October 28, 2021
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It is almost the end of the month and an important time to support local news reporting in the months ahead.
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As a public service, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, remains on the job 24/7, delivering timely and consistent coverage of the topics that matter most to you. WHAV offers more local news, more news that matters and more often.
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If you are already a donor or member, thank you for your support!
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State Awards Haverhill $750,000 Grant to Replace Downtown Garage; City Calls it ‘Signal’ to Developers
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Haverhill is sending a “signal” to five prospective downtown developers that it will contribute to the project by helping to construct a replacement parking garage. The city was awarded $750,000 in a state MassWorks grant to design a new and larger Merrimack Street garage to replace the Herbert H. Goecke Jr. Memorial Parking Deck. The state program has previously made …
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Haverhill to Use $35,083 Federal Justice Assistance Grant to Buy All-Terrain Vehicles
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Haverhill and Lawrence are among area communities sharing in $160,000 in federal grants aimed at preventing and controlling crime. Congresswoman Lori Trahan said Wednesday Haverhill received $35,083 and Lawrence $52,624 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. “Throughout the 3rd District, our law enforcement officers and first responders go above and beyond the call of duty every day …
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Covanta Donates Downtown Haverhill U.S. Flag Retirement Drop Box; City Now Offers Three Sites
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Haverhill residents now have easy access to three U.S. Flag retirement drop boxes with Covanta donating one at the Citizens Center in downtown Haverhill. The new box, designed to collect worn flags for proper and dignified disposal, was installed in the center of the city at 10 Welcome St. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commission Chairman Ralph T. Basiliere said Covanta contributed …
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Sens. DiZoglio and Finegold Oppose Partition of Haverhill Senate Districts, But Bill Passes 36-3
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The state Senate made final Wednesday its decision to split Haverhill between districts with two of the three “no” votes coming from the Valley. The bipartisan 36-3 vote cements a minority majority district of Lawrence, Methuen and a central section of Haverhill. It was opposed by Democratic Sens. Diana DiZoglio of Methuen, Marc Pacheco of Taunton and Barry Finegold of …
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Campaign Notes: Haverhill Mayoral, Council Candidates Win Backing From Familiar Names
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Haverhill’s two mayoral candidates and several vying for City Council during next Tuesday’s balloting are touting endorsements from various individuals and groups. Mayor James J. Fiorentini received the endorsement of the Merrimack Valley Labor Council. The group, which represents more than 18,000 union members and their families in the Merrimack Valley, said Fiorentini “best represents the interests of working families …
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Groveland to Use $435,000 State Grant for New Traffic Signals at Salem and School Streets
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Groveland is receiving $435,000 from a state MassWorks grant to install new traffic signals at the intersection of Salem Street, School Street and Groveland Village driveway. The improved signaling will include pedestrian countdown signals and vibratory/audible push buttons to increase pedestrian safety. Signaling will be timed to improve traffic flow at peak travel times and overhead signals will help drivers …
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Pentucket Kiwanis Plans Dinner, Wine Tasting and Jazz Nov. 4
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Pentucket Kiwanis is bringing back its wine tasting dinner next week to support local charities. The wine tasting party includes samples of exclusive imported wines, a full dinner buffet, live jazz band and raffles. The dinner takes place Thursday, Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m., at Maria’s Galleria Banquet Hall, 81 Essex St., in downtown Haverhill. Tickets are $45 per person or …
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Today’s Obituaries: Geraldine Cesati; Worked for Haverhill Fire Chief Burton
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Geraldine F. “Geri” (Heymans) Cesati, 70, of Atkinson, N.H., and a former longtime resident of 11th Avenue in Haverhill, died peacefully, following a long illness, on Tuesday Oct. 26, at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, with her loving family by her side. Born in Methuen, daughter of Frank and Helen (Currie) Heymans, she was raised and educated in Methuen …
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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.
- 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.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Friday’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: Thomas Spitalere and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director Scott Forbes.
- 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.
- DJ Chris on the Radio: Live, 6:10 p.m.
- Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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97.9 WHAV FM Wavelengths is sponsored by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Before You Go…
If you believe, as WHAV does, that an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders, voters and citizens, we have a small favor to ask.
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Unlike others, WHAV makes its journalism available to all. If you’re not already a donor or member, WHAV needs your ongoing support to do its job. The news media is hurting with thousands of outlets closing across the country. Local news has suffered the most. While we may not always agree on what event should or should not have been covered, WHAV’s philosophy is to err on the side of disclosure. If you share a belief in these principles, help WHAV to continue being Greater Haverhill’s most trusted, reliable and thought-provoking source of news—whether on-air, online, over cable television or in social media.
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