Methuen Cop Indicted for Misappropriation of Union Funds

Methuen Cop Indicted for Misappropriation of Union Funds

METHUEN – A member of the Methuen Police Department has been indicted after an investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds from the Methuen Police Patrolman’s Association. An Essex County Grand Jury today indicted Mark Whitaker, age 54, of Salem, N.H. on two counts each of Larceny over $1,200 by single scheme and embezzlement from a voluntary […]

Methuen City Electrician Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Mayor Jajuga Alleging Retaliation and Offer of Payoff

Methuen City Electrician Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Mayor Jajuga Alleging Retaliation and Offer of Payoff

By: Tom Duggan – July 31, 2019 An electrician for the City of Methuen – Dan Tulley – has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Methuen Mayor Jim Jajuga in federal court alleging political retaliation and an offer of political payoffs in exchange for his step-son’s support on the Methuen Police Superior Officer’s contract. Complaint Tulley, […]

Iwo Jima’s DeFusco and Hyder; Two Men Serving on Sacred Ground ~ VALLEY PATRIOTS OF THE MONTH, HEROES IN OUR MIDST

Iwo Jima’s DeFusco and Hyder; Two Men Serving on Sacred Ground  ~ VALLEY PATRIOTS OF THE MONTH, HEROES IN OUR MIDST

LAWRENCE , METHUEN – Lawrence’s Anthony De Fusco 97, and Methuen’s Henry Hyder 92, did not know each other until they both recently moved into the same assisted living facility, Methuen Village. However, they share a common bond, both men served on Iwo Jima during World War II. Henry with the Naval Construction Battalions, also […]

The Meaning of Liberty ~ BENEATH THE SURFACE with PAUL MURANO

The Meaning of Liberty ~ BENEATH THE SURFACE with PAUL MURANO

By: Paul Murano – July 2019 As another Independence Day has come and gone, Americans had an opportunity again to reflect on the meaning of July 4th. Traditionally, we have self-identified as a nation of freedom and liberty. Yet, as we move further and further in time from the writing of the Declaration of Independence, […]

Speaker DeLeo Joins State Delegation at Veterans Northeast Outreach Center

Speaker DeLeo Joins State Delegation at Veterans Northeast Outreach Center

In June, we were fortunate to have Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo visit the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center (VNOC) in Haverhill. I invited the Speaker to help highlight the VNOC’s exceptional programs and services, which are second to none in caring for our Veterans. The VNOC, established in 1985, has a staff of 74 […]

I’m Running for Lawrence City Council by Sandy Almonte

I’m Running for Lawrence City Council by Sandy Almonte

LAWRENCE – Okay … so, I keep getting asked how can you help out in my campaign to continue being YOUR Voice this time as an AT-LARGE CITY COUNCILOR THIS COMING SEPTEMBER. I know candidates ask for “money”… “contributions”….the ONLY contribution I, Sandy Elizabeth Almonte ask for is the honor of your vote and your […]

Senator DiZoglio Fighting to Reinstate Merrimack River District Commission

Senator DiZoglio Fighting to Reinstate Merrimack River District Commission

In the Fiscal Year 2020 Senate Budget, State Senator Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) passed legislation to create a Merrimack River District Commission, an inclusive commission of local stakeholders — from sewage management professionals to environmentalists to elected officials — as well as representatives from state agencies, to assess the current health of the Merrimack and to […]

Moulton Bill Would Protect Consumers from Eavesdropping Digital Assistants in Speakers, Doorbells

Moulton Bill Would Protect Consumers from Eavesdropping Digital Assistants in Speakers, Doorbells

Automatic Listening Exploitation Act would create recourse for consumers when smart speakers and doorbells make recordings in violation of the technology’s user agreements WASHINGTON —Today, Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) will introduce the Automatic Listening Exploitation Act. The bill would create recourse for consumers when the manufacturers of smart speakers with personal assistants and smart doorbells collect private conversations and data in violation […]

Addressing the Opioid Crisis ~ IN YOUR CORNER with SENATOR DIZOGLIO

Addressing the Opioid Crisis ~ IN YOUR CORNER with SENATOR DIZOGLIO

Hello Valley Patriot Readers, Every day we hear a news report or read of a new statistic about the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts. We all know people – loved ones, friends, neighbors or colleagues – who have been affected by addiction. Here in the Merrimack Valley, I remain committed to addressing the impacts of opioids […]

MA LOTTERY PRODUCES $1.092 BILLION IN ALL-TIME HIGH NET PROFIT IN FISCAL YEAR 2019

MA LOTTERY PRODUCES $1.092 BILLION IN ALL-TIME HIGH NET PROFIT IN FISCAL YEAR 2019

Record-setting revenues result in largest commissions and bonuses for retailers and all-time prize payout for players BOSTON, MA (July 23, 2019) – State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg announced today that the Massachusetts State Lottery produced an estimated $1.092 billion in net profit for the Commonwealth during the 2019 fiscal year that began July 1, 2018 and […]

Summer Brings Artisan Market to North Andover

Summer Brings Artisan Market to North Andover

The Artisan Market at the Mills was an idea born out of the North Andover Farmers’ Market. The North Andover Merchant’s Association launched the first Farmer’s Market in 2017. Vendors included farmers, food purveyors, and local artisans. The interest from the crafters in the Market’s inaugural year sparked the idea to bring local artisans together […]

Methuen Resident Graduates from Notre Dame Academy

Methuen Resident Graduates from Notre Dame Academy

Tyngsboro, MA – On June 1st, the Academy of Notre Dame (NDA) held its 165th Upper School Commencement Ceremony. Among the students who received their diplomas from the private, all-girls Catholic high school in Tyngsboro, was one young woman from Methuen. Julie Getchell held numerous leadership roles at the Academy, as co-president of National Honor […]

Methuen Voters Just Don’t Care ~ PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN

Methuen Voters Just Don’t Care ~ PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN

 July, 2019 Given the enormous conflicts and controversies that have gone on in Methuen over the last two years, you might think that the people of Methuen have had enough. But a quick look at the number of people running for city offices this year shows that they really haven’t, and that’s tragic. The City […]