Santander Bank Robbed in Methuen

Santander Bank Robbed in Methuen

At approximately 1:45 Tuesday afternoon, the Santander Bank at 125 Merrimack St. was robbed. Methuen Police describe the suspect as possibly a white male, 6’1″, large build wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, a black face-mask, dark sweatpants, and black sneakers. The suspect fled the area in a white Kia Sportage SUV with unknown plate. See below pictues […]

Podcast of Paying Attention (2-14-15)

Podcast of Paying Attention (2-14-15)

DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO HOUR 1 DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO HOUR 2 Today Tom and Paul talked about BASH, A new Muslim School in North Andover, why the Massachusetts GOP and the Tea Party are failing and MORE!! Paying Attention is hosted by Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan. Tom’s, Co-host is Paul Murano. Paying Attention […]

Candid Camera Initiative Nabs Two Suspects Who Repeatedly Smashed Dumped Glass from Scrap Windows in Middlesex Fells Reservation

Candid Camera Initiative Nabs Two Suspects Who Repeatedly Smashed Dumped Glass from Scrap Windows in Middlesex Fells Reservation

Dangerous shards left in area frequented by hikers, dog-walkers  BOSTON – Two Revere residents are facing criminal charges stemming from flagrant illegal dumping and the shattering of large quantities of glass in the Melrose section of the Middlesex Fells Reservation, a heavily-travelled recreational area. Yvonne Rhodes of Revere was identified after being captured on surveillance […]

City of Lawrence to Host Application Drive for Civil Service Exam

City of Lawrence to Host Application Drive for Civil Service Exam

March 3, 2015, Lawrence, MA- Next week, the City of Lawrence will be hosting an application drive for the upcoming Civil Service Police Officer written exam scheduled for April 25th, 2015. The application drive is geared towards encouraging individuals interested in becoming a police officer to apply for the civil service exam. Women, minorities, veterans […]

Salisbury Selectman Henry Richenburg Fined $2,500 for Conflict of Interest Law Violations 

Salisbury Selectman Henry Richenburg Fined $2,500 for Conflict of Interest Law Violations 

The State Ethics Commission has fined Salisbury Selectman Henry Richenburg, who admitted violating G.L. c. 268A, the conflict of interest law, by his actions as Selectman in connection with the Board of Selectman’s (BOS’s) consideration and approval of an application for a license to operate a poultry business submitted by Richenburg’s son-in-law.  Richenburg has paid a $2,500 civil […]

WE DID IT! Methuen Ranger’s Nicholson Stadium Makeover Approved

WE DID IT! Methuen Ranger’s Nicholson Stadium Makeover Approved

By: Jennifer Jones – March 2, 2015 Monday March 2, 2015, just after 7 P.M. cheers erupted from city hall and the gymnasium of the Timony Grammar School in Methuen, Massachusetts.  The residents of this community came out to “bleed blue” showing their continued support at the town meeting and let their voices be validated.  […]

Paying Attention with Tom Duggan 2-21-15… All About Bob LeBlanc

Paying Attention with Tom Duggan 2-21-15… All About Bob LeBlanc

Download or Listen to Hour 1 Download or Listen to Hour 2 Tom and Paul started the show off talking about something but it wasn’t long before it became an entire show goofing on former Methuen Manager Bob Leblanc. Tom and Paul talked about Bob’s phone call last week where he said that “everybody in the City of Lawrence are poverty […]

Haverhill Police, ATF, U.S. Marshals and Homeland Security Arrest Lawrence Man on Drug Charges, Seeking Woman

Haverhill Police, ATF, U.S. Marshals and Homeland Security Arrest Lawrence Man on Drug Charges, Seeking Woman

Haverhill Police Narcotics Detectives, with the assistance of the ATF, Homeland Security, and US Marshal Service  arrested 34 year old Lujan Hilario Baez of 117 High St in Lawrence. The arrest took place at 11 Federal St. in Haverhill. Baez was charged with trafficking over 100 grams of heroin and conspiracy to violate drug laws […]

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Nearly $755k in Grants for Water Supply Protection Projects

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Nearly $755k in Grants for Water Supply Protection Projects

BOSTON –The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded nearly $755,000 in grants to help 12 communities with projects designed to meet water supply needs and ensure healthy water bodies. The funding is provided through the Sustainable Water Management Initiative (SWMI) Grant Program. This program is designed to assist eligible public water suppliers and municipalities with Water Management […]

Methuen School Committee Approves Net School Spending Re-Payment Plan

Methuen School Committee Approves  Net School Spending Re-Payment Plan

By: DJ Deeb – February, 2015 Members of the Methuen School Committee unanimously approved a Ne School Spending Deficit Repayment Plan Agreement compiled by the Mayor in conjunction with Superintendent Judy Scannell and School Business Administrator Ian Gosselin. Last spring, the School Committee was informed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) that […]

New Legislative Session Opportunities for Positive Change

New Legislative Session Opportunities for Positive Change

By Senator Katy Ives – February, 2015 As I begin my second term as State Senator and a new two-year legislative session, I have filed a cross section of bills that will directly benefit constituents, municipalities and small businesses in my district. I filed 33 bills in total and also co-sponsored a number of important […]