MA Legislature Passes the NH Economic Development Act January, 202o You have to hand it to the Democrat Party-controlled Massachusetts State Legislature. When it comes to stupidity, only California can beat the level of destructive incompetence displayed on Beacon Hill. The Democrat Party controls both the house and the senate in Massachusetts. And it’s those very […]
By: Tomas G. Michel On its 6th year anniversary, Kervin Valdez’ company, Town Livery Inc., will be providing shuttle transportation services to the students and staff of Northern Essex Community College. A partnership in which the young entrepreneur will be assisting with the logistics of the post-secondary education institution, as a back-up to their internal […]
BOSTON – An employee of the IRS Service Center in Andover was charged today with filing over 500 false tax returns for herself and other individuals. Jennifer Beth True, 44, of Lawrence, was charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. True made her initial appearance today in federal court in Boston. According to charging documents, […]
If you enjoy our news coverage please consider making a $1 donation via payal BOSTON – A Lawrence man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston for selling fentanyl to an undercover officer. Jonathan Marquez, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of distributing fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin scheduled sentencing for […]
If you enjoy our news coverage please consider making a $1 donation via payal BOSTON – A Dominican national pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to heroin trafficking. Alexander Martinez-Peguero, 38, who resided in Lawrence, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin. […]
SALEM– Deputy Police Chief Joel Dolan and Fire Chief Lawrence Best wish to provide an update on the major gas leak in Salem today. A gas line was damaged by a private contractor conducting work for the town on South Broadway Monday morning, and gas service was turned off at approximately 11:30 a.m. by […]
Jan. 2020 Methuen Councilor Jim McCarty will get pulled over by State Troopers for speeding on Route 213 and blame it on a conspiracy by former Methuen Mayor Sharon Pollard and Police Chief Joe Solomon. Newly elected member of the Gr. Lawrence Technical School Committee, Stephani Infante will continue to appropriate white culture by whitening […]
BOSTON – Three Dominican nationals living in Lawrence were indicted today by a federal grand jury in a four-count indictment. Francis Jimenez Minyetty, 38, Enmanuel Brioso Fabal, 29, and Nieves Guzman, 32, were indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. The defendants were charged by criminal complaint and arrested on […]
BOSTON – A Dominican national was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Santos Obispo Guerrero Lara, 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to time served (approximately seven months). In October 2019, Guerrero Lara pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent […]
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BOSTON — Massachusetts has one of the highest hourly requirements for in-service police training in the nation, at 40 hours of in-service training annually. However, a study released today by State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump notes the state does not provide enough training opportunities to allow officers to meet this requirement and has no […]
BY: Rep. Linda Dean Campbell – Dec. 2019 In recognition of Veterans Day, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed two bills to support and honor our Veterans. I was privileged as House Chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs to shepherd these bills through the Committee and bring them to […]
December, 2019 Hello Valley Patriot Readers, As your representatives, we legislators have little power to perform effectively on your behalf without maintaining your trust. That’s why I’m so grateful that the state legislature recently bolstered that trust by unanimously passing a bill I sponsored to increase transparency and accountability in our public elections. To date, […]
Methuen resident Jay Bonanno, Methuen, was recognized last month for his countless hours of service to the community. Bonanno was honored during a Modern Woodmen of America member event at the Sons of Italy in Methuen. Jay Bonanno was honored through Modern Woodmen’s Hometown Hero Program for his 40 years of outstanding service to the […]
By: Tomas G Michel – December, 2019 Lowell, MA — The beauty products and cosmetic industry reached 52.3 billion in revenue during 2019, with an annual growth of 1.3% since 2014, according to a market research with Ibis World. Makeup products are typically found in retailers that are very accessible to the public, and in […]