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Bulletproof Backpacks; the Newest Quick Fix for Gun Violence at Schools?
By: Abigail Juknavorian – Sept. 2018 Two hundred dollars; that’s the average price for the newest back to school accessory. What kind of accessory could be that expensive? Bulletproof backpacks. Following…
Results Demonstrate Legislature’s Commitment to Education
By: Linda Dean Campbell – Sept. 2018 As back-to-school season rolls around, now is as good a time as ever to express our appreciation to all who are dedicated to…
The Smoke of Satan Has Entered ~ BENEATH THE SURFACE with PAUL MURANO
In his homily in 1972 on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Pope Paul VI made this ominous statement: “The smoke of Satan has entered the temple of…
Methuen School Committee Had One Chance to Get it Right ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (Sept. 2018)
METHUEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE COVERED UP THE CORRUPTION THAT GOT US HERE Methuen has become the city of scandal and cover-ups. It is a reputation that has sadly been earned.…
Methuen Mayor Violates Open Meeting Law ~ Emails Committee on How They Should Vote
School Committee Member Calls Mayors Behavior a “Disgrace” and a “Circus” VIDEO OF MEETING DISCUSSION AND SHOUTING MATCH 9-11-18 Methuen Mayor Jim Jajuga has violated the state’s open meeting law by sending…
Veterans Legislation Goes to Governor Baker’s Desk to Be Signed
By: State Rep. Linda Dean Campbell ~ August, 2018 I am proud that the Massachusetts Legislature has renewed its commitment to our Veterans by passing the BRAVE Act. As…
School Committees Play Vital Role in State Oversight
By: DJ Deeb – August, 2018 As of the deadline for this article the City/School budgets have not been fully resolved or finalized, but I hope to provide more information…
Fake News? You Bet, and Censorship Too at Wellesley Free Library!
HOW LONG UNTIL BOOKS ARE BURNED HERE? Aliana Brodmann von Richthofen George Orwell: “Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed: everything else is public relations. In our…
Let’s Stop Blaming Methuen Police for City’s Financial Problems ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL, AUG. 2018
The City of Methuen is in a financial mess that has resulted in the mayor and city council having to borrow $4M from the state. That $4M loan comes…
NECC Police Academy Director Thomas Fleming Pays $5,000 Fine for Violating Conflict of Interest Law
Fleming received commissions on training gear sold to Police Academy Northern Essex Community College Police Academy Director Thomas Fleming has paid a $5,000 civil penalty after admitting he violated two…
Foster Parent Recruitment Funding in the State Budget is Priceless ~ IN YOUR CORNER with SENATOR IVES
By: State Senator Ives – July, 2018 One of my budgetary priorities this year was to increase funding for the Foster Care Parent Campaign line item in the Fiscal Year…
High School Students in Lawrence, MA Rank #1 in Workplace Performance for the 10th Time
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School Ranked Against 32 Fully Enrolled High Schools (11,522 Students) Across the United States (Lawrence, MA) – Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School students have ranked #1…
Prop 2 1/2 Override Not an Option for Methuen
By: DJ Deeb – June, 2018 The Methuen School Committee held a budget workshop meeting on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2019 budget. In April,…
Keeping Schools Safe ~ IN YOUR CORNER with SENATOR KATY IVES
Bu: State Senator Katy Ives – June, 2018 School shootings are becoming too common an occurrence across the country. The discussion of gun control and mental health treatment has surfaced…
GLCAC Hosts Free Summer Lunch Program in Methuen
METHUEN – The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. is offering free lunch to children and teens in Methuen this summer so all students continue to eat healthy meals while…
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