Tomacchios Say No Changes For Borrelli’s Deli Except New Items, Expanded Hours

Tomacchios Say No Changes For Borrelli’s Deli Except New Items, Expanded Hours

Watch the Podcast HERE 5-23 When Methuen icon Don Smeriglio announced last month that he was selling Borrelli’s Deli on Merrimack Street, his customers panicked. All over social media, local residents expressed concern that the new owners may change the menu items and thereby change the unique nature of Borrelli’s. A week after Borrelli’s was […]

Money for Local Groups Now in the State Budget

Money for Local Groups Now in the State Budget

By: State Rep. Estela Reyes – 5-23 As the state representative for Methuen and Lawrence I have been focused on how the state’s budget can benefit my constituents in both communities. When putting the state budget together, legislators are allowed to request “earmarks” for our districts. An earmark is when the legislature votes to allocate […]

My Priorities in the State Budget is YOU!

My Priorities in the State Budget is YOU!

By: State Rep. Francisco Paulino As a state representative, I am proud to announce that we have secured significant funding for both Lawrence and Methuen in this year’s budget. Lawrence Chapter 70 will receive $266,144,831, an increase of $25,438,040 from FY23, while Methuen will receive $64,681,414, an increase of $8,080,389. Chapter 70 is the state […]

Addressing the Shortage of Qualified Mental Health Providers

Addressing the Shortage of Qualified Mental Health Providers

State Senator Pavel Payano (5-23) As your State Senator, I am committed to ensuring that every resident in our state has access to the quality mental health care they need and deserve. Mental health challenges can impact anyone, regardless of age, background, or socioeconomic status. Unfortunately, there are significant barriers to accessing mental health care, […]

Bringing Local Aid to Methuen and Haverhill

Bringing Local Aid to Methuen and Haverhill

During the last week of April, the House of Representatives, at its budget week, I am proud to report that the Methuen delegation, comprised of myself, Representative Estela Reyes and Representative Francisco Paulino secured $175,000 in local earmarks. I secured $50,000 for mental health resources in Methuen Public Schools, $25,000 for the Cogswell art centre […]

Methuen Officers Schiavone and Keating Receive Officer Tom Duggan Hero Police Award

Methuen Officers Schiavone and Keating Receive Officer Tom Duggan Hero Police Award

Each year the Valley Patriot gives out an Officer Tom Duggan, Sr. Hero Police Officer Award in honor of the former Lawrence Police Officer who was murdered in the line of duty in 1990. This year Methuen Sgt. Eric Deleon nominated Officers Schiavone and Keating to be recognized for their bravery, courage, and ability to […]

Valley Patriot Gr. Lawrence Tech. Scholarship Recipient Arielle Cavarretta

Valley Patriot Gr. Lawrence Tech. Scholarship Recipient Arielle Cavarretta

This year’s Greater Lawrence Tech Scholarship winner Arielle Cavarretta of Methuen received a check for $6,125 from Valley Patriot readers at our annual BASH. Cavarretta was chosen for this scholarship by Methuen City Councilor Jessica Finocchiaro Arielle Cavarretta is a 12th grade student in the Engineering program at Greater Lawrence Technical School. Arielle has excelled […]

State Rep. Francisco Paulino; Addressing the Nursing Shortage in MA

State Rep. Francisco Paulino; Addressing the Nursing Shortage in MA

By: Rep. Francisco Paulino ~ 3023 As a state representative, one of my top priorities is addressing the nurse shortage in Massachusetts. This shortage not only has serious implications for the health and well-being of our residents, but it also puts a significant strain on healthcare costs in our state. That’s why I am committed […]

Bill to Help Address Misuse of Over-the-Counter Medication

Bill to Help Address Misuse of Over-the-Counter Medication

Leading Community Development and Small Businesses By: MA State Senator Pavel Payano 3-23 This month, I would like to draw attention to a pressing issue regarding over-the-counter medication and introduce a bill that was filed this session to address it: S.1106, An Act specifying an electronic system to ensure that sales of certain products containing […]

State Awards $121,360 Grant to Assist GLSD Meet Sewage Notification Requirements

State Awards $121,360 Grant to Assist GLSD Meet Sewage Notification Requirements

 4-25-23 BOSTON – To celebrate Earth Week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that $600,000 in grants have been awarded to 10 regional or municipal wastewater utilities and systems across Massachusetts including $121,360 for the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District. The GLSD treats wastewater for Lawrence, Dracut, Methuen and North Andover. This grant program is the first to […]

DiZoglio Exposes Welfare Fraud in her First Months ~ IN YOUR CORNER with AUDITOR DIZOGLIO

DiZoglio Exposes Welfare Fraud in her First Months ~ IN YOUR CORNER with AUDITOR DIZOGLIO

Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations Unit Identifies over $2.7 Million in Public Benefit Fraud By: State Auditor Diana DiZoglio – 3/23 Hello Valley Patriot Readers, It’s been an exciting first few weeks in office as our team of auditors work diligently on wrapping up audits, while we also set the wheels in motion to […]

Methuen Officials Surprise World War II Army Vet on Her 100th Birthday

Methuen Officials Surprise World War II Army Vet on Her 100th Birthday

Ethel LaSalle, a World War II Army veteran who has donated more than 300 blankets to area veterans’ organizations over the years, was recently surprised on her 100th birthday by Methuen police, fire and city and state officials. Last month, officials said, the police department received a request for cards for LaSalle’s centennial. Methuen police […]

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