Chief Altered payroll records so his son received payment for work he did not do; presented false claims for payment to the Town of Southampton The State Ethics Commission has fined the former Southampton Fire Department (“SFD”) Chief Stephen Hyde, Sr. $7,500 for violating sections 23(b)(2)(ii) and 23(b)(4) of G.L. c. 268A, the conflict of interest […]
For the past two years, The Valley Patriot has been investigating a series of thefts of newspapers and newspaper boxes throughout the Merrimack Valley totaling an estimated loss of more than $2,200 just this year alone in stolen papers in Methuen, Lawrence and Salem NH. Last month, former Windham State Representative, Attorney Anthony DiFruscia was […]
LAWRENCE – Despite the fact that Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera is a Democrat who endorsed Attorney General Martha Coakley, Rivera has been asked to join the transition team for Governor-Elect Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Karyn Polito. Mayor Rivera attended the first meeting of the Better Government sub-committee meeting in Boston yesterday evening, where the […]
NORTH ANDOVER – In the wake of the basketball coach scandal in North Andover, The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) has issued a statement backing High School principal Scuzzarella’s decision to suspend basketball coach Paul Tanglis for “out of season coach, athlete contact”. Last week a parent complained to the MIAA that coach Tanglis had violated MIAA […]
Selectman found in one instance to have threatened Police Chief and Deputy Chief’s employment contracts after Police Chief placed her son on administrative leave; Enforcement Division committed admits “egregious” error The State Ethics Commission issued a Decision and Order following a public hearing regarding allegations that Elizabeth Gorski, a Selectman in Groveland, violated the conflict […]
BOSTON, MA — Treasurer-elect Deb Goldberg named the following people to her transition committee today, highlighting their proven-experience, innovative leadership and commitment to public service. “Each of these leaders brings a proven track record along with the creative leadership skills we need to implement our vision for the Treasurer’s office,” said Goldberg. “Together, we will […]
By: Tom Duggan – December 2, 2014 PREVIOUS STORY UPDATED 6;20 pm 12/4/14 James Kelcourse has held on to his razor thin lead in the 1st Essex State Rep. race recount that wrapped up on Thursday, showing Keclourse defeated Newburyport Democrat Ed Cameron on election day by 12 votes in a three way race that included […]
By: Linda Dean Campbell – November, 2014 Very recently, I was afforded the opportunity to have a discussion with our new national Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Robert McDonald. Wisely, he is taking time to visit VA health care centers across the country, including our center in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. I was impressed by some of […]
The State Ethics Commission today announced that Governor Deval Patrick has appointed retired state Appeals Court Associate Justice David A. Mills to a five-year term on the State Ethics Commission. Judge Mills replaces outgoing Commissioner Paula Finley Mangum. Judge Mills served as an Associate Justice on the Massachusetts Appeals Court from 2001 to 2012. As […]
By: Oscar Camargo – November 2014 Election Day has come and gone and for some, it’s a measure of relief. In North Andover, the phone calls during dinner time have ended. Those annoying political advertisements on television are all but gone. Mailers and fliers have stopped flooding the mailbox. In some ways, it seems as […]
By: Tom Duggan – November, 2014 State Representative Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) handily defeated Rosemary Smedile (R-North Andover), on Election Day by 1,133 votes. Smedile is Chairman of the North Andover Board of Selectmen and does not come up for re-election until 2016. DiZoglio represents Haverhill, Methuen, North Andover and Lawrence. “I’m just glad it’s all […]
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced today that a $28,000 grant will be used to expand professional development practices for students in Methuen. The Massachusetts Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Partnership Grant is awarded for one year with the goal of delivering evidence-based professional development in content areas. This grant will provide opportunities for […]
Massachusetts Governor-elect Charlie Baker has a tough job ahead of him. We believe Baker must identify and address the rampant corruption epidemic plaguing the state before he can adequately tackle the budget deficit left by tax and spend Democrat Deval Patrick, the incompetence at DCF, a Parole Board out of control, an EBT welfare program […]
By: Joe D’Amore Correspondent UPDATE November 7, 2014 11AM. Republican State Rep. Candidate Jim Kelcourse has been declared the winner of the three way race for the 1st Essex State Rep. seat this morning. by 11 votes after provisional ballots were counted in Newburyport and Salisbury. Kelcourse initially won the final vote on election night by […]
BOSTON – In the first statewide election of the new Independent Expenditure “Super” PAC era, outside groups reported making $16.9 million in independent expenditures to support or oppose the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial finalists. Super PACs accounted for $9.9 million in spending to support Republican and winner Charles Baker or to oppose Democrat Martha […]
