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Former Councilor, School Committeeman Ken Willette, to Run Sticker Campaign in Methuen

Former Councilor, School Committeeman Ken Willette, to Run Sticker Campaign in Methuen

Willette Announces Write-In Campaign for Methuen School Committee Kenneth Willette…

Floods Assistance in Lawrence for Businesses and Landlords

Floods Assistance in Lawrence for Businesses and Landlords

LAWRENCE – This is to notify businesses and landlords that they have…

Bread & Roses Housing ~ KANE’S KORNER

Bread & Roses Housing ~ KANE’S KORNER

Affordable Homeownership in Lawrence, Haverhill, and North Andover By: Kane…

Joshua Cruz of Lawrence Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy to Use Stolen Identities to Fraudulently Purchase Vehicles

Joshua Cruz of Lawrence Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy to Use Stolen Identities to Fraudulently Purchase Vehicles

BOSTON – A Lawrence man pleaded guilty today to his…

Wood Drops Out of Haverhill Mayor’s Race

Wood Drops Out of Haverhill Mayor’s Race

9-18-23 Haverhill School Committeeman Scott Wood has called an end…

Thank You Lawrence General Hospital! ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (09-23)

Thank You Lawrence General Hospital! ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (09-23)

9-23 Last month, a team of doctors, nurses, and other…

Who’s Stalling Public Records Release in Dracut? ~ EYE ON DRACUT!

Who’s Stalling Public Records Release in Dracut? ~ EYE ON DRACUT!

By Brian Genest Valley Patriot DRACUT COLUMNIST The clock is ticking and the legal bills are piling up at Dracut Town…

By Tom Duggan on September 13, 2023Comments Off on Who’s Stalling Public Records Release in Dracut? ~ EYE ON DRACUT!

Lawrence High School Alum Guy Curtis, VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH ~ HERO IN OUR MIDST

Lawrence High School Alum Guy Curtis, VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH ~ HERO IN OUR MIDST

By John Cuddy LAWRENCE – Lawrence High School Alum Guy Curtis, Class of 1967, like many incoming Freshmen, wanted to play…

By Tom Duggan on September 11, 20231 Comment

Saying Goodbye to a Hero ~ PDF of The September, 2023 Valley Patriot

Saying Goodbye to a Hero ~ PDF of The September, 2023 Valley Patriot

PDF of the September, 2023 Valley Patriot…

By Tom Duggan on September 18, 2023Comments Off on Saying Goodbye to a Hero ~ PDF of The September, 2023 Valley Patriot

Lawrence Council President Gets Opponent Knocked Off The Ballot

Lawrence Council President Gets Opponent Knocked Off The Ballot

Germinudy Rosario’s Nomination Papers Were Not Notarized, Contained Forgeries …

By Tom Duggan on August 23, 2023Comments Off on Lawrence Council President Gets Opponent Knocked Off The Ballot

Essex County Sheriff Swears in 24 New Officers, Promotes 9 to Sergeant

Essex County Sheriff Swears in 24 New Officers, Promotes 9 to Sergeant

HAVERHILL, Mass.…

By Tom Duggan on August 22, 20231 Comment

Shawn Hart of Methuen Indicted on Federal Charges for Narcotics, Firearms Offenses

Shawn Hart of Methuen Indicted on Federal Charges for Narcotics, Firearms Offenses

Shawn Hart is also Previously Convicted Felon BOSTON – A…

By Tom Duggan on August 17, 20231 Comment

Haverhill City Council Admits Violating Open Meeting Law ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (8-23)

Haverhill City Council Admits Violating Open Meeting Law ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (8-23)

On June 17th, the Haverhill City Council violated the state’s open meeting law by secretly discussing, drafting, finalizing, signing, and circulating a letter declaring that racism is BAD…

By ValleyPatriot on August 11, 20231 Comment

Supreme Court Keeps Getting it Right While Both Political Parties Spew Hypocrisy and Lies

Supreme Court Keeps Getting it Right While Both Political Parties Spew Hypocrisy and Lies

7-23 If you follow the coverage of each Supreme Court ruling lately, you may have noticed how democrats, the media, and republicans change their public narrative on the…

By Tom Duggan on July 31, 2023Comments Off on Supreme Court Keeps Getting it Right While Both Political Parties Spew Hypocrisy and Lies

Paying Attention!

Wood: Haverhill Chief Threatened Me With Release of Fake Document

Wood: Haverhill Chief Threatened Me With Release of Fake Document

7/23 Last month a media story appeared on-line accusing Haverhill School Committeeman Scott Wood, now a candidate for…

By Tom Duggan on July 18, 2023Comments Off on Wood: Haverhill Chief Threatened Me With Release of Fake Document

Don Smeriglio Says Good Bye to Borrelli’s

Don Smeriglio Says Good Bye to Borrelli’s

5-23 METHUEN – Just a week after Don Smeriglio announced that he was selling Borrelli’s Deli to the…

By Tom Duggan on June 3, 2023Comments Off on Don Smeriglio Says Good Bye to Borrelli’s

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…

By Tom Duggan on June 3, 2023Comments Off on Tomacchios Say No Changes For Borrelli’s Deli Except New Items, Expanded Hours

VIDEO PODCAST ~ Methuen Councilors Ambush State Reps, & Andover Attacks Ethnic Minority

VIDEO PODCAST ~ Methuen Councilors Ambush State Reps, & Andover Attacks Ethnic Minority

Audio Podcast on Podbean: Today Tom has a few topics he is going to cover. Firstly, his outrage…

By Tom Duggan on May 13, 2023Comments Off on VIDEO PODCAST ~ Methuen Councilors Ambush State Reps, & Andover Attacks Ethnic Minority

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Summer Happenings ~ Free Family Events in The Merrimack Valley!

Summer Happenings ~ Free Family Events in The Merrimack Valley!

AMESBURY Cider Hill Farm, Jul 9th 11AM Outdoor Hard…

By Tom Duggan on July 15, 2023

Massachusetts Democrats Steal House Seat

Massachusetts Democrats Steal House Seat

A close race, a recount, a court challenge and…

By Tom Duggan on February 27, 2023

I’m Here to Service Your Needs In The 14th District

I’m Here to Service Your Needs In The 14th District

By: State Rep. Adrianne Ramos – 01-23 On January…

By Tom Duggan on January 20, 2023

Methuen Youth Center Among Pet Projects Funded by the Legislature

Methuen Youth Center Among Pet Projects Funded by the Legislature

11/22 Included in an economic development bill recently passed…

By Tom Duggan on November 29, 2022

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US Army Vet. James Hajjar, Attorney & Lawrence Lion – HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

US Army Vet. James Hajjar, Attorney & Lawrence Lion – HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

By: John Cuddy – 7/23 Lawrence’s James George Hajjar,…

By ValleyPatriot on July 30, 2023

Former Andover Youth Director William Fahey Pays $20K Fine for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

Former Andover Youth Director William Fahey Pays $20K Fine for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

Fahey received private compensation relating to his public employment,…

By Tom Duggan on June 27, 2023

What is Your City/Town Paying Public Employees? Methuen Pays 64% Higher Than the National Average

What is Your City/Town Paying Public Employees? Methuen Pays 64% Higher Than the National Average

WHAT IS YOUR TOWN PAYING CITY EMPLOYEES? According…

By Tom Duggan on June 26, 2023

Woke Committee Attacks An Ethnic Minority in Andover ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (5-23)

Woke Committee Attacks An Ethnic Minority in Andover ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (5-23)

5-23 A mob of thousands, primarily white men, surrounded…

By Tom Duggan on May 9, 2023

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Local Aid Increases in Governor Healey’s First Budget

Local Aid Increases in Governor Healey’s First Budget

by: Rep. Adrianne Ramos Budget season is officially beginning!…

By ValleyPatriot on April 3, 2023

Welcome to our Five New Contributors To Educate Our Readers ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (01-23)

Welcome to our Five New Contributors To Educate Our Readers ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (01-23)

01-23 One thing we are most of proud of…

By ValleyPatriot on January 18, 2023

Finn vs. Ramos in New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury

Finn vs. Ramos in New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury

With the districts for state representative being changed this…

By Tom Duggan on October 20, 2022

Boxford Plumbing Company Owner Jared “Jay” Derrico Sentenced to ONE YEAR in Prison for Tax & Fraud Schemes

Boxford Plumbing Company Owner Jared “Jay” Derrico Sentenced to ONE YEAR in Prison for Tax & Fraud Schemes

06/02/22 Defendant fraudulently billed customers and evaded taxes by…

By Tom Duggan on June 2, 2022

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Town of Dracut to Auction Real Estate

Town of Dracut to Auction Real Estate

Aug. 15, 2023 The Town of Dracut will hold…

By Tom Duggan on August 15, 2023

Honoring a Local News Legend in Dracut ~ EYE ON DRACUT

Honoring a Local News Legend in Dracut ~ EYE ON DRACUT

By: Brian Genest – 7/23 “You’re fired,” Dr. Marsha…

By ValleyPatriot on July 29, 2023

Indivisible in Dracut

Indivisible in Dracut

Philippe Thibault – 7.23 “All politics is local” is…

By ValleyPatriot on July 29, 2023

Twilight Zoning: By-Laws In Dracut

Twilight Zoning: By-Laws In Dracut

Philippe Thibault, 6-23 You can hear the iconic music…

By ValleyPatriot on July 1, 2023

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PDF of the February, 2023 Valley Patriot ~ Democrats Steal House Seat

PDF of the February, 2023 Valley Patriot ~ Democrats Steal House Seat

PDF of the February, 2023 Valley Patriot …

By Tom Duggan on February 23, 2023

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

By: State Rep. Lenny Mirra – Aug. 2022 Can…

By Tom Duggan on September 7, 2022

VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH, HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ Haverhill’s Frederick “Buddy” Hansen, Jr.

VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH, HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ Haverhill’s Frederick “Buddy” Hansen, Jr.

A Veteran, Father, Husband, Brother, and Hero By: John…

By Tom Duggan on June 3, 2022

Early Voting Can Be a FUNDED Mandate – IN YOUR CORNER WITH SENATOR KATY IVES

Early Voting Can Be a FUNDED Mandate – IN YOUR CORNER WITH SENATOR KATY IVES

By: State Senator Katy Ives – April, 2017 Early…

By ValleyPatriot on May 2, 2017

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Groveland’s Steve Bird, Combat Medic with the 1st Air Cavalry ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH – HERO IN OUR MIDST

Groveland’s Steve Bird, Combat Medic with the 1st Air Cavalry ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH – HERO IN OUR MIDST

By: John Cuddy – Sept. 2022 Groveland’s Steve Bird…

By ValleyPatriot on October 3, 2022

Owners of Groveland Companies Sentenced for Defrauding Government Contracting Programs

Owners of Groveland Companies Sentenced for Defrauding Government Contracting Programs

BOSTON – Three men were sentenced today in federal…

By Tom Duggan on June 17, 2020

Groveland Murder Suspect Leedell Graham Arrested

Groveland Murder Suspect Leedell Graham Arrested

GROVELAND – Groveland Police Chief Jeff Gillen report that…

By Tom Duggan on June 28, 2019

A Special Gathering of 3 Sisters

A Special Gathering of 3 Sisters

By: Joe D’Amore – April, 2019 My wife and…

By ValleyPatriot on May 3, 2019

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Addressing Inequities in College Admissions ~ MA State Senator Pavel Payano

Addressing Inequities in College Admissions ~ MA State Senator Pavel Payano

By: Senator Pavel Payano, 7-23 For nearly a century,…

By ValleyPatriot on July 20, 2023

Promoting Personal Financial Literacy for Our Students

Promoting Personal Financial Literacy for Our Students

By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton – 7/23 Massachusetts is…

By ValleyPatriot on July 18, 2023

Clear Path To Provide Services for Veterans in Methuen, Lawrence, and Haverhill

Clear Path To Provide Services for Veterans in Methuen, Lawrence, and Haverhill

7-23 Randy Carter and Jason Gilbert from Clear Path…

By Tom Duggan on July 11, 2023

Ed Girroir, U.S. Army Paratrooper and Firefighter ~ HERO IN OUR MIDST, VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

Ed Girroir, U.S. Army Paratrooper and Firefighter ~ HERO IN OUR MIDST, VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

By: John Cuddy 6-23 HAVERHILL – During World War…

By ValleyPatriot on July 1, 2023

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80th Anniversary Memoriam, PFC. Paul Bongiorno, US Army

80th Anniversary Memoriam, PFC. Paul Bongiorno, US Army

By: Sam Concemi, Paul Concemi & Paul Salafia 7/23…

By Tom Duggan on July 31, 2023

A Youth Center and a New Business in Methuen ~ Rep. Estela Reyes

A Youth Center and a New Business in Methuen ~ Rep. Estela Reyes

State Rep. Estela Reyes 7/23 I want to start…

By ValleyPatriot on July 28, 2023

Keolis Gives Scholarships to 5 Lawrence Students

Keolis Gives Scholarships to 5 Lawrence Students

Lawrence – Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), operating partner for…

By Tom Duggan on July 25, 2023

16 lbs of Fentanyl & Meth Pills, 2 Guns, Recovered During Lawrence Drug Raid

16 lbs of Fentanyl & Meth Pills, 2 Guns, Recovered During Lawrence Drug Raid

Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in a raid…

By Tom Duggan on July 12, 2023

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Helicopters Over Lowell ~ KANE’S KORNER

Helicopters Over Lowell ~ KANE’S KORNER

Keeping the Lowell Community Positively Informed and Connected Why…

By ValleyPatriot on January 6, 2023

In Tandem: Pedaling Through Midlife on a Bicycle Built for Two ~ KANE’S CORNER

In Tandem: Pedaling Through Midlife on a Bicycle Built for Two ~ KANE’S CORNER

By: Kane – 11/22 This month Kane wanted to…

By ValleyPatriot on December 2, 2022

GLTS Students Creating Hardware for International Space Station

GLTS Students Creating Hardware for International Space Station

ANDOVER – Superintendent John Lavoie is pleased to share…

By Tom Duggan on November 29, 2022

Lowell Housing Authority Creates Supportive Housing for Veterans By Preserving a Historic Home ~ KANE’S CORNER

Lowell Housing Authority Creates Supportive Housing for Veterans By Preserving a Historic Home ~ KANE’S CORNER

The Adventures of Kane Peaslee – 10/22 Kane…

By Tom Duggan on November 5, 2022

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MassHealth Spent Nearly $85M on Out-of-State Residents ~ IN YOUR CORNER with STATE AUDITOR DIZOGLIO

MassHealth Spent Nearly $85M on Out-of-State Residents ~ IN YOUR CORNER with STATE AUDITOR DIZOGLIO

Hello Valley Patriot Readers, Our office has been very…

By ValleyPatriot on July 22, 2023

Public Safety, Equity, and Student Loan Debt

Public Safety, Equity, and Student Loan Debt

By: State Rep. Francisco Paulino – 7/23 As your…

By ValleyPatriot on July 12, 2023

State Ethics Commission’s Alleges Former Methuen Police Chief Violated Conflict of Interest Law

State Ethics Commission’s Alleges Former Methuen Police Chief Violated Conflict of Interest Law

Solomon allegedly caused changes to CBA that would increase…

By Tom Duggan on July 6, 2023

Methuen Mayor, Council Pass Huge Raises in Superior Officers’ Contract

Methuen Mayor, Council Pass Huge Raises in Superior Officers’ Contract

6-23 Over the last four years, Methuen Mayor Neil…

By Tom Duggan on June 28, 2023

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Hypocrisy in North Andover, Ignoring the “Health Experts” ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (06-23)

Hypocrisy in North Andover, Ignoring the “Health Experts” ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (06-23)

6-23 Last month, attendees at North Andover Town Meeting…

By ValleyPatriot on June 13, 2023

Apathy Wins North Andover in a Landslide

Apathy Wins North Andover in a Landslide

(5-23) By: Kevin Dube, N.A. Republican Town Committee On…

By ValleyPatriot on May 28, 2023

North Andover Voters Ban Plastic Bags, Pet Sales in Town

North Andover Voters Ban Plastic Bags, Pet Sales in Town

6-`6-23 BANNING PLASTIC BAGS Voters at the Annual Town…

By Tom Duggan on May 16, 2023

Valley Patriot Readers Contribute $10,000 for Scholarship in Memory of Dan Coady

Valley Patriot Readers Contribute $10,000 for Scholarship in Memory of Dan Coady

Four years ago, one of our readers, Al Veilleux…

By Tom Duggan on May 6, 2023