(Stoneham, MA) Two Methuen students will perform on stage at Stoneham Theatre as part of the young company Winter Festival 2015 from January 30–February 8, 2015. the young company offers year-round theatrical training and performing opportunities for children in grades 1–12. Divided into four ‘acts,’ the young company brings together students in grades 1–3 for […]
Establishes New Process for Postponing Town Meetings Due to Public Safety Emergencies BOSTON – Town Moderators have been given expanded powers to implement safer, alternative methods for postponing Town Meetings due to a weather-related or public safety emergency, thanks to legislation approved by the Massachusetts Legislature in the closing days of the 2013-2014 legislative session. […]
By: Christine Morabito – January, 2015 It’s easy to go green when you don’t have to go hungry. Free from the stress of foraging for food, environmental activists have the luxury to experiment with alternative energy sources like wind and solar. These well-fed, self-appointed arbiters of morality have the benefit of time to travel the […]
DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO HOUR 1 DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO HOUR 2 Today Tom and Paul talked with Francisco Urena, newly appointed Secretary of Veterans’Affairs. Other topics: Pro-Police rally on Jan 17th, Lenny Deganan at the State House, the Muslim Attack on Jews in France… MORE.. Paying Attention is hosted by Valley Patriot Publisher Tom […]
LAWRENCE – The English Works Campaign and the City of Lawrence are pleased to announce that Mayor Dan Rivera has officially signed on to the English Works Campaign, as one more way to show his commitment to the city residents that want to improve their English language skills. The Campaign is a statewide coalition of immigrant […]
With all of the problems facing the City of Lawrence, the city council is focusing their efforts on protecting political hacks in city hall and attacking Mayor Dan Rivera. Last month, the council considered a vote of “no confidence” in Mayor Rivera claiming he is playing politics with his firing of Lantigua appointees. The narrative […]
Jan. 7, 2015 It’s his last day as Governor of Massachusetts and Deval Patrick is making his ceremonial exit from The State House for the last time. He may not have noticed, but if he had looked up from his cheering supporters on his way out the door he might have recognized Lawrence’s favorite […]
By: Paul Murano – January, 2015 When the ball dropped in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, I witnessed many people wishing each other the customary “Happy New Year!” I wondered: Do people really understand what they are wishing? What is happiness? Why does it seem so elusive? As a college Ethics Instructor, the focus […]