By: Jeff Katz – June, 2016 I was asked recently why I hate animals and I must confess I was stunned. I could not understand how anyone could even imagine that I hated animals. I am a passionate supporter of conservation programs to help safeguard wildlife. I am both a dog and a cat person […]
VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL: JUNE-2016 In 1961, Democratic President John F. Kennedy inspired us all by saying this country would put a man on the moon. He then went to Congress to fund the exploration into space. Soon afterwards, we saw men on the moon. Today, Democratic President Barack Obama’s inspiration is to put men into […]
By: Al Kaprielian – June, 2016 After some cool days in May we saw a return to true summertime heat on Saturday, May 28. Boston reached 92 degrees on that day, which tied the record of 92 degrees set back in 1931. Fitchburg reached 97 degrees on that day. Many areas reached into the 90’s […]
NEWBURY, MA – Newbury resident and wounded Iraqi war vet, Donald Jarvis, says he is tired of waiting for the VA or anyone else in the government to do something about veterans dying while waiting for health care. “We served our country, we did what was asked of us, and in return we were promised […]
Mike Demers of Salem, NH Says His Boycott Website Has Ruffled Some Feathers at WR Berkeley According to the New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services, Haffner’s Oil Company overfilled the oil tank at 21 Martin Avenue in Salem, NH in February of 2007. As the result, more than 200 gallons of oil spilled into […]
MAYOR SAYS VOWS HE WILL NOT SUPPORT A PROP. 2 1/2 OVERRIDE June 15, 2016 – With Methuen Mayor Zanni proposing a 1% increase in the school budget, Superintendent of Schools Judy Scannell is threatening to make staffing cuts saying the increase is not enough. Superintendent Scannell says the 1% increase will result in eliminating four police […]
By: D.J. Deeb – June, 2016 May has proven to be a very busy month for the Methuen School Committee as it almost always is. There have been several workshops on the budget (which is still a work in progress), awards ceremonies, teacher recognition, and pro-active planning for the year ahead. First off, Congratulations to […]
Flag-flying summers are packed with outdoor activities, barbecues and patriotic celebrations. While the American flag is often an important part of these celebrations, many of us have questions about how to properly care for and display it. “Flag etiquette can be confusing,” said Mary “Dubbie” Buckler, Executive Director and National Secretary of the American Legion […]
By: Tom Duggan – 6-12-16 There is a war brewing in Methuen over Mayor Zanni’s proposed city budget, which School Committeeman Nick DiZoglio says “shortchanges our students” and “is a disgrace in a community like Methuen.” While Mayor Zanni proposes an increase in the school budget, not a decrease, DiZoglio called the budget measure a “cut” for the […]
Thanks to our new partnership with the Northern Essex Registry of Deeds, The Valley Patriot began publishing real estate listings, foreclosures, etc in our new real estate section on May 10, 2016. Real Estate advertisers (lawyers, mortgage brokers, banks, real estate agents, etc) who advertise in our new section will receive 10% off advertising for a four month commitment. […]
By: Sandra Stotsky – June, 2016 There has been a long, slow decline in the reading level of American high school graduates. Our kids are not reading much at the secondary level, and what they do read may not develop college-level reading and vocabulary skills. Perhaps Bay State English teachers should consider research evidence as […]
BOSTON – A senior sales executive at a seafood processing company in Gloucester was indicted yesterday on federal tax charges. Richard J. Pandolfo, 70, of North Andover, was indicted on four counts of making and subscribing false tax returns. He is scheduled to be arraigned before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Kelley on June 16, […]
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June 3, 2016 Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a public records reform bill Friday, after a joint conference committee of the Massachusetts legislature negotiated and reached a final deal on final language of the bill. For the first time in the state’s history, members of the public and the press will be able to hold […]
THE CARPENTERS A beautiful woman with an angelic voice lost her life at the young age of thirty-two when her life had only just begun. The Carpenters were a brother, sister group from Connecticut. Richard Lynn Carpenter is the big brother of the duo. He was born on October 15, 1946. By age twelve, he […]