LAWRENCE – Today Thursday, August 2nd at approximately 12 PM, Lawrence Police Officers Carlos De Los Santos and Jose Gonzalez of Patrol Division responded to Wendy’s 55 Hampshire St, which is located directly behind the police station, for a report that a male had just brandished a firearm. Upon arrival, the Officers were met by a […]
Anti-Abuse Bill Moves to Governor Baker’s Desk Boston- Legislation intended to enhance humane treatment of animals, and punish those who engage in animal cruelty, has received final legislative support following approval by the House and Senate today on Senate Bill 2646, Protecting Animal Welfare and Safety. The legislation furthers anti-abuse measures first secured in the 2014 Protecting […]
…remember where we left off? So, let’s start with after the Beatles broke up. All of the boys were already on track and had already started their next part of life. George was no different. In December of 1969, this would be before the Beatles break-up, George had already been involved with his solo career. […]
By: John Cuddy – July, 2018 Lawrence’s Robert Crowley, a graduate of Central Catholic’s Class of 1944, had a unique role during and after World War II. Upon joining the U.S. Army, he was trained in Military Intelligence, with additional training in the Japanese language at Fort Holabird, outside of Baltimore, Maryland. He was then […]
ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover Police Department arrested a man yesterday on drug-related charges and for using a stolen identity. EUDIS AMAURIS PEREZ PIMENTAL, AGE 34, OF LAWRENCE, is charged with: Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) Trafficking a Class B Substance (Cocaine) Giving a False Name During Booking False Application […]
Delphi Technology Solutions, Inc. of Lawrence, sponsored the North Andover Middle School (NAMS) singing the National Anthem at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox game against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, June 28th. The NAMS Parent Teacher Advisory Council raises funds for the school in many creative ways. Through a special sale of […]
(BOSTON) – The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women gathered alongside legislators in the Great Hall to honor women from various municipalities across the state as members of the Unsung Heroines Class of 2018. Unsung Heroines are nominated and honored by state legislators annually for their dedication to making a difference in their communities. […]
HELP THE HOMELESS Every Wednesday night a volunteer group called “The Movement Family” serves a family style meal for the homeless at the Buckley Garage on Common Street in Lawrence. In the last five weeks The Valley Patriot has put out a call on Facebook looking for local business in the community to help with […]
Methuen police are investigating a shooting on Tenney St. near the park. The shooting took place at approximately 5:14pm Tuesday. A caller described a white Honda Civic with Massachusetts Registration 1MGB31 pull up in front of the park. The driver and passenger got out of the vehicle and fired unknown type firearms towards the park. […]
LAWRENCE, MA – Calling her a “woman who gets things done,” Lawrence Mayor Daniel Rivera announced that he is supporting local businesswoman Christina Minicucci (D-North Andover) for the open 14th Essex State House seat. The seat is currently held but being vacated by State Rep. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) who is running for State Senate this […]
By: Rick Bellanti – July, 2018 Six months have gone by since we talked about our New Year’s resolutions, remember those? It’s okay if you don’t, fifty percent of us have moved on from our New Year’s Eve promises to ourselves, within the first six months. If you are still going strong, congratulations and keep […]
By: Bharani Padmanabhan – July, 2018 We have reached the point in the United States where pretty much anyone has been deemed worthy of second-guessing doctors. Some high-school dropout at an insurance company or a technician at a pharmacy now is celebrated and supported for treating a doctor’s order or prescription as being merely a […]
By: State Senator Ives – July, 2018 One of my budgetary priorities this year was to increase funding for the Foster Care Parent Campaign line item in the Fiscal Year 2019 State Budget. The House Budget maintained the funding levels at $250,000. The Senate version of the budget allocated $750,000 to expand the Foster Parent […]
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By: Paul Murano – July, 2018 Recently a 62 year old woman was lying on her deathbed, at home, after doctors had given her weeks to live. We’ll call her Emily. She had lived a full life but cancer had gotten best of her in recent months. On one of her last days, Emily’s children […]