READ PART I HERE READ PART II HERE By: Sid Smith – July, 2015 Before each individual squadron takeoff, it required the efforts of thousands of people involved in intelligence, target selections, weather info including not just surface conditions, but winds aloft at varying altitudes as well as icing conditions, target routes, ordinance required with […]
By: Sidney Smith- June, 2015 READ PART I HERE A young kid of 19 years old, like so many of the young guys my mother and I had met, was being assigned to the 8th AF and sent to England; a kid named Larry from Easton, Maine. His orders had to have read something […]
By: Sidney Smith – May, 2015 When I recently learned that the local chapter of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) was bringing an original flying Boeing B-17 WWII bomber to Lawrence Airport this May 22nd to May 25th, I was reminded of an acquaintance I had formed with a friend in West Newbury: Lawrence “Larry” […]
By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton 9-26 To the voters, constituents, and community members of the 15th Essex District: Thank you. Being named the Democratic nominee for this November’s election is a humbling honor, and I’m grateful to every person in Methuen and Haverhill who has placed their trust in me. This moment has me reflecting […]
By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton 1-26 As 2025 comes to a close, it is a meaningful moment to reflect on another productive year representing the 15th Essex District and the communities of Methuen and Haverhill. Serving these two cities on Beacon Hill has been a profound honor, and I am deeply grateful for the […]
By: Ryan Hamilton The Massachusetts House of Representatives has approved a $61.47 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that makes significant investments in education, transportation, health care, housing, and job training — all without raising taxes. This FY26 budget makes significant investments in what Massachusetts families need most: safe schools, reliable public transit, affordable […]
By Rep. Ryan Hamilton – 1/25 As we look back on a year filled with significant progress, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the residents of the 15th Essex District. Representing Haverhill and Methuen on Beacon Hill has been a true honor, and I am thankful for the trust […]
By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton – 9-24 Serving as State Representative for the 15th Essex District continues to be an immense honor, and I am proud to highlight a series of legislative accomplishments from the 2024 session. These accomplishments include improvements and commitments to education, healthcare, housing, veterans’ support, local governance, and sustainable infrastructure. Education […]
By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton – July 2024 I hope everyone enjoyed the Fourth of July. It’s always a great time to celebrate America’s birthday with family and friends. This past month, the House has been busy. In this edition of the Valley Patriot, I will discuss two significant pieces of legislation the House […]
By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton 5-24 I’m happy to report that the House Budget has been passed and that Methuen and Haverhill did well in this year’s house budget. In Chapter 70, Methuen received 68.62 million, while Haverhill received 87.97 million. In Unrestricted local aid, Methuen received 6.56 million, and Haverhill received 11.87 million. For […]
By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton The Merrimack Valley is home to some of our Commonwealth’s finest arts and culture organizations. As the State Representative for Methuen and Haverhill, I can tour many of these historic landmarks and cultural attractions. This month, I want to highlight some of the significant events and projects underway in our […]
During the last week of April, the House of Representatives, at its budget week, I am proud to report that the Methuen delegation, comprised of myself, Representative Estela Reyes and Representative Francisco Paulino secured $175,000 in local earmarks. I secured $50,000 for mental health resources in Methuen Public Schools, $25,000 for the Cogswell art centre […]
By: State Rep. Linda Dean Campbell – 12/22 It has been such a privilege to represent you these past sixteen years as your State Representative. My approach to governing is to focus on common sense solutions to challenges that we face in state and local government. While often being in the middle of our extreme […]
By: State Rep. Linda Dean Campbell – 09-22 The Massachusetts Legislature finalized major pieces of legislation before formal sessions ended – including several billion-dollar funding bills that will bring significant funding to the Merrimack Valley. I was proud to secure earmarks in these bills for important projects in the district. Economic Development & Tax Relief: […]
By: State Rep. Linda Campbell We are very fortunate to have a strong and experienced team of legislators in the Merrimack Valley House delegation. With the support of my colleagues, I was proud to secure state funding in the House budget for several specific needs in the Merrimack Valley, including: • $50,000 for addiction recovery […]