The Valley Patriot August, 2015 (Edition #142) Dispatcher Targeted with Fake Story
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Clouds ~ “WEATHER 101” WITH AL!
By: Al Kaprielian – August, 2015 Clouds are classified by different levels: high, middle, low and towering. High clouds, known as cirrus clouds, are thin, feathery and hair-like. They are too thin to produce any precipitation, and can often precede a low pressure system. They can also produce a halo around the sun and moon. […]
This Year’s Lowell City Council Race Just Got Exciting!
By: John MacDonald – August, 2015 Little did anyone suspect that the vote to hire a new Superintendent of Schools in Lowell would have such a profound effect on this year’s City Council race? Several months ago the match was lit, on what has become political dynamite. A divided Lowell School Committee had a choice […]
Dr. Gomer Turns Eyesore in Lawrence Into Jewel of the Neighborhood
After a year of construction work, Dr. Gomer finally announced the opening of his new location for Mount Vernon Dental Solutions. The new dental office was built in place of an old Julie and Wendy’s convenience store that was abandoned for a long time. Last month, Lawrence officials attended a ribbon cutting at Mount Vernon […]
SHENANIGANS! ~ Paying Attention with Tom Duggan
Last month the Massachusetts Legislature delayed a scheduled vote on a public records reform bill after getting pressure from the very politicians who will have to pay the price for concealing such public documents. The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) initially opposed the public records reform bill, but after realizing there was too much momentum in […]
Despite Media Reports, Lawrence 911 Dispatcher is not Suspended for Hanging up on Spanish Speaking Callers
FULL INTERVIEW WITH IKE GABRIEL OF THE SEIU (Produced by Zach Murhpy) Explosive new details have come to light revealing that media reports about a 911 call taker in Lawrence, whose “job is on the line” over hanging up on Spanish-speaking callers… is false. CBS news and other outlets reported this week that “A 911 […]
Rep. DiZoglio to File Bill Exempting Active Duty Military from Excise Tax
State Representative Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) says she believes those who put their lives on the line for our country in the United States military should not have to pay excise taxes. DiZoglio said on Thursday that under her proposed legislation active duty members of the military would be exempted from motor vehicle excise taxes while serving. […]
MCAD to Hear Corruption and Whistle-blower Case Against Salisbury Town Manager Neil Harrington
By: Tom Duggan, July 31, 2015 The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) has granted a hearing to former members of the Salisbury Board of Health, after Town Manager Harrington fired the entire board for trying to expose corruption, conflicts of interest, fraud, “apparent government waste” and retaliation against them as “whistleblowers”. The suit was filed […]
Rep. DiZoglio Secures Additional Funding for Merrimack Valley Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative
Included in this year’s 2016 State Budget is an amendment, sponsored by State Representative Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen), for $25,000 toward the Lawrence-Methuen Community Coalition (LMCC)’s recently formed Merrimack Valley Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative. The LMCC is a resident-based coalition focused on the prevention of substance abuse, child abuse and domestic violence through the establishment of […]
Lawrence Fire Department to Receive $1.1M in Federal Assistance for New Hires, Equipment & Training
LAWRENCE – The Lawrence Fire Department will receive $1,181,222.00 from the federal government to be used to hire new firefighters and purchase new equipment and training. The grant comes to the city from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. “This is great news for the […]
Four of Six School Committee Seats Go Empty on September Primary Ballot, Few Run for City Council
WHO’S IN AND WHO’S OUT IN CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE RACES Candidates wishing to have their names appear on the September ballot for municipal elections had until close of business on Tuesday to turn in the required number of signatures. The Lawrence City Council is made up of nine members. Six members of the […]
Methuen Candidates for City Office Turn in Nomination Papers
By: Tom Duggan – August 4, 2015 In order for any candidate for public office to have their name appear on the ballot at election time, they must get nomination signatures by voters in their respective districts. Voters in each city in Massachusetts will hold primary elections in September and final elections in November of […]
Friends of Merrimack Valley Hospice Bring Comfort to Patients
July, 2015 Friends of Merrimack Valley Hospice is supporting the patients and families served by Merrimack Valley Hospice House with their recent purchase of recliners for each of the private suites at this specialized facility to help those nearing end of life. This gift is part of the group’s first annual gift to benefit the […]
Dog Summer Camp at Woof Woof Doggie Daycare & Boarding
Windham, NH – Summer camp for dogs? If you had to read that twice, don’t be fooled. Summer camps have been proven to be beneficial for children, yet dogs are positively influenced in several ways as well. Interaction between different dogs, exercising throughout the day, and engaging in creative themed weeks will benefit your […]
Gloucester’s Angels Program
By: Joe D’Amore – July, 2015 Angels are descending on the city of Gloucester through an innovative program proposed by Police Chief Leonard Campanello to help people battling opiate addiction. These angels don’t have wings but they have some training, knowledge and an abundance of compassion to be at-the-ready for when an addicted person surrenders […]