PDF of the November, 2022 Valley Patriot
PDF of the November 2022 Valley Patriot
Elvin Mendoza of Lawrence Sentenced in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
11/7/22 BOSTON – A Lawrence man was sentenced on Nov. 4, 2022 in federal court in Boston for his role in a Lawrence-based fentanyl trafficking conspiracy. Elvin Mendoza, 25, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to 37 months in prison and three years of supervised release. On June 2, 2022, Mendoza […]
Psychological Center in Lawrence Recognizes Chief of Staff Virginia Gomez for 20 Years of Service
LAWRENCE — Chief Executive Officer Carina Pappalardo would like to recognize Chief of Staff Virginia Gomez for 20 years of service and caring she has provided to The Psychological Center and its guests. Gomez joined The Psychological Center as a receptionist in September of 2002, and has learned from her coworkers, grown, and advanced through […]
Will Drivers’ Licenses for Illegal Aliens Give Republicans a Chance in Massachusetts?
11/5/22 Jim Lyons, head of the Massachusetts Republican Party has a plan to help get republicans elected in the November 8th state elections on Tuesday. Lyons told a group of republican candidates and their supporters at the North Andover VFW last month that he believes his ballot question to stop illegal aliens from getting drivers […]
Some Relief on the Way for MA Taxpayers
By: Rep. Linda Dean Campbell – 11-22 While we still must pass an economic development package this session, the State Auditor has officially certified last year’s state tax revenues and confirmed that $2.941 billion will be refunded to taxpayers per state law since revenues were exceedingly high. The Baker Administration is responsible for distributing the […]
Lowell Housing Authority Creates Supportive Housing for Veterans By Preserving a Historic Home ~ KANE’S CORNER
The Adventures of Kane Peaslee – 10/22 Kane has Exciting Breaking News from Lowell Massachusetts! Executive Director Gary Wallace and Assistant Executive Director Adam Garvey of the Lowell Housing Authority report the LHA will Convert the Historic Hadley House, with an original construction date of 1822 to five supportive housing units for Veteran’s. Gary […]
Difficult Conditions ~ THE DOCTOR IS IN!
By: Dr. Pierre Ghassibi -10/22 Greetings everyone. This article here is perhaps another repetition of what I wrote before, but I hope to crystallize some vital points regarding hard to diagnose and treat conditions. The acute day to day problems have defined diagnostic procedures and treatments: Ear infections, sinusitis, acute back pain, sprains, poison ivy, […]
Bad Sisters ~ TV TALK with BILL CUSHING
By: Bill Cushing – Oct. 2022 When it comes to murder, some things are best kept in the family. The phrase, ‘Keep it in the Family’ never held more weight than it does in ‘Bad Sisters,’ AppleTV+’s outstanding new series that premiered on Aug. 19th. John Paul “JP” Williams (Claes Bang, fresh off The Northman) […]
MA Ballot Questions; Taxes, Illegals, Alcohol, Dental Insurance
QUESTION #1 INCREASE TAXES Should there be a change to the Massachusetts State Constitution to permanently increase taxes. Currently, there is a $2.3B surplus in the state budget. A “yes” vote supports amending the state constitution to create an additional permanent tax of 4% for income over $1 million, in addition to the existing 5% […]
Maggie Hassan’s Shameful TV Commercials Mean it’s Time to Retire ~ PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN
The one thing you can never accuse me of is being a partisan mouthpiece for any political party. Currently I am working really hard to get Democrat Diana DiZoglio elected as Massachusetts State Auditor, Democrat Lawrence Councilor Estela Reyes elected State Rep. in Lawrence, and Republican Geoff Diehl elected governor. I also supported N.H. […]
Sal DeFranco, US Navy SEAL & Small Business Owner ~ Valley Patriot of the Month – HEROES IN OUR MIDST
By: John Cuddy – Oct. 2022 HAVERHILL – Natives of Massachusetts, Sal DeFranco and his wife Dana own Battle Grounds Coffee Company, an award-winning roasting and café operation located in Haverhill, Newburyport, and Methuen. Battle Grounds Coffee was built on a foundation of service. Whether that manifested in providing clothing for veterans, supplies for students, […]
Desiree Daigle of Salisbury Sentenced to 17 Years for Sexually Exploiting an Infant in Her Care
10/24/22 Defendant invited another individual to sexually abuse child together BOSTON – A Salisbury woman was sentenced today to 17 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of an infant. Desiree Daigle, 26, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to 17 years in prison to be followed by five […]
MA Lottery Creates $1.1B in Net Profit for the State
State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced today that the Massachusetts State Lottery produced $1.105 billion in net profit for the Commonwealth during the 2022 fiscal year that began July 1, 2021 and ended June 30, 2022, exceeding the $1 billion mark in consecutive years for the first time in the Lottery’s 50-year history. Lottery revenues […]
Finn vs. Ramos in New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury
With the districts for state representative being changed this year, left wing Democrat Christina Minicucci of North Andover has decided not to run for reelection. There are two candidates running to replace her on the November 8th state ballot. They are Joe Finn, and Adrianne Ramos. To be fair to the voters we took the bio […]
Ethics Commission Lets DA, State Police Off the Hook for Covering Up Judges Daughter’s OUI
State Ethics Commission Dismisses Case Against Worcester County DA Joseph D. Early Jr., Senior First Assistant DA Jeffrey Travers, Former State Police Colonel Richard McKeon, and Former State Police Major Susan Anderson Commission finds evidence did not prove Early, Travers, McKeon, and Anderson violated the conflict of interest law as alleged The State Ethics Commission […]