BOSTON – A Methuen man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to fentanyl distribution charges. Anthony Holloway, 39, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young scheduled sentencing for April 26, 2022, when Holloway is set to complete the Court-run RISE […]
LATHAM, NY -Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Alex Barreras from Lawrence, Mass., and assigned to the 1569th Transportation Company received a promotion to the […]
When faced with a growing homeless population, officials in the City of Lawrence, Massachusetts have literally done nothing in the last 8 years to help feed, clothe, house, or assist the homeless in any way. Instead, Lawrence has been bulldozing tents, taking what few possessions the homeless have, throwing a non-profit out of the […]
By: Joyce & Gracemarie Tomaselli March, 2021 An Act to strengthen rules governing attorney conduct; penalties for misconduct. SD.2236 Presented by Senator Diana DiZoglio (By Request) We, Joyce Tomaselli and Gracemarie Tomaselli, know and have great respect for the many honest attorneys who take their oath seriously as “Officers of the Court”. We filed our […]
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“Amazon’s policies and procedures appear to be increasing risks for many individuals that are purchasing COVID-19 masks and other protective gear to protect themselves and their communities.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, DC – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Amazon.com CEO Andy Jassy, releasing the results of a new staff investigation revealing that […]
By: Paul Murano – March. 2021 The first amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits the federal government from establishing a particular religious denomination as the state religion. Eventually, this notion became known as separation of church and state. Despite the fact that “separation” is not a Constitutional concept, the founding fathers believed religious denominations should […]
3-26-21 Methuen Mayor Neil Perry said on Friday that he is grateful for the broad support Methuen has received from congress and the local delegation that resulted in Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement this morning that an additional 100 million dollars in aid will be distributed between Methuen, Everett, Chelsea, and Randolph. While these four cities were […]
BOSTON– An audit released today by State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump revealed the Massachusetts Parole Board could not show that all parolees received necessary documents related to their reentry, including information about the terms and conditions of parole, and information about where the individual will be living upon release. Bump’s audit also found the Board […]
METHUEN – (Grassroots Newswire) – Janet McLennan, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 McLennan & Company is pleased to announce that in recognition of outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service, Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently honored Trevor Gearin, sales associate with CENTURY 21 McLennan & Company with the 2020 CENTURY 21(r) President’s Producer Award. The […]
ANDOVER — Superintendent John Lavoie reports the Greater Lawrence Tech School Committee has approved plans for a phased return to facilitate more in-person learning for career and technical education classes. The transition falls in line with guidance from the Department and Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) that a return to fully in-person learning, with […]
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State Rep. David A. Robertson of Tewksbury agreed to a total civil forfeiture payment of $2,000 to resolve issues of non-disclosure in his 2020 reelection campaign, according to a disposition agreement between the candidate and OCPF. Robertson acknowledged that during the 2020 primary and general elections, he personally spent $15,399 without utilizing his campaign bank […]
BOSTON – A Dominican national was sentenced yesterday in connection with drug trafficking activities involving fentanyl. Jonathan Mejia, 32, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to 30 months in prison and two years of supervised release. In November 2020, Mejia pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of and possession with […]
BOSTON – A Dominican national was sentenced yesterday in relation to the seizure of over 10 kilograms of fentanyl and heroin in December 2018. Carlos Soto-Villar, 34, a Dominican national formerly residing in Lawrence, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to 188 months in prison and five years of supervised release. […]