4-25-23 BOSTON – To celebrate Earth Week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that $600,000 in grants have been awarded to 10 regional or municipal wastewater utilities and systems across Massachusetts including $121,360 for the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District. The GLSD treats wastewater for Lawrence, Dracut, Methuen and North Andover. This grant program is the first to […]
PROVIDENCE – The Massachusetts operator of a chain of addiction treatment clinics is charged in federal court in Providence, RI, with millions of dollars of health care fraud, aggravated identity theft, money laundering and obstruction, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. In addition, the treatment center and its former supervisory counselor were also charged […]
PDF of the April, 2023 Valley Patriot
Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations Unit Identifies over $2.7 Million in Public Benefit Fraud By: State Auditor Diana DiZoglio – 3/23 Hello Valley Patriot Readers, It’s been an exciting first few weeks in office as our team of auditors work diligently on wrapping up audits, while we also set the wheels in motion to […]
By: John Cuddy 3-23 The president of Edgar J. Racicot Funeral Home, formerly in Lawrence Massachusetts, now operating in Dracut, Massachusetts, is Lawrence native and US Marine Veteran, Daniel Cotnoir. Operating since 1899, Racicot Funeral is one of the oldest businesses in continual operation in the Merrimack Valley. Although US Marine Dan Cotnoir, was featured […]
Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright said Wednesday “Max,” a one-and-a-half-year-old male mixed breed, was named the first-place winner during the City Clerk’s office Second Annual “Haverhill Top Dog” contest. Max now gets to wear dog license no. 1 for the year. Max was adopted by Jack and Joan-Hatem Roy. “He loves to play catch […]
Ethel LaSalle, a World War II Army veteran who has donated more than 300 blankets to area veterans’ organizations over the years, was recently surprised on her 100th birthday by Methuen police, fire and city and state officials. Last month, officials said, the police department received a request for cards for LaSalle’s centennial. Methuen police […]
Local businesswoman Jocelyn Maroun is no longer affiliated with the restaurant that still bears her name, and has opened up a new restaurant with her new partner Kelvin Severino. It is called SeVmar Mediterranean Bistro, located at 401 Main St. in Salem, NH. Several of our readers emailed and called us over the last […]
by: Rep. Adrianne Ramos Budget season is officially beginning! On March 1, Governor Healey released her administration’s version of the FY24 budget. Included in the Governor’s budget is a local aid increase of over 8% from FY23. After speaking with officials from every town in the 14th Essex, it is clear that our municipalities are […]
By: State Senator Pavel Payano – 3/23 My first two months in office have been busy but incredibly rewarding as my team, and I begin to settle in on Beacon Hill. The 2023-2024 legislative session is officially underway as the Senate and House announced leadership and committee assignments. I am proud to share that I […]
By: Rep. Ryan Hamilton – 3/23 Much has happened on Beacon Hill since my last column. We passed a supplemental budget for this current fiscal year. This budget included critical investments such as; * 68 million in Early Education and Care workforce stabilization grants * 65 million for school breakfasts * 44.9 million in emergency […]
Wilson received private compensation in connection with his public employment Former Andover Youth Services Assistant Director Glenn Wilson has paid a $9,000 civil penalty for violating the conflict of interest law by receiving payments from a private nonprofit relating to his employment and because of his position as a Town of Andover employee. Wilson signed […]
3-23 High School Senior Jaraliz Morales will be presented with the Lawrence Junior ROTC Scholarship on March 31st at the Valley Patriot Bash. Kane recognizes Jaraliz as a hard charging individual with a strong work ethic. He believes her mother Arisleidy Alejo modeled hard work in their home and instilled being purposeful and productive as […]
State Rep. Francisco Paulino – 3-23 As your State Representative for District 16th, I am committed to working tirelessly to improve the quality of life in our communities. It is an honor to announce that I have been appointed by Speaker Ron Mariano and his leadership team to serve on several important committees. I look […]
By: State Rep. Estela Reyes – 3-23 When I first ran for office years ago I didn’t like Tom Duggan and my opinion of The Valley Patriot was not good. This month, The Valley Patriot is celebrating their 19th Anniversary and I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of it. Here’s why. I […]