Money for Local Groups Now in the State Budget

Money for Local Groups Now in the State Budget

By: State Rep. Estela Reyes – 5-23 As the state representative for Methuen and Lawrence I have been focused on how the state’s budget can benefit my constituents in both communities. When putting the state budget together, legislators are allowed to request “earmarks” for our districts. An earmark is when the legislature votes to allocate […]

My Priorities in the State Budget is YOU!

My Priorities in the State Budget is YOU!

By: State Rep. Francisco Paulino As a state representative, I am proud to announce that we have secured significant funding for both Lawrence and Methuen in this year’s budget. Lawrence Chapter 70 will receive $266,144,831, an increase of $25,438,040 from FY23, while Methuen will receive $64,681,414, an increase of $8,080,389. Chapter 70 is the state […]

Auditor Finds Continued Deficiencies in Protecting Elders from Abuse and Neglect ~ IN YOUR CORNER with AUDITOR DIZOGLIO

Auditor Finds Continued Deficiencies in Protecting Elders from Abuse and Neglect ~ IN YOUR CORNER with AUDITOR DIZOGLIO

EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE VALLEY PATRIOT By: State Auditor Diana DiZoglio – (05-23) Being a senior citizen in Massachusetts should be especially fulfilling, as our Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) operates with a core mission to “develop, implement, and evaluate innovative programs to promote the independence, empowerment, and well-being of older adults, individuals with disabilities, […]

Addressing the Shortage of Qualified Mental Health Providers

Addressing the Shortage of Qualified Mental Health Providers

State Senator Pavel Payano (5-23) As your State Senator, I am committed to ensuring that every resident in our state has access to the quality mental health care they need and deserve. Mental health challenges can impact anyone, regardless of age, background, or socioeconomic status. Unfortunately, there are significant barriers to accessing mental health care, […]

Mayor DePeña Welcomes Congresswoman Trahan to Discuss Fixing Bridges in Lawrence

Mayor DePeña Welcomes Congresswoman Trahan  to Discuss Fixing Bridges in Lawrence

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña, alongside other elected officials, welcomed Congresswoman Lori Trahan to Lawrence City Hall, for a very productive meeting to discuss Lawrence’s infrastructure priorities and projects, in particular the bridges in Lawrence that are in serious disrepair. Consequently, Congresswoman Trahan says she is committed to ensuring these projects in Lawrence receive funding support. […]

Bringing Local Aid to Methuen and Haverhill

Bringing Local Aid to Methuen and Haverhill

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 […]

Essex County Sheriff Releases 2022 Annual Report to Reduce Recidivism

Essex County Sheriff Releases 2022 Annual Report to Reduce Recidivism

MIDDLETON, Mass. — Essex County Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger has released the 2022 Annual Report for the Essex County Sheriff’s Department highlighting its “Partnering to Serve.” The report takes an in-depth look at each of the Sheriff’s Department’s facilities, its programs, and it spending to provide Essex County residents a data-driven accounting of the agency’s […]

Lee Harvey of Boston Indicted for the 2022 Murder of Jose Delacruz in Lawrence

Lee Harvey of Boston Indicted for the 2022 Murder of Jose Delacruz in Lawrence

5-17-23 A grand jury sitting Wednesday in Salem Superior Court returned the indictment against Lee Harvey, 30, of Roslindale for allegedly shooting and killing 32-year-old Jose Delacruz. Delacruz was fatally wounded early on March 27, 2022, outside a Bank of America ATM near 257 Essex St., Lawrence. Harvey also was indicted for carrying a firearm, carrying […]

State Officials to Restore Beach Access Points in Salisbury

State Officials to Restore Beach Access Points in Salisbury

5/16/23 Salisbury, MA   In response to the closure of Salisbury Beach access points 8, 9, and 10 by the Department of Conservation and Recreation state and local officials, and concerned stakeholders have committed to promptly address the situation. Officials claim that rollowing winter storms that damaged the beach access points, necessitating their closure, a move […]

Toxic Propaganda Corrupts America’s Youth (Opinion)

Toxic Propaganda Corrupts America’s Youth (Opinion)

By Ken Willette – 05/23 Woe is today’s student living in our vibrant republic yet dominated by teachers and professors espousing outlandish and spurious historical analogies. For these instructors of impressionable youth are doing a grave disservice to their comprehension of American history and global events. They are deliberating pivoting their students to the following […]

Graduate Workers Union Files Federal Charges Against Northeastern University for Illegal Use of Police Officers to Threaten and Intimidate Workers

Graduate Workers Union Files Federal Charges Against Northeastern University for Illegal Use of Police Officers to Threaten and Intimidate Workers

Unionizing graduate student workers at Northeastern University filed federal charges with the NLRB alleging illegal use of police to intimidate and threaten union organizers. BOSTON, MA – The Graduate Employees of Northeastern University – UAW (GENU-UAW) have filed an unfair labor practice charge (ULP) with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleging illegal retaliation and […]

Methuen Officers Schiavone and Keating Receive Officer Tom Duggan Hero Police Award

Methuen Officers Schiavone and Keating Receive Officer Tom Duggan Hero Police Award

Each year the Valley Patriot gives out an Officer Tom Duggan, Sr. Hero Police Officer Award in honor of the former Lawrence Police Officer who was murdered in the line of duty in 1990. This year Methuen Sgt. Eric Deleon nominated Officers Schiavone and Keating to be recognized for their bravery, courage, and ability to […]

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