Mayor Delays Police Superior Officer’s Union Arbitration – Perry Says He is Looking Forward to Settling Dispute

Mayor Delays Police Superior Officer’s Union Arbitration – Perry Says He is Looking Forward to Settling Dispute

If you enjoy our news  coverage please consider making a $1 donation December 18, 2019 Methuen Mayor Jim Jajuga has asked the courts to delay – once again – the December 16th arbitration of the Police Superior Officer’s Union Contract dispute.   The city has asked for the postponement until March 10th-12th putting the controversy square in the […]

This is No Way to Move Methuen Forward ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL 12-19

This is No Way to Move Methuen Forward ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL 12-19

Last week, a Methuen City Council meeting degenerated into a circus, complete with an orchestrated political attack on newly elected mayor Neil Perry. First, City Councilor Steve Saba (who campaigned against Perry) had his brother get up at public participation to lay the groundwork for a later discussion about Perry’s “rumored” choice for a new […]

Methuen Takes Precautions after Critical EEE Assessment – Evening Activities Cancelled

Methuen Takes Precautions after Critical EEE Assessment – Evening Activities Cancelled

Methuen Emergency Operations Center Activated Residents Urged to Use Caution and Limit Outdoor Activities after Sunset Areas West of I-93 to Undergo Spraying Wednesday Evening from 7:30 p.m. to Midnight  Officials in the City of Methuen announce that the Methuen is taking a number of steps in response to the threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). […]

Methuen Councilors Lie About Union St. Project ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (June, 2019)

Methuen Councilors Lie About Union St. Project  ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (June, 2019)

Last week, the Methuen City Council had the chance to beautify a collapsing piece of public property on Union St., costing city taxpayers absolutely nothing. The state was willing to pay the full cost of the project. Instead of accepting the contract, however, two councilors harpooned the project, telling the public – and their fellow […]

Blistering Report Details Methuen Corruption

Blistering Report Details Methuen Corruption

REPORT: Four Councilors Benefited from Police Contract Vote The state Inspector General’s Office (IG) is an independent state agency that conducts investigations of government agencies and makes recommendations when wrongdoing is found. The IG investigated the process of the City of Methuen’s superior officer’s contract approval that has long been the subject of dispute. The […]

Like A Predator, Putin Pounced While Obama Slept

Like A Predator, Putin Pounced While Obama Slept

By: Ken Willette – Feb. 2019 The Left’s unsubstantiated theories on Trump’s cozy relationship with Mother Russia have reached a boiling point. It is as if they haven’t fully recovered from the deep psychological wounds of the 2016 campaign, or the fact that Trump is still their president despite their late-night rants on social media. […]

Minicucci to Replace DiZoglio on Beacon Hill

Minicucci to Replace DiZoglio on Beacon Hill

 ColuMBIA GAS, CHANGING EDUCATION FUNDING ARE TOP PRIORITIES By: Tom Duggan, November, 2018 North Andover native Christina Minicucci – a Democrat – defeated Republican Ryan Losco earlier this month to replace outgoing State Rep. Diana DiZoglio representing Methuen, North Andover, Haverhill, and Lawrence. We caught up to Minicucci the day after the election to find […]

Methuen Police Arrest Three Juveniles, Recover Firearm after Report of Suspicious Activity

Methuen Police Arrest Three Juveniles, Recover Firearm after Report of Suspicious Activity

    METHUEN — The Methuen Police Department arrested three juveniles and seized a handgun and ammunition after officers responded Tuesday to a citizen report of suspicious activity. The suspects were found in possession of credit cards and identification cards reported stolen from a inside a Haverhill resident’s motor vehicle. As a result of the […]

Methuen Native Roddrick Guerra Serves in Navy Hunting Mines in the Pacific

Methuen Native Roddrick Guerra Serves in Navy Hunting Mines in the Pacific

By: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Wyscaver, Navy Office of Community Outreach SAN DIEGO – A 2015 Methuen High School graduate and Methuen, Massachusetts native is serving aboard an Avenger mine countermeasure ship designed to clear mines from vital waterways across the globe. Petty Officer 3rd Class Roddrick Guerra is a Navy mineman serving […]

Methuen City Councilors Are Playing Games with People’s Lives ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (OCT. 2018)

Methuen City Councilors Are Playing Games with People’s Lives ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (OCT. 2018)

  Methuen City Councilors are playing games with people’s lives and the safety of police officers and it has to stop. Last month, City Councilor Steve Saba mounted a successful effort to cut $1.8M out of the city’s police budget. He did this to get even with superior officers for accepting raises in their contract […]

Arrest Made in Brickhouse Mele (VIDEO INCLUDED)

Arrest Made in Brickhouse Mele (VIDEO INCLUDED)

As a result of an ongoing investigation, and the combined efforts of the Methuen Police Departments Detective Division and Criminal Intelligence Division, a male subject involved in the altercation that occurred on Sunday, 10/07/18 at the Brickhouse Tavern 105 Pleasant Valley St. was arrested. VIDEO OF FIGHT  CAREY HAMILTON, AGE 49, METHUEN, MA was arrested […]

Methuen Police Charge Man With Kidnapping After Locating Missing Teen

Methuen Police Charge Man With Kidnapping After Locating Missing Teen

Sept. 18, 2018 METHUEN — Chief Joseph Solomon reports that the Methuen Police Department arrested a man last week for allegedly kidnapping and providing drugs to a juvenile. Charles W. Anderson of Manchester NH. was arrested and charged with: Possession of a Class B Substance Distribution of a Controlled Substance to a Minor Contributing to the […]

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