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Lawrence Mayor Embraces Solar-Powered Illumination for City Parks

Lawrence Mayor Embraces Solar-Powered Illumination for City Parks

In a forward-thinking move toward sustainability and enhanced public safety,…

Audit of Transportation Network Companies ~ IN YOUR CORNER with AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO

Audit of Transportation Network Companies ~ IN YOUR CORNER with AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO

Hello Valley Patriot Readers, Recently, our office released an…

Danvers DPW Director David Lane Pays $17,000 Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

Danvers DPW Director David Lane Pays $17,000 Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

Lane accepted free ski trips, a golf outing, and a…

Lawrence Mayor Appoints Former Councilor As Director of Planning & Development

Lawrence Mayor Appoints Former Councilor As Director of Planning & Development

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena has hired former City Councilor…

PDF of The May, 2024 Valley Patriot

PDF of The May, 2024 Valley Patriot

PDF of the May 2024 Edition of The Valley Patriot…

Valley Patriot Honors Police, Veterans, Activists at 20th Anniversary BASH!

Valley Patriot Honors Police, Veterans, Activists at 20th Anniversary BASH!

Last month, at The Valley Patriot’s 20th Anniversary BASH, not…

OPINION (DRACUT): An Improper Proposal

OPINION (DRACUT): An Improper Proposal

By: Philippe Thibault – 5/24 The populace in Dracut is fiercely proud of its agrarian ancestry. The wilderness north of the…

By ValleyPatriot on May 31, 2024Comments Off on OPINION (DRACUT): An Improper Proposal

OPINION: Good News on the Whittier Tech School

OPINION: Good News on the Whittier Tech School

By: Lenny Mirra – 5/24 Sometimes the system works! Voters soundly rejected a plan for a new Whittier Vocational Tech building…

By ValleyPatriot on May 31, 2024Comments Off on OPINION: Good News on the Whittier Tech School

Tom Duggan’s Unexpected Legacy of Helping Our Community

Tom Duggan’s Unexpected Legacy of Helping Our Community

By: State Rep. Francisco Paulino – 04-24 This month…

By ValleyPatriot on April 28, 2024Comments Off on Tom Duggan’s Unexpected Legacy of Helping Our Community

Felons Kelly and Donald Frazier Target Reporter with False Harassment Order to Stop Investigations

Felons Kelly and Donald Frazier Target Reporter with False Harassment Order to Stop Investigations

Valley Patriot investigation shows Lawrence Homeless Coordinator tried to…

By Tom Duggan on April 1, 2024Comments Off on Felons Kelly and Donald Frazier Target Reporter with False Harassment Order to Stop Investigations

Sheriff Coppinger Responds to ICE Media Release About Illegal Alien Released on Bail for Rape and Assault

Sheriff Coppinger Responds to ICE Media Release About Illegal Alien Released on Bail for Rape and Assault

Sheriff’s Department prohibited by law from holding a person on…

By ValleyPatriot on March 31, 2024Comments Off on Sheriff Coppinger Responds to ICE Media Release About Illegal Alien Released on Bail for Rape and Assault

Auditor, Valley Mayors Highlight MeVa Bus Services ~ IN YOUR CORNER with MASSACHUSETTS AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO

Auditor, Valley Mayors Highlight MeVa Bus Services ~ IN YOUR CORNER with MASSACHUSETTS AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO

HAVERHILL – Audits are a process typically thought of…

By ValleyPatriot on March 31, 2024Comments Off on Auditor, Valley Mayors Highlight MeVa Bus Services ~ IN YOUR CORNER with MASSACHUSETTS AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO

Widening Disease Definitions ~ THE DOCTOR IS IN!

Widening Disease Definitions ~ THE DOCTOR IS IN!

By: Dr. Pierre Ghassibi Greetings, This topic o widening disease definitions is dear to me, but it may generate some objections, more so from companies that make money…

By Tom Duggan on June 2, 2024No Comment

OPINION: The Season of Hamas Love

OPINION: The Season of Hamas Love

By: Ken Willette – 5/24 It costs $360,000 to educate and house the average undergraduate over 4 years at Columbia University. The current endowment fund at Harvard…

By ValleyPatriot on June 1, 2024Comments Off on OPINION: The Season of Hamas Love

Paying Attention!

North Andover Turbocharges Overpopulating the Town ~ PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN

North Andover Turbocharges Overpopulating the Town ~ PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN

In the old days a Mafia don would show up at your restaurant and say, “Hey nice place…

By Tom Duggan on May 12, 20241 Comment

Corrupt Haverhill Officials Continue Abuse of Power ~ PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

Corrupt Haverhill Officials Continue Abuse of Power ~ PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

May, 2024 It’s hard to imagine how a country such as ours can survive as a constitutional republic…

By Tom Duggan on April 29, 20241 Comment

More Election Fraud in Lawrence – Councilor-Elect Indicted

More Election Fraud in Lawrence – Councilor-Elect Indicted

Updated 12-20-23 Lawrence District A Councilor-Elect, Fidelina Santiago was indicted on the charges of Illegal Voting or Attempt…

By Tom Duggan on December 20, 2023Comments Off on More Election Fraud in Lawrence – Councilor-Elect Indicted

Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan Bestowed Overcoming Obstacles Award

Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan Bestowed Overcoming Obstacles Award

By: Santiago Reyes Cruz, Jr. Fresh out of the hospital from a life-threatening illness, Valley Patriot publisher Tom…

By ValleyPatriot on December 2, 2023Comments Off on Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan Bestowed Overcoming Obstacles Award

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Summer Happenings ~ Free Family Events in The Merrimack Valley!

Summer Happenings ~ Free Family Events in The Merrimack Valley!

AMESBURY Cider Hill Farm, Jul 9th 11AM Outdoor Hard…

By Tom Duggan on July 15, 2023

Massachusetts Democrats Steal House Seat

Massachusetts Democrats Steal House Seat

A close race, a recount, a court challenge and…

By Tom Duggan on February 27, 2023

I’m Here to Service Your Needs In The 14th District

I’m Here to Service Your Needs In The 14th District

By: State Rep. Adrianne Ramos – 01-23 On January…

By Tom Duggan on January 20, 2023

Methuen Youth Center Among Pet Projects Funded by the Legislature

Methuen Youth Center Among Pet Projects Funded by the Legislature

11/22 Included in an economic development bill recently passed…

By Tom Duggan on November 29, 2022

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HEART OF THE VALLEY: How You Can Contribute to Local Charities

HEART OF THE VALLEY: How You Can Contribute to Local Charities

By: Katie Cook – 4-24 “If you think…

By ValleyPatriot on April 29, 2024

US Army Vet. James Hajjar, Attorney & Lawrence Lion – HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

US Army Vet. James Hajjar, Attorney & Lawrence Lion – HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

By: John Cuddy – 7/23 Lawrence’s James George Hajjar,…

By ValleyPatriot on July 30, 2023

Former Andover Youth Director William Fahey Pays $20K Fine for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

Former Andover Youth Director William Fahey Pays $20K Fine for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

Fahey received private compensation relating to his public employment,…

By Tom Duggan on June 27, 2023

What is Your City/Town Paying Public Employees? Methuen Pays 64% Higher Than the National Average

What is Your City/Town Paying Public Employees? Methuen Pays 64% Higher Than the National Average

WHAT IS YOUR TOWN PAYING CITY EMPLOYEES? According…

By Tom Duggan on June 26, 2023

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Local Aid Increases in Governor Healey’s First Budget

Local Aid Increases in Governor Healey’s First Budget

by: Rep. Adrianne Ramos Budget season is officially beginning!…

By ValleyPatriot on April 3, 2023

Welcome to our Five New Contributors To Educate Our Readers ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (01-23)

Welcome to our Five New Contributors To Educate Our Readers ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (01-23)

01-23 One thing we are most of proud of…

By ValleyPatriot on January 18, 2023

Finn vs. Ramos in New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury

Finn vs. Ramos in New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury

With the districts for state representative being changed this…

By Tom Duggan on October 20, 2022

Boxford Plumbing Company Owner Jared “Jay” Derrico Sentenced to ONE YEAR in Prison for Tax & Fraud Schemes

Boxford Plumbing Company Owner Jared “Jay” Derrico Sentenced to ONE YEAR in Prison for Tax & Fraud Schemes

06/02/22 Defendant fraudulently billed customers and evaded taxes by…

By Tom Duggan on June 2, 2022

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EYE ON DRACUT (OPINION): Saluting Joe DiRocco’s Lifetime of Service to Dracut

EYE ON DRACUT (OPINION): Saluting Joe DiRocco’s Lifetime of Service to Dracut

By: Brian Genest – 5/24 It’s the end of…

By ValleyPatriot on May 29, 2024

DRACUT: The End of an Error: Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock

DRACUT: The End of an Error: Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock

By: Philippe Thibault – 4/24 The Dracut municipal election…

By ValleyPatriot on May 2, 2024

State Committee Retires Republican Relic Ron Kaufman ~ EYE ON DRACUT

State Committee Retires Republican Relic Ron Kaufman ~ EYE ON DRACUT

By: Brian Genest – 4-24 So long, Ron Kaufman!…

By Tom Duggan on April 25, 2024

Merrimack Valley Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Catie’s Closet

Merrimack Valley Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Catie’s Closet

The credit union’s donation will support the SOS Urgent…

By Tom Duggan on April 16, 2024

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Why We Need The Valley Patriot Newspaper Now More Than Ever

Why We Need The Valley Patriot Newspaper Now More Than Ever

By: Lenny Mirra, former State Rep. (Georgetown) 4-24 Republicans…

By ValleyPatriot on April 29, 2024

OPINION: “Prevailing Wage, Racist Then and Racist Now”

OPINION: “Prevailing Wage, Racist Then and Racist Now”

By: Former State Rep. Lenny Mirra – 3/24 Back…

By ValleyPatriot on April 5, 2024

OPINION – Destroying Democracy in Order to Save It

OPINION – Destroying Democracy in Order to Save It

By: Lenny Mirra – Feb. 2024 For a party…

By Tom Duggan on March 2, 2024

Our State Government’s Failed Immigration Policy

Our State Government’s Failed Immigration Policy

Lenny Mirra ~ 12-23 Back in 2022 I had…

By ValleyPatriot on January 1, 2024

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Groveland’s Steve Bird, Combat Medic with the 1st Air Cavalry ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH – HERO IN OUR MIDST

Groveland’s Steve Bird, Combat Medic with the 1st Air Cavalry ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH – HERO IN OUR MIDST

By: John Cuddy – Sept. 2022 Groveland’s Steve Bird…

By ValleyPatriot on October 3, 2022

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

By: State Rep. Lenny Mirra – Aug. 2022 Can…

By Tom Duggan on September 7, 2022

Owners of Groveland Companies Sentenced for Defrauding Government Contracting Programs

Owners of Groveland Companies Sentenced for Defrauding Government Contracting Programs

BOSTON – Three men were sentenced today in federal…

By Tom Duggan on June 17, 2020

Groveland Murder Suspect Leedell Graham Arrested

Groveland Murder Suspect Leedell Graham Arrested

GROVELAND – Groveland Police Chief Jeff Gillen report that…

By Tom Duggan on June 28, 2019

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HAMILTON: Methuen and Haverhill Budget Wins

HAMILTON: Methuen and Haverhill Budget Wins

By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton 5-24 I’m happy to…

By ValleyPatriot on May 22, 2024

PAYANO: Senate Passes Three Consumer Protection Bills

PAYANO: Senate Passes Three Consumer Protection Bills

State Senator Pavel Payano 05/24 This month, the Massachusetts…

By ValleyPatriot on May 21, 2024

Jeffrey Hollett Serving Veterans; Assisting in Meeting Five Basic Needs ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH, HERO IN OUR MIDST

Jeffrey Hollett Serving Veterans; Assisting in Meeting Five Basic Needs ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH, HERO IN OUR MIDST

By: John Cuddy – 4-24 The Valley Patriot…

By ValleyPatriot on May 3, 2024

REP. HAMILTON: A New Hope for Whittier Tech.

REP. HAMILTON: A New Hope for Whittier Tech.

By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton – 4/24 After the…

By Tom Duggan on May 2, 2024

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REYES: How We Put the State Budget Together

REYES: How We Put the State Budget Together

By: State Rep. Estela Reyes – 5/24 April is…

By ValleyPatriot on May 29, 2024

Enterprise Bank, AAA, Lions Clubs Pitch in $5,800 for TMF

Enterprise Bank, AAA, Lions Clubs Pitch in $5,800 for TMF

The Movement Family (TMF), a group of volunteers who…

By Tom Duggan on May 3, 2024

Addressing Economic Challenges, Housing Needs in Our Community

Addressing Economic Challenges, Housing Needs in Our Community

By: Francisco Paulino To the Valued Residents of…

By ValleyPatriot on May 3, 2024

REP. REYES: Women in Government and a Successful BASH

REP. REYES: Women in Government and a Successful BASH

By: State Rep. Estela Reyes – 3/24 I want…

By ValleyPatriot on May 2, 2024

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The Lowell Veterans’ Center ~ KANE’S KORNER

The Lowell Veterans’ Center ~ KANE’S KORNER

4-24 Providing professional, safe, and confidential personal and readjustment…

By ValleyPatriot on April 23, 2024

Bike Lanes, Guardrails Infuriate Residents, Business Owners in Methuen and Dracut

Bike Lanes, Guardrails Infuriate Residents, Business Owners in Methuen and Dracut

03-24 Tom Duggan Methuen and Dracut residents and business…

By Tom Duggan on March 20, 2024

KANE’S KORNER ~ A Partnership Between Lowell High School and Middlesex Community College

KANE’S KORNER ~ A Partnership Between Lowell High School and Middlesex Community College

THE ADVENTURES OF KANE Kane learned that all students…

By ValleyPatriot on March 2, 2024

Alternative House: Empowering All Survivors to Self-Sufficiency

Alternative House: Empowering All Survivors to Self-Sufficiency

KANE’S KORNER ~ THE ADVENTURES OF KANE! Jan.,…

By ValleyPatriot on February 3, 2024

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Salem’s SeVmar’s Mediterranean Bistro Opens a New Place in Methuen

Salem’s SeVmar’s Mediterranean Bistro Opens a New Place in Methuen

By Maureen Rooseboom People love to come to the…

By ValleyPatriot on May 29, 2024

PAULINO: Protecting Methuen’s Healthcare Access

PAULINO: Protecting Methuen’s Healthcare Access

Dear friends and neighbors, As your state representative,…

By ValleyPatriot on May 20, 2024

Massachusetts Senate’s Accomplishments Last Month

Massachusetts Senate’s Accomplishments Last Month

State Senator Pavel Payano – 4-24 Amidst a flurry…

By Tom Duggan on April 25, 2024

Students Deserve to be Educated in Financial Literacy

Students Deserve to be Educated in Financial Literacy

By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton – 3/24 Congratulations to…

By ValleyPatriot on April 2, 2024

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OPINION: Earth Day and Overpopulation

OPINION: Earth Day and Overpopulation

By: Kevin Dube, 5/24 On April 22nd the 55th…

By Tom Duggan on May 31, 2024

OPINION: Who Do The Democrats Represent?

OPINION: Who Do The Democrats Represent?

By: Kevin Dube – 4-24 The Democrats in our…

By ValleyPatriot on May 3, 2024

The Day I Became a Republican

The Day I Became a Republican

By: Kevin Dube – 3/24 I was ahead of…

By ValleyPatriot on April 4, 2024

Harrison’s Roast To Reopen as Patrick’s North Shore Eatery!

Harrison’s Roast To Reopen as Patrick’s North Shore Eatery!

By: Tom Duggan – 03/24 Once considered the…

By Tom Duggan on March 30, 2024