Paying Attention

Today we have a Special Guest Host, our dear friend David Consolli. David is being joined by former Methuen school committee member Jana Zanni Pesce. Jana is running for councilor at large in Methuen. She is here to talk about her experience and goals if elected.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook...

Today Tom is joined by Former Methuen Councilor Ron Marsan, who is a candidate for East District Councilor in the 2023 Methuen Municipal election. Ron is here to discuss his candidacy, why he has decided to run again after a 6-year hiatus (2017) and his plans for the future, if elected.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebo...

Today Tom is joined in the studio Lawrence City Councilor at Large Richard L. Russell to discuss the issues facing Lawrence as a city. Tom is also sharing his feelings on the Red Cross and how corrupt they are.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www...

Today Tom is joined in studio by Lawrence local and the USA Football 2023 International Cup Flag Football Champion, Nyasia Caban and her father Michael Caban to discuss women’s flag football, Nyasia’s win and the possibility of women’s flag football becoming an Olympic event. He also discusses Methuen Police Captain Greg Gallant winning his suit against Methuen.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot...

Today Tom is joined in studio by Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care and David Consoli from Pleasant Valley Landscaping. Together they are discussing the pathetic lack of political candidates in Methuen, an update on the Haverhill City Council and the difficulties in running a small business.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw F...

Today Tom’s top story is ‘Haverhill City Council Admits Violating the State's Open Meeting Law....’ He does a play by play of the City Council Meeting, explains the violation, points out the nonsense of the members taking about who is at fault and shares his opinions on the whole situation.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Fa...

Today Tom is joined in studio by New Lawrence City Councilor Stephany Infante, to discuss her recent addition to the council, what projects she is working on and some of the scandals plaguing the city.     Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebo...

Today Tom is joined by Octavian Spanner from the Lawrence mayor’s office and City of Lawrence Consultant, James Carras to talk about regaining control of the schools, and some of the recent scandals have been going on in Lawrence   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrit...

Today Tom is covering several different topics, he talks about Lawrence police chief Roy Vasque and his early retirement, the new grant Clear Path for Veterans received to open offices in the Lawrence and Methuen areas and more.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity...

Today Tom is covering a range of stories, including, the city of Lawrence regaining control of its school system from the state. Clear Path for Veterans New England expands services to local vets. The Supreme Court once again deems racism unconstitutional and The Media and their love for Chris Christie   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0...

Today Tom is joined by Haverhill School Committee member and mayoral candidate, Scott Wood. Scott is here to answer allegations surrounding his past and his character. Are the allegations true or is it all part of a political smear campaign?     Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot P...

Today Tom is joined by Tom Spitilare and Christina Jaskott from Lawrence Community Access Television, to talk about their dispute and potential legal battle with the mayor. The dispute is over the mayors office trying to take over the nonprofit community access  channel.     Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://ww...

On today’s episode of the Paying Attention Podcast Tom is asking the question: How much money does your community spend on city employees? He will shed some light on this topic and some interesting findings on Methuen. He is also talking about the incredible state supreme court ruling, striking down all civility rules at community meetings.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://...

On todays episode of The Paying Attention Podcast Tom is talking about illegal aliens and their impact on local communities. He also touches on senor citizens being neglected by the state and how a recent departure form Lawrence City Hall ended up in Metuen City Hall.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.fac...

Today Tom talks about the Methuen Police Department, how much the superior officers are really making under their new contract? also, could this contract be considered criminal?   He is also talking about Ron DeSantis jumping into the presidential race, Memorial Day, Lawrence high alumni and if he has time, he has a thing or two to say about republicans.     Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: Y...

Today Tom is joined by Cynthia Sweet of Sweet Paws Dog Adoption to talk about the dog adoption businesses and the competition they face with dog breeders. He also Discusses the North Andover town meetings vote to ban plastic bags and he has an update on the closing of the Salisbury beach entrances.   CHECK OUT SWEET PAWS DOG ADOPTION: https://www.sweetpawsrescue.org/   Follow Tom and The Valley Pa...

Today Tom has a few topics he is going to cover. Firstly, his outrage at Veterans Northeast Outreach evicting homeless veterans and also Andover’s attempt to do away with Columbus Day. His main topic today is the Methuen City Councils ambush of Methuen’s Senator and state reps.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https...

Today Tom is joined by North Andover Town Moderator Mark Disalvo, to discuss what’s coming up in the annual town meeting, such as: Who can participate in the meeting? Do you have to be there in person to participate? What are some of the top issues on the agenda?   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook...

Today Tom is joined by Don Smeriglio of Borellis Deli, one of the shows long time sponsors and a staple of the community, Borrellis Deli has been owned by Don since 1993. Last week he sadly announced his retirement and the fact that he has sold Borrellis. Tom and Don are also being joined by new owners Jim and Paul Tomacchio (Father and Son) to talk about the Past, Present and futer of Borrellis D...

On today’s episode of the Paying Attention Podcast, Tom is going to talk about Earth Day and how until we start holding our local legislators accountable, no amount of garbage pickup or tree planting will help save the planet.   With the Shootings in Lawrence this past weekend Tom is once again calling for the encrypted police scanners to be unencrypted for public safety.  He is also discussing th...

Today Tom is joined by Liz Bakinowski. Liz is the director of development for the greater Lawrence psychological center, which is the umbrella organization for Daybreak homeless shelter, women’s view and Pegasus House (a Residential Treatment and Recovery Services program for Transitional Age Youth and Young Adults) Liz is here to promote the Kentucky Derby themed fundraising event being held in H...

Today Tom is talking about The Valley Patriot Charity Bash. The bash was held last Friday night and Oh what a night it was!  He is going to share highlights from the night and also premiere a video of what may have been the best moment of the entire evening.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

Today Tom is talking about The Valley Patriot Bash. With the Bash happening tomorrow night, Tom is going to tell us all the things that are happening at the bash. He will share the current donation tally and who each of the scholarship recipients are.  He is also talking about the two Police Officers that are being honored at the bash and he is also sharing the two Big raffle items that can be won...

Today Tom is very happy to announce this weeks Bash update, after an amazing week of generous donations, you won’t believe where the scholarship numbers are up to compared to last week.     Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomduggan...

Today Tom is leading with the current standing  of the donations for this years Valley Patriot Bash and where everything is at compared to last year. He also talks about, Salisbury town manager Neil Harrington running for mayor of Salem MA and is calling for his resignation. He also talks about why  Dianna DiZoglio is  going after the legislature.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: h...