Paying Attention

Today Tom is joined by Former Lawrence City Councilor Dave Abdoo. Together they are going to discuss the surprise announcement tonight by Lawrence Mayor Brian  DePena and Tom has the latest BASH update.   Get Your Tickets to the Bash: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-valley-patriots-18th-anniversary-bash-scholarship-award-night-tickets-254612401547?aff=ebdssbdestsearch   Follow Tom and The Valley...

  Today Tom is joined by 2 members of the Methuen VFW, Quartermaster Dave O’Neil and President of the auxiliary Corinne Yates. Today they are discussing the Methuen VFW and we also have the latest Valley Patriot bash update.   Get Your Tickets to the Bash: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-valley-patriots-18th-anniversary-bash-scholarship-award-night-tickets-254612401547?aff=ebdssbdestsearch   Foll...

Today Tom is joined by Methuen city councilor Eunice Zeigler, who is running for state senate. Together they discuss Eunice’s plans for the election and what she has on her agenda if elected.   Learn More About Eunice @: https://www.eunicezeigler.com/   Get Your Tickets to the Bash: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-valley-patriots-18th-anniversary-bash-scholarship-award-night-tickets-254612401547?...

Today Tom is joined by The Valley Patriots Newest Advertiser Ken Michienzi. Ken Michienzi is founder and CEO of The Merrimack Company, a provider of high-quality, eco-friendly and sustainable apparel and accessories perfectly suited for any adventure based out of Lawrence MA. The Merrimack Company is rooted in three pillars: community, nature, and adventure. Our mission is to constantly improve ou...

Today Tom is talking about the Valley Patriot Bash and explaining the scholarships, the donors and how to become a donor.  He is also talking about the brainwashing that has caused people to hear things in a statement made that were never said and how the outrage and accusation that is then caused by this is unnecessary.   Get Your Tickets to the Bash: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-valley-patri...

Today Tom is joined by state senate candidate and Lawrence City councilor Pavel Payano. Together they discuss Pavel’s candidacy for stat senate. Pavel Payano is an At-Large Lawrence City Councilor who deeply believes that a community, committed and united under a common cause, can overcome any obstacle. He is focused on creating policies that ensure that government is transparent, accessible, and...

Today Tom is touching on a range of subjects, including the Valley Patriot Bash date, Neil Perrys refusal to plow someone’s road, why we need a hot read head on the supreme court and a preview of the candidates running for office this year.   Get Your Tickets to the Bash: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-valley-patriots-18th-anniversary-bash-scholarship-award-night-tickets-254612401547?aff=ebdssbd...

Today Tom talks about the Methuen police superior officer’s union losing their arbitration against the city and also this year’s Valley Patriot Bash and what it is all about. What Does the Bash entail? What Awards are given? What Entertainment will be at the Bash? What else can I expect from the night?   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0...

Today Tom is talking about the lying government, including the latest from CNN and the CDC in relation to the Covid hospitalization numbers and weather we are being lied to about the actual figures. He also questions why people continue to blindly comply with a government that continually lies to them. Can CNN be objective when reporting the news? Are the Covid 19 reports accurate? How do we trust...

Hey All! Last weeks episode was so good that we have decided to re run it today for you to enjoy.   Keeping in tradition with his end of year Anniversary shows Today Tom is joined by Lawrence Police Chief Roy P Vasque and Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara to discuss the crime stats of 2021, to see what has changed in the past year and what are the predictions going forward for 2022.   Follow...

Keeping in tradition with his end of year shows Today Tom is joined by Lawrence Police Chief Roy P Vasque and Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara to discuss the crime stats of 2021, to see what has changed in the past year and what are the predictions going forward for 2022.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook:  htt...

Today Tom is talking with Donald Jarvis a Community Leader and Veteran Advocate to talk about what people can be doing to help veterans around Christmas time. Donald Jarvis is a combat veteran. Who is extremely dedicated to serving the community and our veterans. Honorably Discharged from the MA Army National Guard in 2013, and awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Afghanistan. Jarvis...

Today Tom is talking about the misuse of the COVID-19 funds by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry and calls to question why he used it to give hazard pay to those who aren’t eligible.   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/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_i...

Today Tom is joined by former Lawrence mayor Mike Sullivan, together they are talking about how far Lawrence has come since he left office in 2009.   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/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://p...

Today Tom is talking about Charlie Bakers choice to drop out of the race for governor and the possible ramifications of that choice in relation to the state of Massachusetts. He is also talking about the new variant of covid that is going around and the sensationalist media hype surrounding it, he also touches on an interesting topic from the last Methuen City Council meeting.   Follow Tom and The...

Today Tom is discussing the murder of the homeless woman in Lawrence that occurred last week, congress wasting three days on a cartoon and the latest Methuen City Council meeting.   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/tomdugganJr/?ref=...

Today Tom is joined by Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care and Nathalia Vasquez from KM Pizza and Grill. Nathalia is here to discuss KM’s beautiful food and the great things KM is doing for their local community and their grand opening event this Saturday 11-13-21. Lisa is here to give us the latest information on what’s going on at AFC in relation to the covid vaccine and testing.   Check Out KM P...

Today Tom is talking about the Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill election results and giving a breakdown of all the numbers.   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/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.co...

Joining Tom today is Methuen At Large for City Council candidate Joyce Campagnone, together they are talking about the upcoming election. Tom breaks down how the voting works and how to use your vote for maximum effect. They also pay tribute to Joyce’s late husband who sadly passed away last month. They also touch on the current issues facing Methuen such as the proposed Marijuana growing and reta...

Today Tom is talking about Lawrence High Schools, particularly the Violence in Lawrence High Schools and what is being done about it and he is also talking about the lack of “proper” education being given to the students. Why are Lawrence High Schools Out of Control? How is having a rally meant to stop the violence? Why is there more violence in Lawrence High schools? Where are the consequences fo...

Joining Tom today is Methuen Mayor Neil Perry and refereeing the event is Dav-id Consoli. They are talking about the new police chief, covid, the dog park in Methuen, the new click fix App and the upcoming election.   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:...

Today Tom is Joined by Matt Mclennan from Century 21 McLennan and Company to discuss real estate in the Merrimack Valley.   Contact  Century 21 McLennan & Company: https://www.c21mclennan.com/   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/tomd...

Today Tom is joined by Lenin Roa of the Lawrence School Committee Distric C to discuss the abysmal failures of the Lawrence public schools and what he is going to do to help improve the current situation. Tom is also talking about the Methuen City Council Race and the Lawrence Mayoral Race.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Fa...

Today Tom is talking about the Methuen mask mandate, the election results and also the media hype surrounding the Gabby Petito, Missing Person story,   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/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https:/...

Today Tom is joined by Kelly Birchall from International Veterans Care Services, together they are talking about the Johanna Rosario Pichardo funeral. Tom is also going to be talking about the local elections.   Help International Veterans Care Services at: https://ivcs24.org/   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https:...