Paying Attention

More on Homelessness In the Valley & Immigration

Today Tom follows up on last weeks episode about homelessness in the Valley and he also talks about his views on the current surge at the border.

Is Methuen getting it right? Is Lawrence getting it wrong?

Where can the homeless go in the winter?

Does Mayor Perry really care about helping the homeless?

What is happening at the Days Inn Methuen?

Could a homeless center be the answer?

Is Immigration really focused on fair diversity?

Do immigrants help keep the Democrats in power?

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Homelessness in the Valley

On the show today Tom is joined by Carrie Weiland who is an advocate for the homeless, together they discuss the homeless situation in the Merrimack Valley area, what is being done to help them and how you can help.

They also chat about ISAIAH 58 a non-for-profit organization working to end homelessness. They help with food, clothing, housing, and other issues of justice. Tom also lets us know what is coming up for the Valley Patriot.

What is the House of Mercy?

What is Isiah 58?

Is the City doing enough for the homeless?

How Can I Help the Homeless?

What Can I Donate?

 

Isaiah 58 is a tax deductible 501c3 Charitable Organization. https://isaiah58nh.com/

Email: Isaiah58NH@att.net

Check out House of Mercy @ http://houseofmercylawrence.com/

Join them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseofMercyLawrence/

 

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What’s to come for North Andover?

Today Tom is joined by Joe Finn a N Andover Candidate for Selectman, they discuss Joes plans for change if he is elected. Joe’s plan would pause new multi-family building construction for two years to investigate the effects that the proposed construction could have on the town, such as traffic congestion, pollution, school capacity and the loss of open space.

Does N Andover really need another 968+ new building units?

How could this effect the town?

Is North Andover turning into Lawrence?

Will downtown N Andover get revitalized?

Are the people of N Andover being listened to?

Will N Andover get a chance to take a step back and catch its breath?

 

"It is time for the citizens of North Andover to take action through Town Meeting. I would encourage anyone who wishes to join me in co-sponsoring this article to contact me.”

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Methuen Public Records, Covid, Voter Fraud and Kids in Cages…

On today’s show Tom touches on a number of topics, he follows up on his story about The Public Records Request he submitted to the city of Methuen, his feelings on the Covid vaccine rollouts and the Covid relief bill, and potential voter fraud.

 

How much do the DPW Workers get paid in overtime?

Is Steve Saba’s son getting paid more “overtime” hours than the average DPW?

Diana DiZoglio Vs Charlie Baker

Why is Mayor Perry pissed off?

Who should get the Covid vaccine first?

Are your Covid benefits being hidden from you?

Is there extra money in the Covid Relief Bill for your small business?

Why aren’t the politicians taking care of their own constituents first?

Is voter fraud real?

Was there voter fraud in the Windham Election?

Is President Biden having children put in cages?

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Is the City of Methuen playing games with public records requests?

Today Tom shares his views on the public records system,

Is the City of Methuen playing games with public records requests?

If city employees’ names and salaries are not part of public records than how did retired police chief Joe Solomon’s salary become public knowledge?

How did Tom Dugan change the public records law and how does the change help anyone making public record requests?

Should the Governor’s office, Mayor’s office, or State Representatives be exempt from public records requests?

Is there overtime abuse happening in the DPW?

What will the next round of public records from Tom Dugan entail?

He is also joined by his new intern Eric Spagnoil, together they chat a little about Erics back story, what he can expect from the journalism world, Erics latest story making the front page of the current issue of the Valley Patriot and is ethical journalism on life support or is there some new blood coming up through the ranks to save it? The Valley Patriot is undergoing a restructuring and will have a big announcement in the next coming weeks.

 

Politicians Behaving Badly

This week, Tom discusses local politicians who are failing their constituents. Methuen City Councilors are attacking the mayor over the Police Chief, politicians lying about caring for the homeless population in their city, and Kirk Minihane vs Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone.

For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Vaccinating the Merrimack Valley

This week, Tom Duggan sits down with Lisa Williams, AFC Urgent Care Methuen, to talk about the covid-19 vaccination and the current state of testing. Lisa answers questions from Tom about the cost of the vaccine, the side effects of the vaccine, and how effective the vaccine is for the new strain.

To register for your covid test, visit: https://afcurgentcaremethuen.com

For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Is white supremacy destroying our country?

This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Richard Lawrence, author of "Light, Bright, Damn Near White: Stories and Reflections of a Multi-Racial Black Man's Battles with Racism in America." Tom and Richard discuss the recent racial issues in America, Richard's experiences with Dr. Martin Luther King, and what we can do now to solve this issues.

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For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Saving small businesses in the Merrimack Valley

This week, Tom Duggan is joined by the President of the Chamber of Commerce for the Merrimack Valley, Joe Bevilacqua. Tom and Joe discuss how the Chamber of Commerce in the Merrimack Valley is helping small businesses and how future small business owners can get their start in the valley.

For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Methuen Mayor's Report: January 2021

This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry. Tom and Neil discuss the events that enfolded in Washington DC, the Inspector General's report on the Police Superiors contract, the latest involving the city council, and how the city will approach spending in the new year.

For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.