Paying Attention

Mayor Perry on budgets, business in Methuen, and the return to school

Tom Duggan is joined Mayor Neil Perry and the owner of Four Star Lighting, Joe Silverio, to discuss the budgetary situation in Methuen, the potential return to schools for kids, and the business impact of covid on Methuen.

 

All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! 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.

Mayor Perry has a bone to pick with city council

Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry to discuss the current friction between his office and the city council. Methuen School Board members Jana Zanni Pesce and Ryan DiZolglio are also on the show to chat about the plans for the resumption of school in the fall.

 

All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! 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.

The Current State of Policing in America

Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Police Chief Solomon, North Andover Police Chief Gray, and Lawrence Police Chief Vasque. Tom and the chiefs discuss the current state of policing in their communities and across the country. The chiefs also talk about why we need open lines of communication than ever before, the limits on Police Chiefs to control their stations, and how much training actually occurs for police officers.

All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! 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 Police Chief Joe Solomon

Tom is joined by Methuen Police Chief Joe Solomon to discuss the issues that some citizens of Methuen have with his salary and his policing.

All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! 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.

Why is "All Lives Matter" bad?

Tom discusses the hypocrisy he says with the push back to those who believe all lives matter. Tom is also joined by Phil DeCologero, Executive Director Amesbury Chamber of Commerce, to chat about how Amesbury’s businesses have been surviving during the “pandemic.”

All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! 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 schools need help

Tom Duggan is joined by Joe Silverio, owner of Four Star Lighting, and Ryan Dizoglio, Methuen school board committee member.

Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:

• How has covid impacted Joe’s business?
• Has the current civil unrest had an impact on the business?
• Visit the website at fourstarlighting.net or call 978-631-0036
• Tom discusses the latest news surrounding the Methuen police contract
• Tom and Ryan talk about the financials surrounding Methuen schools
• Why did the town ask for certain pay freezes?
• Tom shares his thoughts on how the police are being treated
• How do you prove incidents are racist in nature?
• What is Ryan doing with SRO’s?
• Has Joe thought about leaving Methuen?

All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! 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.

Tom and Santiago Reyes-Cruz discuss BLM

Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:

• Santiago details his families struggle to immigrate legally
• Tom and Santiago discuss glorifying rap culture
• Lawrence is unique because the cops grew up there
• This is not a race issue, it is an education issue
• Playing the race card is the easy way out
• The reverse racism in this country needs to stop
• Instead of blaming the police, let us look hard a public education
• Where are the local leaders on this?
• What would an ideal Lawrence look like for Santiago?
• Does White Privilege actually exist?
• The home is where this change needs to start
• Should we stop talking about race to combat this issue?

All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! 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, June 2020

Tom Duggan welcomes Mayor Neil Perry of Methuen

Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:

• Mayor Perry had a contentious city council meeting
• Mayor Perry doesn’t mind conflict in the meetings
• What is the Mayor’s response to those who attack his integrity?
• Why we need to have conversations about issues?
• Governor Charlie Baker has lost fans during the pandemic
• Residents need to understand how the police department is managed
• Understanding the Mayor’s responsibilities
• How will Methuen handle Phase 2?
• How will Methuen continue to handle covid-19 cases?
• What is on the Mayor’s agenda for the remainder of his term?

All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! 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.

Don’t let the “experts” lie to you anymore!

Tom Duggan welcomes Dave, owner of 2 Guys Smoke Shop, to the show to talk about how the lies from the gov’t and MSM have helped destroy the economy.

Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:

• Tom looks at the misinformation from the “experts”
• Tom actually thinks Cuomo said something smart for once
• Tom and Dave discuss how small businesses have been affected
• Will the economy rebound?
• Did President Trump do the right thing shutting down the country for a time?
• How would Obama have dealt with this issue?
• People need to think for themselves and use common sense
• It’s time for you to support your local businesses

All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! 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 Report w/Neil Perry

Tom Duggan welcomes Mayor Neil Perry of Methuen

Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:

• The Newspaper business is hurting right now, and Tom needs our help
• Mayor Perry using social media to make sure the townsfolk in Methuen are up to date
• Mayor Perry welcomes reasonable disagreements
• Tom and the Mayor disagree but remain friends because of respect
• Lisa and AFC Urgent Care are now offering anti-body testing
• Tom thanks the true heroes of this country, the front-line medical professionals
• Mayor Perry spends most of his day dealing with covid-19 issues
• Mayor Perry details his relationship with the councilmembers

All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! 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.