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Haverhill City Council Admits to Violating the State’s Open Meeting Law

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.

 

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The Newest Addition to Lawrence City Council

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.  

 

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The Lawrence School System Transition Plan

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

 

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Lawrence Police Chief Takes Buyout for Early Retirement

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.

 

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The City of Lawrence Regains Control of its School System

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

 

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Scot Wood Answers Allegations Brought Against Him

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?

 

 

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Why is Lawrence Community Access Television Fighting the Mayor?

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.

 

 

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How Much Money Does Your Community Spend on City Employees?

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.

 

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Illegal Aliens Impacting Local Communities

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.

 

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Is the New Raise for Methuen Superior officers Criminal?

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.

 

 

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