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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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Dog Rescue in the Merrimack Valley

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.

 

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Methuen City Council Ambushes Senator and State Reps.

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.

 

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What’s on the Agenda for the North Andover Annual Town Meeting?

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?

 

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The End of a Borrellis Deli Era

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 Deli.

 

What changes are we going to see with the new ownership?

Do they expect business to be affected by the changeover?

Will there be new items added?

Are they getting rid of anything?

What is Don going to do with his new found spare time?

 

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