Paying Attention

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://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/   #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

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/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/   #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/   #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

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://payingattention.podbean.com/   #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

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://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/   #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is talking about the Texas abortion law and how the motivation behind it may not be what you’ve been led to believe. Also, with the 9/11 anniversary approaching Tom has some opinions on Afghanistan and the current situation.   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.com/   #Haverhill #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is Joined by Joyce Campagnone, former member and current candidate for the Methuen City Council. They are talking about her campaign, the Methuen Police department and School system and the current Mayors work.   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.com/   #Haverhill #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe      

Today Tom is Joined by Guy Cooper, Haverhill Police officer, former marine and current candidate for mayor of Haverhill. Together they talk about the upcoming election, Guy's plans for the future of Haverhill and other pressing issues facing Haverhill.   Find out more and support Guy Cooper: Website: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guyformayor.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Fzn36e6s06j02dMvK193EI599JxbCj2bfEKCIyWRvFhBYMQj9mi8EFnE&h=AT1znkqV1zy9nQQsOXeWUuFt6tPCVHq8pwtMl76V6WLgix62e-nLkRmAp1sHNquVUejs5Ff0inBrAXSNaVzr-bTPiXG4YJte9W4XKqNeeA51E9VV5wzTHewg2ugdOY-gztc Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/GuyCooperforMayor/   Contact Guy at: info@guyformayor.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/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/   #Haverhill #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #Merrim

Today Tom is Joined by Susan Almono, Coordinator of Grants, Workforce Development and Afterschool/Evening CTE Programming and Stephany Infante, Coordinator of Marketing, Community Relations and Fundraising. Together they are discussing the Greater Lawrence Technical School and its available programs.   Check Out GLTS: https://www.glts.net/   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.com/   #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is Joined by Methuen City Council Candidate Mike Downs to discuss his candidacy, his plans if elected and multiple other issues facing the Methuen City Council. Why does there seem to be a lack of professionalism within the Methuen city Council? What is going on with the city’s finances? Is the Mayor doing a good job? Are the Schools getting too much money?   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.com/   #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is Joined by David Consoli from Pleasant Valley Landscaping, together they are discussing unemployment insurance, the shortage of workers post covid and also local economy. Why are local businesses struggling to find employees? Has the stimulus hurt the economy? Check Out Pleasant Valley Landscaping: https://www.pleasantvalleyland.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/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/ #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is Joined by Lawrence mayoral candidate Vilma Martinez-Dominguez to discuss the election, crime in Lawrence, the failing Lawrence schools and what is to come for the city of Lawrence MA.   Support Brian Vilma at: http://vilmaformayor.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/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/   #LawrenceMA #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is Joined by Lawrence mayoral candidate Brian DePena and and one of Brians Advisors Octavien Spanner to discuss the election, to respond to fellow candidate Willie Lantiguas comments on the show two weeks ago.   Support Brian DePena at: https://www.brianforlawrence.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/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/   #LawrenceMA #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is talking about the incompetence and meddling of the Methuen City Council and he also has some things to say about the Brittany Spears lawsuit.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channelhttps://www.facebook.com/watch//UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/   #Methuen #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe      

Today Tom is Joined by Dave Consoli, owner of Pleasant Valley Landscaping, together they are talking about Methuen Politics. Tom is also talking about Facebook and his current incarceration in FB jail. Is Facebook targeting Tom personally? Can Tom and Mayor Perry Repair their relationship? What is going on in Methuen politics at the moment? 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.com/   #Methuen #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is Joined by Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care, Lisa is here to give us an update on AFC post covid. Tom is also talking about Charlie Baker doubling down on the Francisco Urena frame Up and also former Lawrence Mayor and current Mayoral candidate Willie Lantigua. Willie recently did an interview on African Diaspora Connects a fellow podcast on the United Podcast Network. It was a great interview however Tom has some questions……………   Check out the full interview from African Diaspora Connects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m39Ah2gIcw   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.com/   #ADC #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is joined in the studio by Valley Patriot reporter Eric Spagnoli to talk Crime in the Valley. He is also joined by Juan Gonzalez and Wayne Hayes from to talk about Fire Destruction in the Valley. They talk about the programs that are available for those affected by fire destruction and upcoming fundraising events.   Is crime getting worse in the Valley? What types of crime are on the rise? What can I do to help the fire relief programs? Can I donate to the Fire relief Cause?   Help the Cause Here: https://heallawrence.org/   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.com/   #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is on a roll with a whole bunch of topics. He gives the latest update on the Francisco Urena story, he shares the shout out he received on social media from a local guy that’s doing good in the Basketball World and he makes an interesting comparison on a news story and its completely opposing headlines (about the same story), one was while Trump was president and one was from when he was no longer president.   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.com/   #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

This week Tom is joined by soon to be retired Haverhill Police chief Alan DeNaro, a police officer for 40 years Alan has seen a lot in his time, together they are talking about crime in Haverhill, how things have changed and what changes we may be seeing in the future.   Is crime in Haverhill getting worse? How has policing changed in the past 40 years? Who will be the next Police Chief? Are mental health issues making policing harder? How important is good police training? Is the BLM Movement as bad as it seems? Has policing become harder in the social media age? Was there really a need to encrypt the police radios?   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.com/   #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

This week Tom is still talking about Francisco Urena, there have been many developments in the last week, he will be joined by Veteran Randy Carter and Veteran John Macdonald to talk about the outrage in the veteran community.   Visit Clear Path at: https://www.clearpathne.org/ Visit Vets Assisting Vets at: https://vets-assisting-vets.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/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe