Paying Attention

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tom Duggan welcomes Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care to the show to talk about what AFC Urgent Care is doing to help the citizens. Tom is also very concerned about how certain politicians are handling the covid-19 situation by instilling more fear in the minds of their citizens. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom has updated covid-19 numbers Why we need to reopen the country again Tom is frustrated with governors punishing citizens who are social distancing Lisa and Tom couldn't disagree more Haverhill is handling this situation correctly while surrounding towns are still screwing up Lisa and Tom discuss anti-body testing Lisa is seeing a 25 percent positive testing Tom demands we keep Mayor Neil Perry safe How is AFC Urgent Care prioritizing essential workers? Tom can't help but laugh at the most recent Methuen City Council Meeting 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 w

Tom Duggan welcomes Lisa Williams of AFC Urgent Care back to the show. Tom and Lisa discuss how AFC Urgent Care is handling testing for residents of Methuen and the surrounding communities. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom opens the show with some breaking news about Methuen Tom is frustrated with the city council for sitting on their hands Tom hails the Methuen police officers for using social media to inform the public Tom declares “war” North Andover makes a stunning reversal on their voting policies Tom shares the latest covid-19 statistics Lisa has a bone to pick with Tom about his stance on teachers Lisa challenges Tom to save the children Lisa details how AFC Urgent Care is handling their abilities to test the public Lisa is blown away by how her staff has been handling all their patients What are the challenges AFC Urgent Care is facing trying to acquire the PPE? Lisa isn’t convinced Massachusetts has experienced the peak yet What do we know about the new covid-19

Tom Duggan welcomes Methuen Mayor Neil Perry to Paying Attention. Neil talks about how Methuen is dealing with the covid-19 pandemic. Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care also joins the show to talk about what AFC Urgent Care is doing to help the citizens. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom and Mayor Perry debate the covid-19 math Is the media making this situation worse than it is? Tom is one of the most vulnerable to this virus What is AFC Urgent Care doing to help with testing? How does the curbside screening work? What happens when public servants must quarantine? How are firefighters, police officers, and ambulance drivers protecting themselves? How is Methuen trying to keep citizens safe? How do cities continue paying cops & firefighters? How is Methuen dealing with citizens who can’t pay local taxes right now? How is city hall operating during this issue? How will current home-schooling change public education? What’s Methuen Cares doing to help? How is AFC Urgent

Tom Duggan has no guest today. However, he’s up to the task of talking about everything crazy that’s going on around town. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: The MSM are playing the PR game over the coronavirus The bash will go on, no matter what Detailing the misinformation surrounding the coronavirus The news media is hurting America by trying to hurt President Trump President Trump is doing the right thing by closing the borders during an outbreak Which news agencies should you be getting your information about coronavirus? Did China intentionally release the coronavirus? Tom isn’t worried right now Don’t interrupt your life during these times The tactics we are being told to do, you should already be doing anyway North Andover debate heading our way next week North Andover changing the name of “Selectmen” because its apparently sexist Why sometimes voting for a politician with opposing views is the right thing to do Why going to the bash is a must visit event? Tom details

Tom Duggan welcomes Mayor Neil Perry of Methuen Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Mayor Perry guarantees Methuen’s improvement Mayor Perry details the struggles in his first eight weeks as Mayor Why Tom and Mayor Perry can disagree but stay on the same page How the city hired a new treasurer collector How toxic disagreement is counterproductive How Mayor Perry is tackling gang violence Dealing with political adversaries Building trust with the citizens of Methuen Scholarship fund for Methuen High School students Mayor Perry’s reaction to the Methuen Superior Officers podcast Methuen indemnification policy The ongoing issue with the sober house Mayor Perry’s problem with misinformation from media members Will Methuen be on the hook for a council member being sued How Methuen will spend on structural improvements across the city Mayor Perry’s quarterly goals for his administration   All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more inf

Tom Duggan welcomes Pearson from Climate Design Systems. Joel Faretra, the food critic at The Valley Patriot, joins Tom to review some local restaurants. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom gives some updates on the local news What’s the real story about what happened with the sober house in 2018? Should the city of Methuen indemnify the city councilors? What is Climate Design Systems and what do they do? They do both commercial and residential Climate Design has just added a plumbing division They discuss some of the features of the products they sell What kind of warrantee does Climate Design Systems offer? Find the website at climatedesignsystems.com Tom asks Joel about his transition from private citizen to City Councilor What has Joel been pleasantly surprised with? They talk about Miller’s Tavern Joel gives his views on Bada Bing Who has the best wings in the Merrimack Valley? Is Royal House of Roast Beef better than Harrison’s? What’s Joel’s favorite entrée? Is th

Tom Duggan welcomes Greg Gallant, Joe Aiello and Jerry Flynn to talk about the controversy surrounding the police contract. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: When was the police contract agreed upon? There is a Facebook page for the Methuen Superior Officers Did the police go over budget? What went on with these emails? Are the numbers in The Eagle Tribune accurate? What are the real numbers? Is it a conflict for the Chief to be involved in the negotiations? Was there some kind of sleight of hand? What is the Quinn bill? Can Tom get any of the guests to give a number? Is the Superior Officers Association willing to sit down to discuss the issue? What’s going on with Mike Simard? What happens in arbitration? Is the arbitration binding? How much does the average Captain make? Where does the money from details come from? What would the union be happy with? Is it all about the money? All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more inf

Tom Duggan has no guest today. However, he’s up to the task of talking about everything crazy that’s going on around town. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom talks about giving drivers licenses to illegal aliens What’s going on with Diana Dizoglio? Why is Tom in hot water? What was Jim Lyon’s role in all of this? Why did Tom support Suzanne Bump? Who helped Tom get his bill passed? Is Massachusetts a communist state? What did Tom have to say about Linda Campbell? What’s the latest in 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 Duggan welcomes Methuen Mayor Neil Perry to Paying Attention. Neil talks about what’s been going on in the city of Methuen. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom recaps his career in politics What is the mayor’s new communication policy? How did the old system show favoritism? Neil reviews the details of his new communication policy Neil addresses the “travel ban” What does Mayor Perry think about “The Methuen Onion”? What happened at the marijuana meeting? What’s the Mayor’s role at city council meetings? What’s the latest on the Methuen Police contract? What does Mayor Perry think of the article in the Eagle Tribune? Neil reviews the Talent Bank Application at cityofmethuen.com Neil gives an update on economic development The goals for the year have been drafted 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 rec

Tom Duggan welcomes Michael Gorman from The Movement Family (TMF). Also joining Tom is documentary filmmaker Jonathan Stevens who’s working on a documentary about TMF. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom talks about a parody website in Methuen Tom gives an update on a murder solved in Lawrence An illegal alien who was supposed to be deported was arrested for dealing fentanyl Joel’s Corner will debut on next week’s show with a review of local restaurants Michael talks about how he and Jonathan met Why did Jonathan decide to make a documentary about TMF? The panel discusses possible changes to the site of the TMF dinners Jonathan talks about what motivated him to get into film making How does Jonathan plan to distribute the film? What is Jonathan’s favorite thing he’s worked on? What else is Michael doing? How did he get started working on TMF? How did Michael feel when they were kicked out of the bus station? How many people has TMF helped get off the street? All that and