Paying Attention

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.   CHECK OUT SWEET PAWS DOG ADOPTION: https://www.sweetpawsrescue.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/   #sweetpawsdogadoption #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley23 #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

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.   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/   #Veteransnortheastoutreach #Methuencitycouncil #andovercolumbusday #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley23 #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

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?   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/   #Northandovertownmeeting #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley23 #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

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?   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/   #Borrellisdeli #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley23 #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21Po

On today’s episode of the Paying Attention Podcast, Tom is going to talk about Earth Day and how until we start holding our local legislators accountable, no amount of garbage pickup or tree planting will help save the planet.   With the Shootings in Lawrence this past weekend Tom is once again calling for the encrypted police scanners to be unencrypted for public safety.  He is also discussing the investigation report against the Lawrence police chief, which has been issued but not released to the public, will it end up going to trial? Will the Chief step down? Or will all be forgiven?     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/   #Lawrencepolicechief #Earthday #desantisvstrump #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley23 #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is joined by Liz Bakinowski. Liz is the director of development for the greater Lawrence psychological center, which is the umbrella organization for Daybreak homeless shelter, women’s view and Pegasus House (a Residential Treatment and Recovery Services program for Transitional Age Youth and Young Adults) Liz is here to promote the Kentucky Derby themed fundraising event being held in Haverhill MA. Tom is also going to talk a little about the upcoming Methuen Mayors 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/   #pegasushouse #womensview #Daybreak #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is talking about The Valley Patriot Charity Bash. The bash was held last Friday night and Oh what a night it was!  He is going to share highlights from the night and also premiere a video of what may have been the best moment of the entire evening.   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/   #Valleypatriotbash #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is talking about The Valley Patriot Bash. With the Bash happening tomorrow night, Tom is going to tell us all the things that are happening at the bash. He will share the current donation tally and who each of the scholarship recipients are.  He is also talking about the two Police Officers that are being honored at the bash and he is also sharing the two Big raffle items that can be won at the bash. DONATION LINES ARE STILL OPEN!!     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/   #Valleypatriotbash #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is very happy to announce this weeks Bash update, after an amazing week of generous donations, you won’t believe where the scholarship numbers are up to compared to last week.     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/   #Valleypatriotbash #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is leading with the current standing  of the donations for this years Valley Patriot Bash and where everything is at compared to last year. He also talks about, Salisbury town manager Neil Harrington running for mayor of Salem MA and is calling for his resignation. He also talks about why  Dianna DiZoglio is  going after the legislature.   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/   #Valleypatriotbash #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

Today Tom is joined by local business owner David Consoli (Pleasant Valley Landscaping) to discuss their recommendations for some of the best local “home service” businesses.  Find out who is the best, Painter, Landscaper, Electrician etc. If you’re looking for the best of the best to do some work for you, then you are going to want to stay tuned for today’s show.   Contact The Business Mentioned on Todays Show: Ferris Tree Service inc. 978 685 8789 Patriot Lawn Care 978 815 1033 Ramsden Painting 1800 PAINTING Kevin Dupont, Roofing, Siding, Remodeling and Windows 603 893 4385 Cornerstone Electrical Services 603 898 1911 Uptack, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning 978 372 8503 American Gutter Cleaning 1800 322 1920 Acorn Wood Products 978 685 8672 Same Day Service Appliance Repair 866 781 2785 Abbey Carpet and Floor 978 682 7651 M.P Roberts Insurance Agency 978 683 8073 Civil Design Consultants inc. 978 416 0920 Gelinas Structural Engineering LLC 978 465 6436 Eastern Garage Door 978-683-3158     Follow Tom

If you want to know the best places to eat in the Merrimack Valley then stay with us for today’s episode. Today Tom is doing a follow up show on last years “Tom’s Merrimack Valley Restaurant Review”. As someone that eats out a lot, Tom is giving a shout out to his favorite restaurants in the Merrimack Valley Area. He talks about all aspects of the restaurants including the food, prices, staff and ambiance etc.     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/   #sparkeyswingsandthings #Lotsofeats #Elliesfarmhouse #Loretta #Bostonchowda #Newenglandseafood #Newhampshireresturants #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe    

Today Tom is joined by Attorney, Paul Lambert. Together they talk about an organization Paul is a member of called “KFC”  (The Knights of Columbus), an organization doing great things. Paul is also giving us some great legal tips relating to, setting up a will and trust. Tom also has the latest Valley Patriot Bash update.   Connect with Paul Lambert at Lambert Law Offices: https://lambertlawoffice.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/   #Paullambert #Valleypatriotbash #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is joined by local author Charles Ead, who wrote a Riveting and Explosive book called Snap Diagnosis. Charles is here to expose the psychiatric field and it’s abuses of power. Charles explains his story of being taken from his home against his will and having his rights taken away by the order of a psychiatrist. The book shares his story and other horror stories of men and women around the country that have faced the same injustices.   Snap Diagnosis: As the law presently stands in a majority of states, a psychiatrist has complete authority to order an individual into custody without a warrant, without review by peers, without even seeing the person, and often without any more justification than a second-hand report that someone is behaving in an undesirable manner. Horror stories abound of men and women whose homes are invaded and who are thrown to the floor and literally dragged out their doors by police. As you will see, this same dynamic tragically played itself out in Charles' ordeal as well. G

Today Tom is joined by David Consolli, together they are talking about Joe Soloman's Civil Service report, Jhovanny Martes-Rosario, chief of staff for Lawrence Mayor being charged with possession of child sex images, and  the latest Valley Patriot Bash  fundraising update.   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/   #Valleypatriotbash #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom joined by former state rep Lenny Mirra to talk about the shenanigans that went on in his reelection bid to the state house. Tom also gives us the latest update on the Bash scholarship fundraising and announces the first scholarship recipient.   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/   #Lennymirra #Valleypatriotbash #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

Today Tom is talking about what’s going on with the Lawrence police chief investigation and why has he been put on leave, he is also giving the latest update on the donation tally for this year’s valley patriot bash scholarships.   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/   #Lawrencepolicechief #Valleypatriotbash #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Today Tom is giving our first annual Valley Patriot Bash Update of 2023, he is also going to discuss tonight’s inauguration of local State Reps and State Senators and he is also sharing his opinions on Jo Biden and “Document-gate”   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/   #documentgate #Jobiden #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe    

Today Tom is joined by lawyer and Insurance officer Douglas M Mercurio to talk about his Law practice and insurance agency, Peime Insurance Services inc. The Law Office of Douglas M. Mercurio, P.C. is a full service law firm concentrating in the areas of Real Estate, Land Use, Personal Injury, and Estate Planning.   If you find yourself unsure of your legal needs, Attorney Mercurio is pleased to offer a free initial consultation to help clarify the issues that you may be facing. Email: doug@mercuriolaw.com Phone: 978-267-3100   Contact Prime Insurance Services INC:  978-685-9999   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/   #douglasmmercurio #Lawpractice #insuranceagency #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

Today Tom is joined by Randy Carter and Retired Chief Warrant Officer Three and Bronze Star recipient,  Jeremiah Jones, both from Clear Path for Veterans New England. They are here to discuss all the different aspects of Clear Path for Veterans New England and what they offer. Veterans can face a multitude of issues including housing, food, financial and mental health issues, Clear Path for Veterans helps with these issues and much, much more.   Check Out CLEAR PATH FOR VETERANS NEW ENGLAND: https://www.clearpathne.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/   #Veterans #Clearpathforveteransnewengland #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe