Paying Attention

Tom Duggan welcomes Joel Faretra to Paying Attention. Tom and Joel discuss the election and what Joel plans to accomplish as a City Councilor. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom will host the opioid summit with the police chiefs on December 26th Heroes in Our Midst Volume 2 will be available mid-January Tom appears in a new music video by Jenny Teator called Daughter of the Devil Tom gives a little preview of the Valley Patriot Annual Bash How is Joel preparing for his new role as a City Councilor? What is Joel going to do to help manage the budget? What does Joel think about a marijuana grow facility in Methuen? Has Joel been in touch with the other City Councilors? What’s Joel’s view on the police contract? Has Joel talked with Neil Perry since the election? Joel and Tom share an announcement Tom asks Joel for his thoughts on economic development in Methuen What can city officials do to make Methuen a destination? What is it that Joel wants to accomplish during his 2 yea