Paying Attention

Paying Attention

Paying Attention with Tom Duggan, a look at local news in the great New England area.

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March 21, 2024 42 mins

Today Tom is joined by David Consoli  for the 20th Anniversary Valley Patriot Bash Show. With the Bash set to go off this Friday March 22nd We are getting all the info today. Tom is going to give the current totals for all scholarships, give a rundown on the nights proceedings and he may even let a few surprises slip.

 

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On today’s show Tom is joined by Jocelyn Maroun from Sevmar Mediterranean Bistro to talk about her and partner Kelvin Severinos recent success and expanding to a second location on Merrimack St in Methuen.

Local businesswoman Jocelyn Maroun is no longer affiliated with the restaurant that still bears her name and has opened up a new restaurant with her new partner Kelvin Severino. It is called SeVmar Mediterranean Bistro, located a...

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Today Tom is outraged at the current story of Salisbury resident Tony Giordano is suing the town of Salisbury after planning director Lisa Pearson slandered his name to keep him off the board. Lisa Pearson was so hell bent to keep Giordano off the planning board that she told the board of selectman and the town manager that he was a registered sex offender so they would not appoint him.

 

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A few months ago, Tom called out Lawrence, with an accusation of election fraud, with video footage to prove it. He also uses what’s happening in Lawrence as an example to what is happening around the country with voter fraud on a national level. This week he is running the episode again to really drive home the facts about what is going on in our electoral system all around the country.

 

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Today on the show Tom has a BASH update AND the King of Food, Dean Chongris is in the studio along with general managers Amanda and Emmit  and also Jim from Jims Kebabs . Dean recently purchased Harrison's Roast Beef in North Andover, he and his team are  on the podcast today to talk about BREAKING NEWS on his plans for the former Harrisons Roast Beef location.

 

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Today Tom is joined by good friend and local business owner David Consoli. David is here to talk about the proposed bike lane the city of Methuen wants to put in, how disruptive they will be for local businesses, how potentially unsafe they are and how they negatively it will impact local traffic.

Tom and David also get a surprise visit from City council member Ron Marsan who stopped in to share his feelings on the matter as well.

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On today’s show Tom talks about the Supreme Court Ruling happening today on weather Donald Trump can be thrown off the ballot in Colorado. He also has some updates on the current Valley Patriot Bash Donation Talley Board

 

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On today’s show Tom has some breaking news on the Alex Talcott Killing.  He is talking about Massachusetts trying to extend the age limit for classifying someone as a “juvenile offender.”

He also has this weeks updated tally board for the 2024 Valley Patriot 20th Anniversary Bash.

 

 

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On today’s show Tom is talking about this year’s 20th Anniversary Valley Patriot Bash, all the scholarships and how you can donate or help support the event.

He is also talking about his recent issue with the “Big Bank” Santander and his new, fantastic experience with the local business Enterprise Bank.

 

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On today’s show Tom is joined by Jocelyn Maroun from Sevmar Mediterranean Bistro to talk about her and partner Kelvin Severinos recent success and expanding to a second location on Merrimack St in Methuen.

Local businesswoman Jocelyn Maroun is no longer affiliated with the restaurant that still bears her name and has opened up a new restaurant with her new partner Kelvin Severino. It is called SeVmar Mediterranean Bistro, located a...

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Today on the Paying Attention Podcast we will be talking about Methuen city hall and how they handled a member of the public filming them in public offices while they were on the clock of their public jobs. THIS IS HILARIOUS But it's also a GREAT lesson in knowing your RIGHTS!

So often government employees act like you need THEIR permission to do anything when the fact is THEY WORK FOR YOU!

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Tom has lost his voice and is unable to go live today so instead he is sharing this fantastic episode with you all. Support your local restaurants and try some of these great spots in 2024 😊

If you want to know the best places to eat in the Merrimack Valley then stay with us for today’s episode.

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 as...

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December 28, 2023 46 mins

Today as the last show of 2023 Tom is doing a recap show and is talking about the top local news stories of 2023. His list includes:    

Lynette Perez - $50k Federal grant

Don Smeriglio Sells Borelli’s Deli

Lenny Mirra Robbed of Election

Methuen Mayor, Council approve new police contract

…….. and many more

 

 

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Today Tom is joined by guest co-host David Consoli and Dave DiNatale from W3On. Today they are discussing Daves Web Development company, and David has a few things to say about Boston Mayor Wu’s “No Whites” Christmas Party

 

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December 14, 2023 39 mins

Today special guest host David Consoli is joined by Methuen Fire Chief Tim Sheehy and Methuen Police Chief Scott McNamara to talk about public safety in Methuen.

Are the Police and Fire departments getting more medical related calls than other issues?

What are some of the biggest issues affecting the community?

 

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December 7, 2023 40 mins

Today Tom is joined by good friend and Local business owner David Consoli. Together they are discussing the Assault in Lawrence that happened two days ago. Also the push in Lawrence to lower the voting age to 16 years old.

 

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November 30, 2023 43 mins

Today Tom is joined by Lawrence Councilor at Large, Rich Russell to discuss several issues currently happening in Lawrence MA. He also gives his opinion on former Methuen Police Chief Jo Solomon’s arraignment on perjury, fraud and related charges Friday and how bogus these charges are.

 

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It’s the season of giving and with the holiday season upon us, today Tom is giving his tips on what to do and what NOT to do when giving to charities at this time of year.

 

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November 16, 2023 39 mins

Today Tom is calling out Lawrence, with an accusation of election fraud and he has video footage to prove it. He also uses what’s happening in Lawrence as an example to what is happening around the country with voter fraud on a national level.

 

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Today Tom is discussing his outrage at the lowest turnout for the Lawrence municipal election in history. He also discusses the growing trend of no one seeming to give a shit, as Methuen and Haverhill have also shown very low turnouts for their latest elections. Tom discusses the effects this can have on the communities and their residents.

 

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