Podcast December 5th Paying Attention

Podcast of December 5th Paying Attention! Radio Program on 980AM WCAP

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Tracey Watson, chairman of the North Andover School Committee calls in to talk about the Menorah/Christmas controversy in town. Watson reveals teh back story behind the controversies that have captured nationwide attention. Also, former N.A. Selectman Don Stewart who plays Santa every year called in and went after current selectmen for not handling the situation correctly. Continued audio clips of Lawrence Councilor Grisel Silva's very bizarre interview.

Shawn Hansen calls in to talk about his new Comedy Corner column in the Valley Patriot.

Breaking news that the Lawrence School Committee will begin firing proceedings against Wilfredo Laboy. Tom announces for the first time that The Valley Patriot will be carried in Market Baskets, Hannafords and Big Lots chains. The Eagle Tribune continues to lie about Superintendent Laboy's status in the schools by referring to him as "suspended Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy" when he has never been disciplined by the school committee... EVER!

Lawrence Attorney Bob O'Koniewski calls in to talk about the schools and the financial situation in Lawrence and discusses the political correctness behind the state's lack of actions.

Tom reveals the background on the firing of Bill Arvanitis the city inspector who was fired by Mayor Sullivan and the back story behind the layoff of Peter Blanchette.