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Breaking news: Patrick Blanchette re-enters the mayor's race, Martha Levitt pulls nomination papers for City Council on Prospect Hill. Michael Vic tortured dogs and now may play for the Patriots, Barack Obama's racist views on white people. Methuen Councilor Jean Pappalardo calls in to talk about the Methuen Charter Change question, Joe Pappalardo also weighs in and Methuen Councilor Phil Lahey calls to discuss Methuen issues.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Podcast of Saturday, July 25, 2009
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The Lawrence firefighters were before the city council this week trying to stop the closure of two, possibly three fire stations. Budget and Finance Director Mark Andrews said he "found" money to not only keep the three stations open but, hire 19 firefighters. Mayor Sullivan says there is "no found money" and "no additional appropriations will be given to the firefighters."
Dave Simons from the Boston Crusaders drum and bugle corps. called in to promote their event on July 31st at the Veteran's Memorial Stadium. Tennis Lilly calls in to promote poverty in Lawrence and Patrick Blanchette whines about not being in the loop at city hall.
The Lawrence firefighters were before the city council this week trying to stop the closure of two, possibly three fire stations. Budget and Finance Director Mark Andrews said he "found" money to not only keep the three stations open but, hire 19 firefighters. Mayor Sullivan says there is "no found money" and "no additional appropriations will be given to the firefighters."
Dave Simons from the Boston Crusaders drum and bugle corps. called in to promote their event on July 31st at the Veteran's Memorial Stadium. Tennis Lilly calls in to promote poverty in Lawrence and Patrick Blanchette whines about not being in the loop at city hall.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Podcast of Paying Attention! Sat., July 18, 2009
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GUEST: Dan Cotnoir
Hero Marine Dan Cotnoir explains why he should be the next mayor of Lawrence and in a candid interview admits that if he had it all to do over again he would indeed shoot his gun again into the crowd that was threatening his home and his family at 2am last year. Cotnoir took chief Romero and the Lawrence Police to task as well as saying he would fire Wilfredo Laboy and gave some ideas as to how he would run the city differently.
Also on today's show: Lawrence's Mayor Sullivan puts Planning Director Mike Sweeney in charge of the failing water treatment facility (watch Blanchette blow a gasket over that one) Water Treatment Plant Foreman Mark Griffin resigns. Mayor Sullivan reveals in an exclusive interview that the water department has only taken in 73% of the water bills sent out in the last 3 years, "leaving millions of dollars on the table".
Sullivan also divulged that DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) issues a "criminal consent order" against the city for illegal storage of mercury at the water treatment facility. State Rep. Willie Lantigua held a fundraiser on Thursday where the club owner claims he was "cleaned out" of every drop of liquor while the Lantigua event was going on. Also, The Lawrence School Committee spent a significant portion of their meeting on Thursday talking about how to remove Laboy's name from the side of school department vehicles and even took a 4-1 vote to micromanage the day to day operations of the schools.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Podcast of Paying Attention! Sat., July 11, 2009
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GUEST: Lawrence School Committeeman Sammy Reyes.
Reyes breaks some exclusive news on the show this week revealing for the first time that it was Kevin Clement, Director of Transportation and Safety for the schools who illegally printed campaign material for Peter Larocque. Reyes also claimed that the numbers used for drop out rates in the schools were 100% fake and that the schools pay more than a million dollars in consultants. Reyes was a great guest, revealing the culture and envuronment that existed in the schools for the last two years. It's another Don't MISS show as Reyes shows a very human side and takes his brother (mayoral candidate) Israel Reyes to task for his "style of politics". Sammy Reyes proved toay that he is a serious guy who needs to be taken seriously.
It was Reyes who tipped off police and the Secretary of State's office about allegations of civil and criminal wrongdoing leading to Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy being put on leave, the State Police and District Attorney's office raiding his office and his home and at least a dozen candidates, elected officials and businesses now suspected in benefiting from the school department print shop.
GUEST: Lawrence School Committeeman Sammy Reyes.
Reyes breaks some exclusive news on the show this week revealing for the first time that it was Kevin Clement, Director of Transportation and Safety for the schools who illegally printed campaign material for Peter Larocque. Reyes also claimed that the numbers used for drop out rates in the schools were 100% fake and that the schools pay more than a million dollars in consultants. Reyes was a great guest, revealing the culture and envuronment that existed in the schools for the last two years. It's another Don't MISS show as Reyes shows a very human side and takes his brother (mayoral candidate) Israel Reyes to task for his "style of politics". Sammy Reyes proved toay that he is a serious guy who needs to be taken seriously.
It was Reyes who tipped off police and the Secretary of State's office about allegations of civil and criminal wrongdoing leading to Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy being put on leave, the State Police and District Attorney's office raiding his office and his home and at least a dozen candidates, elected officials and businesses now suspected in benefiting from the school department print shop.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Podcast of Paying Attention! June 27, 2009
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It was an action packed show again as Lawrence School Committeeman Jim Vittorioso calls in to talk about the criminal investigation against Laboy. Mayoral Canidate Dave Abdoo calls in and says he has "no confidence at all" in Laboy's ability to lead the school system. Lawrence Mayor Mike Sullivan also called in to talk about Laboy and the problems in the city's water department and Nunzio DiMarca wrapped up the last 20 minutes talking about his campaign for mayor.
Lots of little nuggets in this broadcast and lots of things to pay attention to. A special apology to Sam Reyes who did NOT get his apology today becasue I was just too disoriented, you will get one on the next show.
It was an action packed show again as Lawrence School Committeeman Jim Vittorioso calls in to talk about the criminal investigation against Laboy. Mayoral Canidate Dave Abdoo calls in and says he has "no confidence at all" in Laboy's ability to lead the school system. Lawrence Mayor Mike Sullivan also called in to talk about Laboy and the problems in the city's water department and Nunzio DiMarca wrapped up the last 20 minutes talking about his campaign for mayor.
Lots of little nuggets in this broadcast and lots of things to pay attention to. A special apology to Sam Reyes who did NOT get his apology today becasue I was just too disoriented, you will get one on the next show.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Podcast of Paying Attnenion! JUne 20, 2009
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Lawrence Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy is under criminal investigation for corruption. It was a wild show for sure as Lawrence City Councilor Grisel Silva called in to discuss the series of controversies she has been involved in over the last year. Lawrence Planning Director Mike Sweeney calls in to confront Silva on some of her statements and the gloves came off. Silva announced for the first time that she is seeking another term on the city council. Gary Manion, who ran against her two years ago calls to anounce HE is gong to run against Silva, and A healthy discussion about the safety of Lawrence's Drinking water after drums of mercury were found to be illegally stored at the Water Treatement facility in the Mount Vernon section of Lawrence.
Lawrence Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy is under criminal investigation for corruption. It was a wild show for sure as Lawrence City Councilor Grisel Silva called in to discuss the series of controversies she has been involved in over the last year. Lawrence Planning Director Mike Sweeney calls in to confront Silva on some of her statements and the gloves came off. Silva announced for the first time that she is seeking another term on the city council. Gary Manion, who ran against her two years ago calls to anounce HE is gong to run against Silva, and A healthy discussion about the safety of Lawrence's Drinking water after drums of mercury were found to be illegally stored at the Water Treatement facility in the Mount Vernon section of Lawrence.
Podcast of Saturday, June 13, 2009
Lawrence faces 28 police layoffs and the closing f two fire stations. (1hour)
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