Voters in Methuen will elect a mayor, city councilors, and school committee on November 4th. The Methuen City Council is made up of nine members. Three are elected city-wide or At-Large. This year ...

By Methuen Mayor DJ Beauregard  11/25 It’s not uncommon for politically attuned residents to come up to me and ask a string of questions that usually go something like this: “Why is the term of ...

There is an old adage about not throwing stones while living in a glass house. That wise saying definitely resonated with me during my ...

Ever wonder what is the cost of serving in local city govt? It is a question I grappled with for a few years. Recent events in my hometown of Methuen ...

Ever wonder what is the cost of serving in local city govt? It is a question I grappled with for a few years. Recent events in my hometown of Methuen ...

With Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan endorsing candidates in the Methuen School Committee race, he didn’t think it was ...

While Lawrence, Methuen, Haverhill, and Lowell voters are all going to the polls on November 4th to choose local leaders, ...

Methuen School Committee member Kristen Maxwell says she called the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Friday to notify ...

PDF of the October 2025 Valley Patriot ...

Defiance of the United States defines those with innate contempt for the American Revolution and the bedrock principles that define this unique republic. Defiance is different from protected ...

After publishing last month’s column on Wealthy Habits, many great questions were raised. A common scenario surrounds what needs to be done to ensure legacy planning is prepared by the end of this new ...

The City of Methuen is seeing a significant surge of state-level recognition and funding, positioning the community as a growing leader in housing development, workforce education, and ...