Monthly Archives: June 2007

Republican Collapse

Posted on June 10, 2007 by billmanzi

With all of the debate about the collapsed immigration bill in Washington there has been little attention paid to the wider political ramifications of this failed compromise. Todays New York Times talks about the growing clout of Hispanics in the … Continue reading →

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Oakland Avenue School

Posted on June 8, 2007 by billmanzi

I have agreed (with City Council assent) to renew the lease at the Oakland Avenue School for the Islamic Academy that had an existing lease on the building. The site contains the school, a mosque, and a playground area that … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s FY2008 Budget

Posted on June 7, 2007 by billmanzi

I have posted the 2008 budget submission online. This budget is an extremely difficult one, with all general government departments being forced to accept a de facto cut. I have allocated last years budget numbers to the departments, with no … Continue reading →

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Fifth Congessional AFL-CIO Debate

Posted on June 5, 2007 by billmanzi

The Fifth Congressional District Democratic candidates had a labor-sponsored debate on Monday June 4th. Lynne from Left in Lowell has provided excellent debate coverage. Link to her blog coverage here. There were some interesting exchanges. Comments anyone?

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Methuen’s FY2008 Budget

Posted on June 1, 2007 by billmanzi

I will be submitting the FY2008 budget to the City Council on Monday. Tuesday!This will be an exceedingly difficult budget, with Methuen facing the same fiscal pressures as most other cities and towns in Massachusetts. I will post the entire … Continue reading →

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Council Agenda June 4

Posted on June 1, 2007 by billmanzi

Methuen City Council Agenda is posted for June 4. Link to it here.

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