Monthly Archives: August 2007

Romney Rolls in Iowa

Posted on August 13, 2007 by billmanzi

As predicted here some time ago Mitt Romney won a decisive victory in the Iowa straw poll on Saturday. Romney took some late heat for all of the spending he has done, (according to some estimates over $800 per vote) … Continue reading →

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Poverty and Pre-School

Posted on August 10, 2007 by billmanzi

The Wall Street Journal published an outstanding article on the benefits of pre-school on Thursday. The article focused on the political movement towards pre-school, and the benefits that pre-school has. Both Florida and Oklahoma have started providing free pre-school, with … Continue reading →

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Arlington Neighborhood Center

Posted on August 9, 2007 by billmanzi

I had the pleasure of hosting the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for the new Community Center for Methuen’s Arlington Neighborhood. This Center, designed to house the many beneficial programs run by Methuen’s Arlington Neighborhood, has been a goal of ours for … Continue reading →

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School Building Assistance

Posted on August 7, 2007 by billmanzi

Methuen was one of 161 school systems to file a “Statement of Interest” with the new Massachusetts School Building Authority. This filing, for our High School, is eligible for consideration in this initial round of projects. Massachusetts has imposed a … Continue reading →

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Dead Heat in Iowa

Posted on August 3, 2007 by billmanzi

A new Washington Post-ABC poll shows a virtual dead heat in Iowa between Senator Barak Obama, Senator Hillary Clinton, and former Senator John Edwards. In the poll, 27 percent said they would vote for Obama, 26 percent for Clinton and … Continue reading →

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Chapter 40B Guest Post

Posted on August 2, 2007 by billmanzi

John Belskis has offered the following post. Thanks to him for taking the time. I offer this OpEd piece and hope you find it informative. Longer than most posts, but many will find it very interesting. 40B Disinformation in the … Continue reading →

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A trillion for Iraq

Posted on August 1, 2007 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe is reporting today that the true cost of the war in Iraq is likely to be in the trillion dollar range. The war in Iraq could ultimately cost well over a trillion dollars — at least double … Continue reading →

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Brooks Pharmacy

Posted on August 1, 2007 by billmanzi

As the Eagle-Tribune reports today I have communicated to Brooks Pharmacy on Pleasant Street the possibility that Methuen could revoke their occupancy permit based on their non-compliance with access rules governing the state regulated curb cuts. I did this as … Continue reading →

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City Council Races Set

Posted on August 1, 2007 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council races appear to be set, pending final certification of signatures. The below are the current list. City Council At-large, 3 seats Stephen Zanni, 70 Sevoian Drive* Jennifer Kannan, 10 Grandview Road Joyce Campagnone, 2 Currier St. … Continue reading →

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Federal Grants

Posted on August 1, 2007 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen has received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice requesting re-payment of $170,000 in grant money associated with the five year weed and seed grant. While the letter is not good news it fails to … Continue reading →

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