Monthly Archives: September 2007

Methuen Senior Center Upgrade

Posted on September 14, 2007 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen has awarded a bid to renovate the Senior Center roof, and the work has begun. We were fortunate to have received a $50,000 grant from the Commonwealth for this work. I am delighted that this wonderful … Continue reading →

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Health Care Inflation Roaring

Posted on September 13, 2007 by billmanzi

While the State talks of and tries to implement health care reform today’s Globe headlines another double-digit increase in health care inflation for employer covered health care plans. The increases, pegged at between 8-12 percent, are amongst the highest in … Continue reading →

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The Democratic Tactical Retreat

Posted on September 13, 2007 by billmanzi

With the testimony of General Petraeus and a prime time address by President Bush tonight the Administration has launched a political counter-attack on war critics that has forcibly moved the Democratic leadership off of their original political course of all … Continue reading →

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Methuen Housing Authority

Posted on September 13, 2007 by billmanzi

I was pleased to be able to deliver a municipal check to the Methuen Housing Authority for $13,700 on Tuesday night. The check was from the City of Methuen on a bond that had been posted many years ago. The … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Water

Posted on September 11, 2007 by billmanzi

Today’s Tribune has a story about water rates in Methuen. While the story focuses on the immediate consequences of City Council non-action on rates I think it is important to review in greater detail. At the start of this year … Continue reading →

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Tragedy in Methuen

Posted on September 6, 2007 by billmanzi

As all of you know Methuen suffered a terrible loss on Labor Day weekend when a child was killed in an accident at the Tenney School. As a City we grieve this loss, and our hearts and prayers are with … Continue reading →

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