Monthly Archives: March 2008

Margery Egan and Sal Dimasi

There has been plenty of talk lately about the State of Massachusetts and its interactions with the cities and towns, with much of it centered around the ability of cities and towns to join the state health care plan, the … Continue reading

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Grievance Denied

I have denied a grievance by the Methuen Police Patrolman’s Association which essentially demanded an extra day off on Christmas Eve, a benefit bestowed by contract on another bargaining unit. The MPPA demand would have cost Methuen taxpayers a chunk … Continue reading

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Rep. Barbara L’Italien Roasts Manzi in Song

State Rep. Barbara L’Italien really takes me over the coals with song. Unlike Rep. Linda Dean Campbell Rep. L’Italien can really sing.

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Clinton: In to the Convention

Senator Hillary Clinton, responding to some calls for her withdrawal, stated that she is in the race until the convention, and renewed her call for a resolution to the issue of seating the Michigan and Florida delegations. From the Washington … Continue reading

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Mayor Mike Sullivan at Luncheon

Lawrence Mayor Micharl Sullivan makes fun of me during the St Patrick’s day lunch in Methuen. Mike looks pretty heavy to me.

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St Patrick’s Day Fun Video Clips

I will post some of the video clips from our St Patrick’s day luncheon. This first one features Colie Ryan of the Claddagh Pub telling a couple of jokes and making fun of Mike Sullivan and I.

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Methuen Girls Basketball Video 3

The third installment of the Methuen Girls Basketball teams recognition at the Methuen School Committee.

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Methuen Girls Basketball Video 2

Here is the second video from the three video clips I am posting.

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Methuen Girls Recognized by School Committee

I have placed the first of three videos here from the School Committee recognition of the Methuen Girls Basketball team. The second and third videos will have some clips from their trip to Biloxi to help the victims of Hurricane … Continue reading

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Sacred Cows Falling-Police Details under Scrutiny

Today’s Globe has a story by Matt Viser detailing the united front being put on by Governor Deval Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray, Speaker Sal Dimasi, and a host of legislators (including Methuen Senator and Transportation Chair Steve Baddour)for reform … Continue reading

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