Monthly Archives: March 2008

Foreclosure Legislation

Posted on March 14, 2008 by billmanzi

I have filed with the Methuen City Council an ordinance that will help us to properly track, and take action on where necessary, foreclosed properties in Methuen. This legislation is modeled after Boston City Councilor Rob Consalvo’s Boston ordinance, and … Continue reading →

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Ferraro Slugs with Obama

Posted on March 12, 2008 by billmanzi

Geraldine Ferraro resigned from her honorary position with the Clinton campaign after a furor over remarks dealing with Obama’s race. Those comments from MSNBC: “If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he … Continue reading →

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Spitzer Resigns

Posted on March 12, 2008 by billmanzi

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer resigned today, just days after being discovered as utilizing the services of a high priced call girl ring. It is a stunning fall from power for Spitzer, and marks the end of a politician who … Continue reading →

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Cape Wind Clip Three

Posted on March 12, 2008 by billmanzi

In this clip Wendy moves to prepared remarks dealing with wind power throughout the United States.

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NBC News calls Mississippi for Obama

Posted on March 11, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC News is projecting that Senator Barack Obama will win tonights Mississippi primary. While the Obama win was expected it appears that some real racial polarization is taking place, with Obama winning 90 percent of the African American vote but … Continue reading →

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Cape Wind Clip Two

Posted on March 11, 2008 by billmanzi

I have posted the second clip from Wendy Williams talk in Methuen. Wendy has some fun lightly mocking some of the “monied opposition” to the Cape Wind project.

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Cape Wind Author Visits Methuen

Posted on March 11, 2008 by billmanzi

I have posted the first of several clips from Cape Wind author Wendy Williams vist to Methuen City Hall. I will post the entire talk in several different clips. Here is part one. </object

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Central Catholic, Beast of the East

Posted on March 10, 2008 by billmanzi

Central Catholic High School defeated Boston College High School tonight 54-44 to win the Eastern Massachusetts Boys Basketball Championship. BC High seemed in control for three quarters, holding a ten point lead for much of the game, but Central Catholic … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Eliot Spitzer

Posted on March 10, 2008 by billmanzi

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, the scourge of Wall Street, has been found to be arranging visits from prostitutes via a federal wiretap that was investigating the prostitution ring. From the New York Times: ALBANY – Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who … Continue reading →

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Boring? How dare you!

Posted on March 9, 2008 by billmanzi

Matt Viser of the Boston Globe wrote a piece that focused on Mayoral blogging. I guess the comment that hurt the most was the following: They’re all blogging, trying to target younger constituents and promote civic engagement in a virtual … Continue reading →

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