Monthly Archives: July 2008

Kerry Visits The Merrimack Valley

Posted on July 10, 2008 by billmanzi

John Kerry visited both Lowell and Lawrence this week, campaigning hard in both cities. Kerry visited the Cedar Crest Restaurant in Lawrence to talk to a group and take questions. Senator Kerry talked about national health care, CDBG funding, veterans … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts House Backs Popular Vote Bill

Posted on July 10, 2008 by billmanzi

The Mass House of Representatives voted 119-36 to back a bill that would commit Massachusetts electors to cast their ballots for the Presidential candidate that won the most popular votes. This legislation would only take effect if enough other states … Continue reading →

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High School Building Committee Formed

Posted on July 9, 2008 by billmanzi

I have recently announced the formation of a High School Building Committee and named teacher and engineer Suzanne Lamoureux to head this critical City effort. I have attached the names of the Building Committee, and once again express my thanks … Continue reading →

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Senator Kennedy Returns to Washington

Posted on July 9, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator Ted Kennedy returned to Capitol Hill today to cast a vote on an important Medicare Bill. The Boston Globe reported that Kennedy flew to Washington immediately after receiving treatment in Boston, and then flew home right after the vote. … Continue reading →

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Beas’s Lot Money is Accepted

Posted on July 8, 2008 by billmanzi

The City Council last night voted to accept a $250,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to create a park and a boat ramp at the site of the old Beas’s restaurant. The vote was 6-2, with Councilors Pappalardo and … Continue reading →

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City Council Approves Lavigne as Chief of Police

Posted on July 8, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council unanimously approved Katherine Lavigne as Chief of Police last night. The vote was 7-0, with Councilor John Cronin abstaining and Councilor Larry Giordano absent. Chief Lavigne has done an outstanding job for this community under some … Continue reading →

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Methuen Fireworks on for Tonight

Posted on July 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen’s rain delayed fireworks will begin tonight with Beetlejuice performing at 7:30, and the fireworks display begining at 9:30. We will be at Nicholson stadium for the festivities.

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Nadal the New King of Wimbledon

Posted on July 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Rafael Nadal, in a truly epic Wimbledon final, dethroned Roger Federer in five sets to be the first man since Bjorn Borg to win the French and Wimbledon titles in the same year. Todays matched, twice delayed by rain, will … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Wimbledon

Posted on July 5, 2008 by billmanzi

Tennis on a political blog? Yes, because tommorows Wimbleldon Championship Match will be a true slugfest, with Roger Federer looking for his sixth straight Wimbledon title against the man he has beaten in the last two finals, Rafael Nadal. Nadal … Continue reading →

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Obama Tacks to the Center

Posted on July 5, 2008 by billmanzi

Yes, we are hearing those murmurs of disapproval as Senator Barack Obama begins his inexorable slide towards the center of the political spectrum as he gears up for the general election. Whatever else you may think of him Barack Obama … Continue reading →

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