I was delighted to host the dedication of the new bridge connecting Osgood Street and Hampshire Street to Francis (Franny) Roberge, a true political character who contributed so much to Methuen. Franny Roberge served as a member of Methuen’s Charter Commission, as an elected and appointed member of the Methuen Housing Authority, as a Methuen City Councilor, and on the committee that built Methuen’s Senior Center. He was a Methuen legend, not afraid of a political scrap and more than willing to take an unpopular stance to promote policies he believed in, like public housing. His lovely wife Camille was on hand, as well as the Roberge clan. Franny and Cammy have eleven kids.
(photo courtesy Valley Patriot)

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