Monthly Archives: October 2008

The Governor’s Cuts in Methuen

Posted on October 16, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick, in making his cuts of one billion against the state budget, impacted Methuen in several ways. The Methuen cuts are as follows: 1) Cut of $150,000 for Methuen Parks and Recreation. This money was to be used to … Continue reading →

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The Presidential Debate

Posted on October 16, 2008 by billmanzi

With John McCain slipping further behind last night’s debate was critical for him. He was aggressive and combative, doing his best to bring the fight to Obama. Did he succeed? Was he able to turn around this race in any … Continue reading →

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The Governor’s Budget Statement

Posted on October 15, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick today announced his 9-c cuts, which totaled about one billion dollars. The statement from the Governor. BOSTON – Wednesday, October 15, 2008 – Faced with an estimated budget deficit of $1.4 billion, Governor Deval Patrick today started implementing … Continue reading →

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Governor to Announce Cuts

Posted on October 15, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick will announce cuts to the State budget today at 5:00 p.m., with word filtering out that as much as $800 million may be on the chopping block. It appears that the new revenue figures that Patrick has … Continue reading →

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A different shade of Red: Battleground North Carolina

Posted on October 15, 2008 by billmanzi

North Carolina in play for the Democrats? Yes indeed Barack Obama has pulled dead even with John McCain in the Tar Heel state according to the latest Rasmussen survey. From Rasmussen: It’s all tied in North Carolina. The latest Fox … Continue reading →

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A deeper shade of blue: Obama widens lead

Posted on October 14, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator Barack Obama continued to widen his lead in some key battleground states, according to new polling data just released. Obama appears to have put the race away in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and is close to doing so in … Continue reading →

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JFK on Tape

Posted on October 14, 2008 by billmanzi

Here is some fascinating material, with Senator (soon to be President) John F. Kennedy talking to Ben Bradlee of Newsweek, with Jackie in the conversation as well. JFK talks candidly about health, politics, some of his likes and dislikes, and … Continue reading →

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City Council Moves to limit dirtbiking

Posted on October 13, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council, in response to a series of complaints, has moved to prohibit the operation of dirtbikes within 500 feet of a neighboring residence. I will post the full text of the proposal online sometime tommorow, but I … Continue reading →

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A different Shade of Red: Battleground Virginia

Posted on October 12, 2008 by billmanzi

Virginia is one of the key battleground states, and the subject of much attention from both campaigns. Virginia has not voted for a Democrat since LBJ in 1964. But Barack Obama seems to be getting the upper hand, although the … Continue reading →

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Methuen Opens “The Original Cafe”.

Posted on October 12, 2008 by billmanzi

I had the opportunity to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Original Cafe on 88 Lowell Street. The new cafe is owned and operated by Shawn & Lori Bramble and is a welcome addition to the Lowell … Continue reading →

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