Monthly Archives: October 2008

Sals Pizza Comes to Methuen

Posted on October 11, 2008 by billmanzi

Sal’s Pizza has arrived in Methuen. I had the pleasure of joining Sal Lupoli and franchise owner Wilfredo Laboy Jr. along with Howe Street Superette owner Gary Hammond as we cut the ribbon on the newest location for Sal’s pizza, … Continue reading →

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Taxing Employee Health Benefits

Posted on October 11, 2008 by billmanzi

The Obama campaign has been hitting John McCain pretty hard on his health care proposals. His plan to tax employer based health care benefits and offer a five thousand dollar tax credit for the purchase of private plans has been … Continue reading →

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McCain fixated on Ayers

Posted on October 11, 2008 by billmanzi

John McCain remains fixated on Bill Ayers, having surrogates and his ad campaign really focus on tying Barack Obama to him. I realize that I am not a neutral observer, but it seems to me that a subject like this, … Continue reading →

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Mayors Meet with the Governor

Posted on October 10, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick and Lt. Governor Tim Murray convened a meeting of Massachusetts Mayors today in the Governor’s office to discuss the ongoing fiscal crisis. The meeting drew about 35 mayors, with additional mayors participating via a conference call. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Methuen, State News | 3 Comments

Iceland Collapses

Posted on October 10, 2008 by billmanzi

The nation of Iceland imploded financially on Thursday, with its currency crashing and its financial institutions nationalized. The prospect of national bankruptcy was broached by the Prime Minister himself. From the New York Times: Iceland’s financial system collapsed Thursday, and … Continue reading →

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Paris for (fake) President

Posted on October 10, 2008 by billmanzi

Paris is back, seeking advice from former fake President Martin Sheen as she continues her campaign. Her bias is obvious, since she could have easily sought help from a conservative former fake president. http://www2.funnyordie.com/public/flash/fodplayer.swf See more Paris Hilton videos at … Continue reading →

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The States take a hit (look out below)

Posted on October 9, 2008 by billmanzi

The massive economic upheaval is imposing a heavy burden on state governments throughout the nation, with revenues plunging, pension funds sinking, and costs rising. With access to credit markets still somewhat limited cash flow problems could force states to come … Continue reading →

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A different shade of Red: Battlegound Colorado

Posted on October 9, 2008 by billmanzi

Rasmussen has Barack Obama moving to a six point lead in Colorado, seemingly solidifying a state that voted two times for George W. Bush, and one time for Bob Dole. From Rasmussen: Barack Obama is pulling away from John McCain … Continue reading →

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Scoring the debate

Posted on October 8, 2008 by billmanzi

Was there a winner last night? I thought both candidates stuck closely to their talking points, getting to those talking points even when the question did not require it. McCain called for the purchase of homeowners mortgages directly by the … Continue reading →

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The Red Winn Bridge

Posted on October 7, 2008 by billmanzi

This past Sunday I was honored to host the dedication of the new bridge in the Spiggot Falls Park on Osgood Street to Red Winn, who we lost so suddenly and prematurely. Red was a person that truly believed in … Continue reading →

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