Monthly Archives: November 2008

Clinton to reveal donors, paves the way for Hillary as SoS

Posted on November 30, 2008 by billmanzi

Former President Bill Clinton has agreed to reveal all 200,000 donors to his foundation, as well as agreeing to several other conditions in order to clear the way for Hillary Clinton’s nomination as Secretary of State. From the New York … Continue reading →

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Methuen Tree Lighting Postponed due to potential rain

Posted on November 30, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen’s tree lighting, scheduled for today at 5:30, is postponed due to the weather reports of imminent rain. We will re-schedule for next weekend, and announce an exact date sometime tommorow. Santa has been notified!

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Methuen Adds Lacrosse

Posted on November 30, 2008 by billmanzi

After many requests I am happy to announce that Methuen will be adding lacrosse as a sport that can be enjoyed by our children. My thanks to Methuen’s lacrosse committee, and Recreation Director Bill Pare, who have worked hard to … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s Christmas Tree Lighting

Posted on November 29, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Annual Tree Lighting Sunday, November 30th 5:30 pm Riverwalk Park on Osgood St. Come share the evening with friends and family at our Annual Tree Lighting. Event starts at 5:30 with music from the Center for Performing Arts, hot … Continue reading →

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Methuen Ranger Highlights

Posted on November 28, 2008 by billmanzi

Some highlights of the Methuen Ranger victory over Dracut. Sorry about some of the poor camera work. The cameraman needs to be retrained.

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The Obama Thanksgiving Message

Posted on November 28, 2008 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama delivers his weekly radio address, with Thanksgiving as the centerpiece.

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Methuen beats Dracut

Posted on November 27, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen today beat Dracut in the annual Thanksgiving Day game 37-33. The game featured two high powered offenses, with both teams marching up and down the field. It was exciting to the last minute, with Methuen recovering an onside kick … Continue reading →

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Volcker to Head New Advisory Panel

Posted on November 26, 2008 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama today named a new group of economists to advise him and told the country that “help is on the way.” From the Washington Post: President-elect Barack Obama named a board of economic experts from outside the government … Continue reading →

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More Transportation, More Outrage

Posted on November 26, 2008 by billmanzi

Yesterday’s Globe detailed the downward spiral in the financial picture of the Turnpike Authority, with financial instruments used by the Turnpike Authority several years back now blowing up in their face. From the Globe: Beginning in 1999, the Turnpike Authority … Continue reading →

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Obama talks about budget waste

Posted on November 25, 2008 by billmanzi

With the announcements by President elect Obama of his new team at OMB he called for a new effort to trim government waste, specifically targeting farm subsidies (good luck Mr. President) as well as the spiraling cost of health care. … Continue reading →

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