Monthly Archives: December 2008

Methuen Power Situation

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen continues to suffer widespread power outages, with restorations coming slowly but surely. National Grid has mobilized a large workforce to deal with downed trees and power lines that impacted us so severely yesterday. I have declared a State of … Continue reading →

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Methuen State of Emergency

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN METHUEN Due to the inclement weather and power outages, Mayor Manzi has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Methuen. For assistance related to the weather, please call 978-983-8930 locally and … Continue reading →

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Methuen City Hall Closed

Posted on December 12, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen City Hall has been closed due to this storm, which has taken down power. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Methuen Schools Closed

Posted on December 12, 2008 by billmanzi

Due to this storm which has downed power lines and trees throughout the City Methuen has closed its schools for today, Friday December 12th. City and National Grid crews are working to restore power and remove fallen trees throughout the … Continue reading →

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Auto Talks Collapse in Senate

Posted on December 11, 2008 by billmanzi

Negotiations in the United States Senate over the bill to provide government assistance to U.S. automakers collapsed tonight, a victim of disagreement over wage concessions by the U.A.W. The Republicans in the Senate appear prepared to roll the dice on … Continue reading →

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The Obama Press Conference

Posted on December 11, 2008 by billmanzi

New HHS Secretary Tom Daschle is introduced, and President elect Obama takes questions on the scandal involving the Governor of Illinois. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28177589#28177589

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The Real Numbers in Auto Wages

Posted on December 11, 2008 by billmanzi

Yesterday’s New York Times had an interesting analysis of auto wages, and the disparity between the U.A.W. organized plants and the non union manufacturers. The Times story refers to the $73 an hour wage rate often cited by those folks … Continue reading →

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House Passes Auto Bailout

Posted on December 10, 2008 by billmanzi

The U.S. House tonight passed an auto bailout package of $14 billion dollars for the Big Three by a comfortable margin. From the Washington Post: The House tonight, 237-170, approved an emergency plan to prevent the collapse of the nation’s … Continue reading →

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The Return of Carol Browner

Posted on December 10, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC is reporting that former EPA head Carol Browner will be named energy “czar” by President-elect Barack Obama. Obama will also name Steven Chu as Energy Secretary, and Lisa Jackson will become the administrator of the EPA. Browner is a … Continue reading →

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Senate Republicans look to block auto bailout

Posted on December 10, 2008 by billmanzi

Senate Republicans, left on the sideline as the Bush White House negotiated the terms of a bailout of the Big Three with House Democrats, are threatening to block passage of the bill, which could be considered as early as tommorow. … Continue reading →

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