Monthly Archives: April 2009

President Obama Talks to the Deficit

Posted on April 18, 2009 by billmanzi

The President talks about the deficit in his weekly address, and frankly acknowledges our current unsustainable fiscal path. He announced support for a restoration of the pay-go system, as well as saying that announcements will be coming soon on the … Continue reading →

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Texas Raises Secession

Posted on April 17, 2009 by billmanzi

Texas Governor Rick Perry raised the prospect of secession in interviews, stating that the State of Texas had a right under the agreement which brought it into the United States to “leave if we decided to do that.” Obviously the … Continue reading →

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Mayors Respond

Posted on April 17, 2009 by billmanzi

Massachusetts Mayors gathered yesterday in Boston under the auspices of the Mayors Association to talk about a response to the unveiling of the House Ways and Means Budget. I was unable to attend the conference, but the video is pretty … Continue reading →

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Veterans Medical Unit in Methuen

Posted on April 17, 2009 by billmanzi

VETERAN HOMESTEAD MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT COMING TO METHUEN Local Veterans Will Receive Free Medical Service Mayor William M. Manzi, III in conjunction with the City of Methuen Veterans Services Office will be sponsoring a daylong medical clinic for veterans who … Continue reading →

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The House Budget Part 1

Posted on April 16, 2009 by billmanzi

There is plenty of bad news in the House budget for municipalities, which saw a real decrease in local aid (non education) accounts of 32 percent. That is draconian, and will lead to a real decrease in our ability to … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Addresses State Employees

Posted on April 15, 2009 by billmanzi

From Governor Patrick. Dear Colleague: Today, I announced that state government continues to have serious budget problems. I know these challenges have had a significant impact on our state. Most are into or past your second year since your last … Continue reading →

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Budget Chaos

Posted on April 15, 2009 by billmanzi

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts continues its budgetary free fall, with Governor Patrick indicating yesterday that he will, for the third time in the FY2009 budget, be forced to downgrade his revenue estimates and impose further cuts in the state budget. … Continue reading →

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Budgetary Armageddon

Posted on April 14, 2009 by billmanzi

I had a chance to visit Beacon Hill today to talk budgets and health care, and had a chance to sit and talk with Senate President Therese Murray about issues of concern. I was joined by Mayor Thatcher Kezer of … Continue reading →

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April Artist of the Month

Posted on April 14, 2009 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI NAMES E.T. KIRBY AS THE APRIL ARTIST OF THE MONTH Kirby’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named E.T. Kirby as the April Artist of the Month. Ms. Kirby a Methuen resident … Continue reading →

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City of Methuen on Twitter

Posted on April 13, 2009 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen is now sending out updates via Twitter. You can sign up to receive these updates at http://www.twitter.com/cityofmethuen The City will utilize this tool for special announcements as well as emergencies that require public notifications. Obviously the … Continue reading →

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