Monthly Archives: April 2009

The Thrilla in Manila

Posted on April 12, 2009 by billmanzi

HBO Sports unveiled its documentary on one of the greatest boxing battles ever fought, the Ali-Frazier Thrilla in Manila. That battle capped a three fight “long war” between Ali and Frazier, with each having won once before this epic. Both … Continue reading →

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Methuen Easter Egg Hunt Postponed

Posted on April 11, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for today at noon at Veteran’s Park, has been postponed due to rain. It will take place on Monday, April 13 at 4:30 at Veteran’s Park.

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MBTA Fallout

Posted on April 11, 2009 by billmanzi

Today’s Globe printed a follow up story on the potential fare increases and service cutbacks at the T, and the story ran the gamut from outraged users to legislators saying that the T would not be getting the 6 cents … Continue reading →

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Holiday Message From President Obama

Posted on April 11, 2009 by billmanzi

President Barack Obama delivered his weekly talk, focusing on a message for the holiday!

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The MBTA Raises the Warning Flag

Posted on April 10, 2009 by billmanzi

The MBTA, facing a deficit of $160 million in the next fiscal year, outlined both fare hikes and service cuts in an internal document leaked to the Globe. The document outlined the service cuts, which would be considerable. Bus service … Continue reading →

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Barney Frank Jousts at Harvard

Posted on April 9, 2009 by billmanzi

Rep. Barney Frank jousts with a student on some of the issues we have discussed at length on this blog. Pretty good clip, and should start some conversation here.

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Methuen’s Sands Bridge

Posted on April 9, 2009 by billmanzi

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN TO BE UNVEILED FOR METHUEN’S HISTORIC “SANDS BRIDGE” Grant-funded studies show possibility for a community park honoring City’s past, local historian The City of Methuen has been working for years on a plan for the restoration of the … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s “Senior” Prom

Posted on April 9, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen High School had its annual “senior” prom at the Methuen Senior Center yesterday. It is an annual event put on by our High Schoolers, who create a “prom” for the senior of Methuen. Plenty of dancing, and both the … Continue reading →

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What is a “Sealer of Weights and Measures”?

Posted on April 8, 2009 by billmanzi

There is a function given to local governments which entails making sure that devices used to dispense goods based on weights or measurements are accurate. (Examples would include gas pumps or scales used to weigh products in grocery stores). In … Continue reading →

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Fusion House Grand Opening

Posted on April 8, 2009 by billmanzi

I attended the ribbon cutting grand opening of the Fusion House on Merrimack Street. City Councilors Joseph Leone and Steve Zanni attended as well as Chief Kathi Lavigne and Economic Development Director Karen Sawyer. The restaurant is newly renovated, and … Continue reading →

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