Monthly Archives: May 2009

Budget Alarms on Beacon Hill

Posted on May 5, 2009 by billmanzi

State tax collections plunged 35% in April, and more importantly they plunged 20% below the newly revised budget benchmark set by the Governor only three weeks ago. That number appears to have shocked Beacon Hill, with the FY2009 budget deficit … Continue reading →

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Major Water Main Break

Posted on May 4, 2009 by billmanzi

The City has had a major water main break of a 14 inch pipe on Howe Street. This break was caused by a contractor who broke the pipe during excavation. Our repair crews are working on the problem, but I … Continue reading →

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Quinn Bill Ready to Fall?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by billmanzi

The House of Representatives, in one of their many budgetary amendments to the Ways and Means budget, added back $25 million for the Quinn Bill for Police Officers. Overall the House added back about $600 million in spending to the … Continue reading →

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Methuen West Little League Opening Day

Posted on May 3, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen West Little League had its opening day today, and a special honor was given to T-Ball President Joseph Melia. Joe has been the President (and founder) of Methuen T-Ball for over 35 years. I had both of my children … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Swine Flu Outbreak

Posted on May 2, 2009 by billmanzi

The President talks about the government response to the outbreak of swine flu. He is eager to be out ahead of this, and it appears to me that he is. Government response to emergency is reflective of its core competence, … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Hits the Tube Again

Posted on May 1, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick once again takes to You Tube to talk about reform, and his stance that revenues must not come before fundamental change. He makes the case that the Legislature needs to act on reform across a multitude of issues, … Continue reading →

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Chrysler Goes Bankrupt

Posted on May 1, 2009 by billmanzi

Chrysler Corp filed for bankruptcy yesterday, with the Administration unable to close a deal that would have averted the filing. And while the Administration is hopeful that the legal filing will expedite the emergence of a new Chrysler, shorn of … Continue reading →

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