Monthly Archives: July 2009

California Dreamin

Posted on July 6, 2009 by billmanzi

The New York Times Sunday magazine had a pretty good story on the upcoming California governors race, looking at all of the candidates as well as Governor Schwarzenegger, and wondering why anyone would really want the job. San Francisco Mayor … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th From President Obama

Posted on July 4, 2009 by billmanzi

The President spends his weekly address wishing the nation a happy 4th and talking about the need for change. Is the status quo acceptable? Happy 4th of July!

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Was it Something I Said? Palin Resigns.

Posted on July 3, 2009 by billmanzi

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin gave a rambling farewell to the Governor’s Office, announcing that she would not be a candidate for re-election in 2010 and also announcing that she was stepping down as Governor effective July 26th. Left unanswered was … Continue reading →

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Beatle Juice Concert Postponed to Sunday

Posted on July 3, 2009 by billmanzi

The Beatle Juice concert scheduled for tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Nicholson Stadium has been postponed to Sunday at 6:00 p.m due to the threat of t-storms. They are a great band, and I hope to see you there.

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Methuen Readiness Center

Posted on July 3, 2009 by billmanzi

I was pleased to participate in the groundbreaking for the Methuen Readiness Center recently. We had Major General Joseph C. Carter, the Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard on hand, as well as Congresswoman Niki Tsongas and Lt. Governor … Continue reading →

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Republicans Slug it Out Over Sarah

Posted on July 2, 2009 by billmanzi

How could I resist! The Vanity Fair article detailing the train wreck that was the Vice Presidential candidacy of Sarah Palin has triggered some rather heated exchanges amongst the operational wing of the McCain camp and the neo-cons who were … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s FY2010 Budget

Posted on July 2, 2009 by billmanzi

I have posted the FY2010 Municipal Budget for the City of Methuen in pdf format. This budget achieves balance without layoffs and includes nine one year agreements with all city side unions. All managers took a one time ten percent … Continue reading →

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School Budget Passed by School Committee

Posted on July 1, 2009 by billmanzi

The Methuen School Committee passed their budget on Monday night, and we were able to bring back the two band positions that will allow us to continue the level of instruction that we give today. It was a difficult budget, … Continue reading →

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Franken Declared Victor

Posted on July 1, 2009 by billmanzi

Al Franken yesterday won a victory in the Minnesota Supreme Court in his long battle to be declared the winner of the closely fought Minnesota Senate race with Republican Norm Coleman. The Court victory prompted the incumbent Coleman to concede, … Continue reading →

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Baddour to Promote New Driving Safety Measures

Posted on July 1, 2009 by billmanzi

State Senator Steven Baddour announced his support for mandatory road and vision tests for individuals who reach 85 in light of a series of recent crashes involving elderly drivers. Baddour indicated support for a bill filed by Senator Brian Joyce … Continue reading →

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