Monthly Archives: August 2009

Dennis Bistany Rest in Peace

Posted on August 24, 2009 by billmanzi

Calling hours were yesterday for Methuen teacher Dennis Bistany. There was a huge outpouring of people from all over the Merrimack Valley to offer condolences to the Bistany family. A great teacher and a great man, his loss is felt … Continue reading →

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Obama Stays on Health Care

Posted on August 22, 2009 by billmanzi

The President uses the weekly message to stay on health care, taking the time to debunk some of the claims being made against Democratic proposals for reform. He talks about some of the misinformation being spread, including revisiting death panels, … Continue reading →

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Mayors Blood Drive

Posted on August 21, 2009 by billmanzi

The month of August is traditionally a very difficult month for blood donations. In light of that fact and being aware of how critical it is that an adequate supply of blood be kept on hand the mayor’s office will … Continue reading →

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Kennedy Looks to the Future

Posted on August 20, 2009 by billmanzi

Senator Ted Kennedy has authored a letter to Governor Patrick, Senate President Murray and Speaker Deleo asking that consideration be given to a modification of Massachusetts law that would allow the Governor to make an interim appointment to the United … Continue reading →

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Barney Frank Slugs it Out With Right

Posted on August 19, 2009 by billmanzi

Barney Frank confronts some of the right wing protestors gathered at a Dartmouth forum he hosted on health care. Barney is willing to mix it up, and more Dems ought to be willing to mix it up as well. If … Continue reading →

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Out of Touch and in a Fog

Posted on August 19, 2009 by billmanzi

A Boston Globe story by Andrea Estes a couple of days back told the story of the refusal of the House of Representatives to take up a bill that would allow retailers to advertise the fact that they are willing … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s Primary Home Rule Petition Held Up

Posted on August 18, 2009 by billmanzi

The Home Rule Petition filed by Methuen seeking to save upwards of $35,000 by omitting the primary scheduled for September has been stalled in the House of Representatives, failing to move out of the Elections Committee chaired by Boston Representative … Continue reading →

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The Public Option on the Chopping Block?

Posted on August 17, 2009 by billmanzi

The Obama Administration sent out some of its top guns to the Sunday talk show circuit and appears to be signaling that it can accept a health care bill that does not have the public option included. The subtle shift … Continue reading →

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Woodstock 40 Years Later

Posted on August 16, 2009 by billmanzi

The 40th Anniversary of Woodstock! Where did all that time go??? The concert still draws quite a bit of conversation, and whatever your thoughts the musical talent assembled was really quite extraordinary. Here is Carlos Santana and young drummer Michael … Continue reading →

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The Methuen Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament

Posted on August 15, 2009 by billmanzi

The Methuen Scholarship Foundation had their golf tournament, designed to raise money for worthy students from Methuen, last week. I entered a team, and choose not to play in the hope that my team would win the tournament. Well they … Continue reading →

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