Monthly Archives: September 2009

Methuen September 11th Remembrance

Posted on September 11, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen will have a ceremony today marking the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This Ceremony of Remembrance will be at Methuen’s Central Fire Station and will begin promptly at 9:55. We will never forget the heinous act perpertrated against … Continue reading →

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H1N1 Methuen Informational Meeting

Posted on September 10, 2009 by billmanzi

Sorry about the short notice, but Methuen will be conducting a H1N1 Informational Meeting starting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. It will be televised. We will follow this meeting with another at Methuen High School later this … Continue reading →

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The Obama Health Care Speech

Posted on September 10, 2009 by billmanzi

The President makes the case for health care reform before the Congress. The President’s speech was interrupted by Republican Rep. Joe Wilson, who shouted “you lie” when the President was speaking to the issue of coverage of illegal immigrants. It … Continue reading →

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The Presidents Talk to the Ninth Grade

Posted on September 10, 2009 by billmanzi

Some pretty severe indoctrination here, eh?

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Cahill Makes it Official

Posted on September 10, 2009 by billmanzi

State Treasurer Tim Cahill officially announced what has been known for a long time- he is running for Governor as an independent. The Treasurer called for lowering taxes, including a lowering of the recently hiked sales tax, and indicated that … Continue reading →

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September Artist of the Month

Posted on September 8, 2009 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI NAMES ANTHONY J. ROSS AS SEPTEMBER’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH Life-Long Resident’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Anthony J. Ross as September’s Artist of the Month. Tony is a life-long … Continue reading →

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Joe Kennedy Declines to Run

Posted on September 7, 2009 by billmanzi

Joseph Kennedy today announced that he will not seek the Senate seat held by his uncle Ted Kennedy. Kennedy made the announcement on the website of Citizens Energy. The announcement should pave the way for a pretty full week of … Continue reading →

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The Obama Labor Day Message

Posted on September 5, 2009 by billmanzi

With job losses continuing the nation’s unemployment rate rose to 9.7%, as August showed a net job loss of 216,000. While it is clear that job losses are slowing,the unemployment rate is at its highest level in over twenty years, … Continue reading →

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Methuen School Building Project Kicks Off

Posted on September 4, 2009 by billmanzi

Yesterday Methuen’s Building Committee hosted the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the “kickoff’ to the Methuen High School Building Project. We introduced Jim Alexander and his firm, Finegold Alexander & Associates as the Project Architect, and John Jumpe, Methuen’s project … Continue reading →

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The Martha Coakley Announcement

Posted on September 3, 2009 by billmanzi

Attorney General Martha Coakley is off and running for U.S. Senate, putting up her campaign website and making her announcement video available. I have posted it here. She is not waiting for anyone.

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