Monthly Archives: March 2010

Pension Reform? Who Needs It!

A State House News Service story, picked up by the Boston Herald, shows the Legislature expressing strong distaste for pension reform. Governor Patrick has filed a bill which contains reforms that are necessary by any sane fiscal standard. But sanity … Continue reading

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Methuen Flood Report

Street closings in Methuen include Morrison Court, Maple Street, and Horne Street. Bay State Gas has shut some gas in the area of Morrison Court and Horne Street. If you have any questions or need assistance please call 978-983-8940, which … Continue reading

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Central Catholic State Champions

Congratulations to the Central boys, who won the Division 1 State Championship last night, defeating St Johns 56-55 behind senior Carson Desrosiers, who hit the winner with five seconds left on the clock. It truly was a great game, with … Continue reading

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Scott Brown Gives the G.O.P. Response

Scott Brown gives the weekly G.O.P. response, attacking the President on health care. Is he ready for prime time? Same old Republican talking points on health care!

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The President on Education

The President talks about education, and how we as a nation may be falling behind in this critical area. He speaks to reforms he is advocating to move our educational system forward.

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Methuen Awarded Recovery Act Energy Grant

METHUEN AWARDED RECOVERY ACT ENERGY GRANT $179,200.00 Grant Will Be Used To Fund Several Projects Mayor William M. Manzi, III announced this week that Methuen has received $179,200.00 energy grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Energy Efficiency … Continue reading

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Health Care Endgame

As House Democrats struggle to cobble together a majority to adopt the Senate health care bill the rockets are being loaded and fired by both sides. Chris Cillizza over at the Fix highlights the ramped up spending by both sides … Continue reading

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Methuen High School Project Update

I post below the Building Committee presentation on Methuen High School to the Methuen School Committee. We visited and presented the project to the M.S.B.A. sub-committee in Boston yesterday, and our reception there was warm, with high praise given to … Continue reading

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Governor Patrick Calls Out Charlie Baker on Health Care Costs

Governor Deval Patrick yesterday directly called out his opposition on the cost of health insurance premiums, going to Beacon Hill to testify in support of a cap on the rates that the health care industry would be allowed to charge … Continue reading

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Central Catholic, the Beast of the East

Central Catholic became the Eastern Massachusetts Division 1 Boys Basketball Champion last night, defeating Madison Park 59-50 at the TD Garden last night. Central was led by senior Carson Desrosiers, who turned in a huge performance on both ends of … Continue reading

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