Monthly Archives: July 2010

Gambling at the 3/4 pole

Posted on July 21, 2010 by billmanzi

The fate of casino gambling in Massachusetts has come down to the wire, with House and Senate conferees working to reach agreement before the July 31st deadline. With the closer deadline comes the possibility of a conference agreement that could … Continue reading →

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Where Is the Beef?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by billmanzi

The Republicans were all over weekend talk shows talking about their prospects for victory in November. Plenty of criticism for the President and Democrats on the deficit, but when repeatedly pressed for one area where they would make substantive change … Continue reading →

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McCain and Hayworth Get Nasty

Posted on July 18, 2010 by billmanzi

The Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Arizona continues to get nasty, with John McCain, thought to be in trouble, piling up a huge lead over former Congressman J.D. Hayworth. Hayworth has been badly tarnished by his participation in an … Continue reading →

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Theresa Robinson Wins Service to Seniors Award

Posted on July 18, 2010 by billmanzi

The Methuen Exchange Club recently held their “Service to Seniors” banquet at the Methuen Senior Center. This years recognition went to Theresa Robinson, who has done a great job at Methuen’s Senior Center. Congratulations Theresa, who embodies the spirit of … Continue reading →

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The President Slugs With Republicans

Posted on July 17, 2010 by billmanzi

The President took to the airwaves to pound Republican Senators for obstructionism, pointing to the filibuster against the extension of unemployment benefits and the lack of action on a small business tax relief bill. The President and the Democrats have … Continue reading →

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Lawrence in the News

Posted on July 16, 2010 by billmanzi

With Lawrence in the middle of some pretty steep budget cuts there has been plenty of political back and forth over layoffs, union contracts, and other hot topics. Chief of Staff to Mayor Lantigua Lenny Degnan appeared on WGBH to … Continue reading →

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Haley and Deval

Posted on July 16, 2010 by billmanzi

The Republican Governor’s Association, already having blotted out Treasurer Tim Cahill, are now trying to do the same for Governor Deval Patrick, launching a new wave of negative ads against the Governor. (And they are still carpet bombing Tim Cahill … Continue reading →

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Methuen Relay for Life Recognized

Posted on July 14, 2010 by billmanzi

I joined the Methuen City Council in recognizing Methuen High School students Rachel Sterner, Jenna Fabrizio, and Lauren Loffredo, along with teachers Dave Lacroix and Carol Guselli, for their tremendous effort in putting together Methuen’s Relay for Life to benefit … Continue reading →

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Allison Fitzgerald is July Artist of the Month

Posted on July 13, 2010 by billmanzi

Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office & Mann Orchards Mayor William M. Manzi has named Allison Fitzgerald as July’s Artist of the Month. Allison is an expert photographer and artist. She has recently returned to Methuen after … Continue reading →

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Cahill Strikes Back

Posted on July 12, 2010 by billmanzi

Treasurer Tim Cahill, sagging under a new barrage of negative ads from Haley Barbour and the RGA, attempted to hit back with an internet ad today, calling Charlie Baker untrustworthy because of his involvement with the Big Dig and highlighting … Continue reading →

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