Monthly Archives: October 2010

Additional Terms of the Caritas Sale

Posted on October 6, 2010 by billmanzi

The additional terms of the Caritas sale, outlined in today’s statement by Attorney General Martha Coakley. I have attached the full statement below. Initial Terms of the APA and the Transaction (a) Purchase consideration for the assets to be transferred … Continue reading →

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Sales of Caritas Approved

Posted on October 6, 2010 by billmanzi

The Eagle Tribune is reporting that Attorney General Martha Coakley will approve the sale of Caritas to Cerebus “with conditions”. The paper reports that Senator Steve Baddour made the announcement after a call from Attorney General Coakley. The Attorney General’s … Continue reading →

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Suntron Opens in Methuen

Posted on October 6, 2010 by billmanzi

Yesterday I attended the ribbon cutting for Suntron, a company that has opened a manufacturing facility in Methuen at Griffin Brook Park. It is great news for Methuen, with the firm slated to add 100 manufacturing jobs at that facility. … Continue reading →

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The Connecticut Senate Race

Posted on October 5, 2010 by billmanzi

One of the more interesting Senate races in the country is going on in Connecticut, where Republican Linda McMahon is locked in a close struggle with State Attorney General Dick Blumenthal. Blumenthal started this race as a prohibitive favorite, and … Continue reading →

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I Am Not a Witch- Follow the Tea

Posted on October 5, 2010 by billmanzi

As part of our continuing effort to “follow the tea” today we look at the Delaware Senate Race, with Democrat Chris Coons leading Tea Party favorite Christine O’Donnell by 15 points, 54% to 39% in a recent Fox News survey. … Continue reading →

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Rahm for Mayor Part 2

Posted on October 4, 2010 by billmanzi

Just cannot help myself. Rahm is jumping into the fray in Chicago quickly, with a website and you tube channel already established and a listening tour set to begin. Rahm is sucking all of the oxygen out of the room … Continue reading →

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The President on Clean Energy

Posted on October 2, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama spent his weekly address talking about renewable energy and the jobs that come with that growing industry. American jobs for American workers, in an area that is vital to the future of the United States in so many … Continue reading →

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Cahill Press Conference

Posted on October 2, 2010 by billmanzi

Tim Cahill, responding to the defection of his running mate to Charlie Baker, yesterday held a press conference to announce he is staying in the race. Cahill put on a brave face, and painted the defection as an “insider deal” … Continue reading →

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Methuen Receives Federal COPS Grant

Posted on October 1, 2010 by billmanzi

Below is the press release from Congresswoman Niki Tsongas on the great news that Methuen was one of five communities in Massachusetts to receive federal money to hire or retain police officers. My thanks to former Chief Kathi Lavigne, who … Continue reading →

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Rahm for Mayor

Posted on October 1, 2010 by billmanzi

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel announced that he was leaving the job of White House Chief of Staff to run for Mayor of Chicago. While some have downplayed his chances Rahm is relentless, and is one of the … Continue reading →

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