Monthly Archives: June 2013

Manzi in the Morning-Chairman Sean Fountain Interview

Posted on June 27, 2013 by billmanzi

Methuen City Council Chairman Sean Fountain came on the show on WCAP 980 am to talk about the newly passed municipal budget, the solicitor search, and the position of Director of Public Health. My thanks to Chairman Sean Fountain for … Continue reading →

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The Fat Lady Sings- Suffolk Bellwether Poll Points to Big Markey Win

Posted on June 24, 2013 by billmanzi

Suffolk University and pollster David Paleologos have today released a new statewide poll showing Congressman Ed Markey with a double digit lead over Republican Gabriel Gomez. The new statewide survey has Markey leading by 52% to 42%, which is less … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning- Jim Jajuga Interview

Posted on June 20, 2013 by billmanzi

I had former Senator Jim Jajuga on the Manzi in the Morning program on WCAP, 980 am, to talk about his candidacy for City Council, as well as casino gaming, and so much more. My thanks to Jim Jajuga for … Continue reading →

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Privatization Coming to Detroit

Posted on June 14, 2013 by billmanzi

Detroit’s long slide into the financial abyss has been a function of local government trying to paper over serious financial problems, and refusing to implement solutions that make financial and operational sense. The economic factors that created some of the … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning- Ron Marsan Interview

Posted on June 13, 2013 by billmanzi

Methuen East District Councilor Ron Marsan came on the Manzi in the Morning program to talk about re-election, and about some of the important issues facing Methuen. My thanks to Councilor Marsan for taking the time to come on the … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning-Jamie Atkinson Interview

Posted on June 12, 2013 by billmanzi

Methuen City Councilor Jamie Atkinson, Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee, comes on to talk budgets, Bruins, and solicitor searches. My thanks to Councilor Atkinson for taking the time to appear on the show. http://yourlisten.com/swf/Player.swf?id=16991170

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Manzi in the Morning- Daniel Grayton Interview

Posted on June 10, 2013 by billmanzi

First time candidate Daniel Grayton came on the Manzi in the Morning Radio program (every Wednesday on 980 WCAP from 10:00 AM TO 11:00 AM) last week to talk about his candidacy for Methuen City Council (At Large) and some … Continue reading →

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Government as a Business- Schnurer Part Two

Posted on June 6, 2013 by billmanzi

Eric Schnurer has posted the second installment of his series on government, with a focus on governments “competing like business.” I talked about Schnurer’s first piece on this blog last week. Let us look at the new installment Schnurer starts … Continue reading →

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Chapter 90 Funding: New Tug of War

Posted on June 1, 2013 by billmanzi

Yesterday I posted about the budget conference currently under way in Boston between the House and Senate, and listed some of the local aid numbers for Methuen. I mentioned that there was still some controversy over where we would end … Continue reading →

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