Author Archives: billmanzi

The Lessons of Munich

Posted on September 1, 2025 by billmanzi

If there was ever an overused historical example it is the Munich Agreement that led to the dismemberment of Czechoslovakia in 1938. This overuse has numbed people to the analogy and it is likely that the actual details of the … Continue reading →

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A Look at “Stuck” by Yoni Appelbaum

Posted on August 10, 2025 by billmanzi

Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity by Yoni Appelbaum My rating: 5 of 5 stars The third book in what I would characterize as the “Abundance” trilogy. Author Yoni Appelbaum unlike the other … Continue reading →

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Town of Seabrook 2024 Water Sewer Financial Reports

Posted on July 25, 2025 by billmanzi

The review of the 2024 Water and Sewer accounts is complete and has been submitted to the Seabrook Board of Selectmen. These two reports are significant for the results shown through effective Board action to eliminate the deficits in both … Continue reading →

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A Look at Apple in China by Patrick McGee

Posted on June 22, 2025 by billmanzi

Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company by Patrick McGee My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fairly timely book as well as a very important one as trade and U.S. manufacturing come front and center with … Continue reading →

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A Look at Presidential Command by Peter Rodman

Posted on May 31, 2025 by billmanzi

Presidential Command: Power, Leadership, and the Making of Foreign Policy from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush by Peter W. Rodman My rating: 4 of 5 stars A bit of an older one but a very good read anyway. Rodman, … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Announces Tax Agreement With NextEra

Posted on May 29, 2025 by billmanzi

The Town of Seabrook is pleased to announce a new three year tax agreement with NextEra, the owner of the Seabrook Station nuclear facility. This agreement will cover FY 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is for $45 million. This is … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Memorial Day 2025

Posted on May 26, 2025 by billmanzi

Seabrook held its Memorial Service and parade yesterday, remembering and honoring those veterans that made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. Thank you to the Seabrook Board of Selectmen for their strong support, and to the American Legion Raymond … Continue reading →

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Tony Blair On Leadership

Posted on May 17, 2025 by billmanzi

On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century by Tony Blair My rating: 5 of 5 stars Former British Prime Minister, and now man of the world, through the Blair Institute, Tony Blair, has written a book on leadership that is … Continue reading →

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A Look at “Why Nothing Works” by Marc Dunkelman

Posted on May 5, 2025 by billmanzi

Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back by Marc J. Dunkelman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Having just reviewed the Klein/Thompson ”Abundance” time to look at “Why Nothing Works” by Marc Dunkelman, a book that … Continue reading →

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A Look at “Abundance” by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson

Posted on April 25, 2025 by billmanzi

Abundance by Ezra Klein My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ezra Klein, with Derek Thompson, has written the most important book of the year that is targeted at Democrats but should be read by all. Klein has the most fascinating … Continue reading →

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