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The Seabrook Water and Sewer Reports 2021
The Seabrook Water report, and the separate Sewer report, are posted below. These reports will be discussed by the Board of Selectmen at the May 16, 2022 meeting. Despite great progress there is still a taxpayer subsidy going to these … Continue reading
The Seabrook Finance Report 2021
Each year I present a finance report to the Board of Selectmen that covers Town financial data from 2014 on. In this case the covered period is 2014-2021. We examine the trends that the finance data show, and what challenges … Continue reading
A Look at “The Founders: The Story of Paypal…
The Founders: The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley by Jimmy Soni My rating: 4 of 5 stars A pretty impressive book by Jimmy Soni, who manages to give us an up-close look at how PayPal … Continue reading
Mayor Kim Driscoll in Methuen
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll visited Methuen Saturday, campaigning for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Mayor Driscoll is uniquely qualified for this office, having a distinguished career of public service. She is acknowledged as a top flight manager. Her … Continue reading
Historic Horse Racing Machines at “The Brook”
It was a pleasure to join the Seabrook Board of Selectmen at the grand opening of the new Historic Horse Racing machines and ballroom at “The Brook” in Seabrook. We were joined by the Vice Chair of the House Ways … Continue reading
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Tagged Historic Horse Racing, Seabrook Casino, The Brook
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Video History of Methuen
The very old video history of Methuen put together for the celebration of Methuen’s 250th Anniversary. The listed chairs of the effort were James Smith and John Rimas, with assistance from Town Historian Ernest Mack. John Rimas recently passed away, … Continue reading
Methuen Inaugurals Now and Then
I have been happy to do some posts about Methuen Inaugurals, with posts pairing some highlights from a new Mayor’s ceremony with a history of inaugural ceremonies in Methuen since the charter change creating the Mayor form in Methuen. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
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Tagged Methuen, Methuen Inaugural
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Michael Collins, The Man Who Made Ireland
I have reprinted a letter to the editor to the Eagle Tribune written by myself and printed a few years back. This version has been edited. As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day it seems fitting to remember and honor Michael … Continue reading
RIP William Hurt
Aside from some occasional music posts I do not typically put up posts on actors. William Hurt shall be the exception. He passed away this past weekend, and while his movie credits are extensive and his awards many I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Body Heat, Kathleen Turner, Lawrence Kasdan, The Big Chill, William Hurt
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Seabrook Election Results 2022
The Seabrook election results are in. The Town warrant results are in the below document.