Author Archives: billmanzi

The Seabrook Finance Report 2021

Posted on May 9, 2022 by billmanzi

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 →

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A Look at “The Founders: The Story of Paypal…

Posted on May 7, 2022 by billmanzi

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 →

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Mayor Kim Driscoll in Methuen

Posted on May 3, 2022 by billmanzi

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 →

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Historic Horse Racing Machines at “The Brook”

Posted on April 29, 2022 by billmanzi

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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Video History of Methuen

Posted on April 2, 2022 by billmanzi

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 →

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Methuen Inaugurals Now and Then

Posted on March 26, 2022 by billmanzi

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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Michael Collins, The Man Who Made Ireland

Posted on March 18, 2022 by billmanzi

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 →

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RIP William Hurt

Posted on March 14, 2022 by billmanzi

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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Seabrook Election Results 2022

Posted on March 12, 2022 by billmanzi

The Seabrook election results are in. The Town warrant results are in the below document.

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Methuen Dedicates the Quinn Public Safety Building

Posted on February 28, 2022 by billmanzi

I had prior done a post on the rededication of the Searles Building as the seat of Methuen’s City Government. Of course the City was moving those operations from its prior municipal building, now known as the Quinn Public Safety … Continue reading →

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