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Lawrence in the News

Posted on July 16, 2010 by billmanzi

With Lawrence in the middle of some pretty steep budget cuts there has been plenty of political back and forth over layoffs, union contracts, and other hot topics. Chief of Staff to Mayor Lantigua Lenny Degnan appeared on WGBH to … Continue reading →

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Haley and Deval

Posted on July 16, 2010 by billmanzi

The Republican Governor’s Association, already having blotted out Treasurer Tim Cahill, are now trying to do the same for Governor Deval Patrick, launching a new wave of negative ads against the Governor. (And they are still carpet bombing Tim Cahill … Continue reading →

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Methuen Relay for Life Recognized

Posted on July 14, 2010 by billmanzi

I joined the Methuen City Council in recognizing Methuen High School students Rachel Sterner, Jenna Fabrizio, and Lauren Loffredo, along with teachers Dave Lacroix and Carol Guselli, for their tremendous effort in putting together Methuen’s Relay for Life to benefit … Continue reading →

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Allison Fitzgerald is July Artist of the Month

Posted on July 13, 2010 by billmanzi

Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office & Mann Orchards Mayor William M. Manzi has named Allison Fitzgerald as July’s Artist of the Month. Allison is an expert photographer and artist. She has recently returned to Methuen after … Continue reading →

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Cahill Strikes Back

Posted on July 12, 2010 by billmanzi

Treasurer Tim Cahill, sagging under a new barrage of negative ads from Haley Barbour and the RGA, attempted to hit back with an internet ad today, calling Charlie Baker untrustworthy because of his involvement with the Big Dig and highlighting … Continue reading →

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Methuen To Begin Single Stream Recycling

Posted on July 12, 2010 by billmanzi

METHUEN WILL START SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING ON JULY 12TH Manzi Says This New Effort Will Simplify Recycling & Save Money Mayor William M. Manzi, III announced today that Methuen will begin Single Stream Recycling on July 12th. This means that … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Helping Our Vets

Posted on July 10, 2010 by billmanzi

The President used his weekly address to talk about beefing up our assistance for veterans, including additional funding for the V.A., a post 9/11 GI Bill, and additional help for vets who end up homeless. The President also spoke of … Continue reading →

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RGA Launches on Cahill Again

Posted on July 10, 2010 by billmanzi

Haley Barbour, in town for a National Governors Conference, is making his presence felt once more in the Massachusetts Governors race, unleashing a new wave of ads paid for by the Republican Governors Association targeting Tim Cahill. Cahill saw his … Continue reading →

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Methuen Awarded Community Development Block Grant

Posted on July 9, 2010 by billmanzi

My thanks to Governor Deval Patrick and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, as well as Reps. Linda Campbell and Barbara L’Italien, as well as Senator Steve Baddour. $668,071.00 Grant Will Be Used To Fund Several Programs Mayor William M. Manzi, III announced … Continue reading →

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Sophomoric Hijinks

Posted on July 9, 2010 by billmanzi

Charlie Baker released an internet ad yesterday that took advantage of some technical difficulties Governor Patrick had during a Fox-25 interview, trying to score points at the Governor’s expense by using the Fox video. I don’t consider it a big … Continue reading →

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