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Judy Scannell Named Interim Superintendent

Posted on August 5, 2010 by billmanzi

The Methuen School Committee, in a unanimous vote, selected Tenney/Timony Supervising Principal Judy Scannell to be the interim Superintendent of Schools in Methuen. The Committee voted to give Judy a one year contract. She is slated to replace Dr. Jeanne … Continue reading →

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Sharron Angle: Pravda in Nevada

Posted on August 4, 2010 by billmanzi

Candidate for U.S. Senate in Nevada Sharron Angle seems quite determined to keep saying things that are quite extraordinary. Her latest? The press should ask questions that the candidates would like to answer, and press appearances should be designed to … Continue reading →

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The House Craps Out

Posted on August 4, 2010 by billmanzi

Speaker Robert Deleo, his gambling expansion plans in tatters, is blaming the Governor for the demise of the expanded gaming bill. “I think saying no to local aid, saying no to 15,000 jobs, I think that could be an issue,” … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Revitalized Auto Industry

Posted on August 1, 2010 by billmanzi

The federal bailout of the auto industry continues to stir strong feelings, but as time evolves the strength of the Obama policy has muted many of the political critics of the federal intervention. And what has happened since the federal … Continue reading →

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The Guy Glodis Interview

Posted on July 31, 2010 by billmanzi

Worcester County Sheriff Guy Glodis joined me on WCAP to talk about his candidacy for State Auditor. Thanks to Guy for taking the time to come on. And yes we did talk about unfunded state mandates. http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf

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Mayor's Statement Re Civil Service Case

Posted on July 31, 2010 by billmanzi

The decision of the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission yesterday on the case of Joseph Solomon v. the City of Methuen is a lengthy one and is under review by the legal counsel for the City of Methuen. And while we … Continue reading →

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Interview With Melrose Mayor Rob Dolan

Posted on July 28, 2010 by billmanzi

I guest hosted former Mayor Mike Sullivan’s WCAP show Around the Valley and had Melrose Mayor Rob Dolan on as one of my guests. Mayor Dolan is the President of the Massachusetts Mayor’s Association and has been outspoken in his … Continue reading →

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A Quick Hitter on Education Standards

Posted on July 27, 2010 by billmanzi

Quite a lot of back and forth over the adoption of the federal Common Core standards for education in Massachusetts. It deserves a post of its own, which I will get to. For now here is the Governor hitting Charlie … Continue reading →

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Latest Rasmussen Governor Poll

Posted on July 27, 2010 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick continues to cling to the lead in the latest Rasmussen Poll, but Charlie Baker is within striking distance. The Rassmussen Survey had Governor Patrick leading with 38% of the vote, to Charlie Baker’s 32%, with Tim Cahill … Continue reading →

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The President on the Economy

Posted on July 25, 2010 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly talk on the economy, speaking about two things that have been discussed here in the last week. The first deals with the clean energy economy, and the jobs involved in a renewable energy sector. The … Continue reading →

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