Author Archives: billmanzi

The Governor Spares Local Aid

Posted on October 30, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick unveiled his plan to close a $600 million dollar budget gap yesterday, sparing the main local aid accounts and imposing varied cuts against state spending, including the potential for 2000 state layoffs. The Governor was and is … Continue reading →

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Korbani's Bakery Grand Re-Opening

Posted on October 28, 2009 by billmanzi

Korbani’s Bakery, right across the street from the brand new CVS on Swan and Jackson, unveiled their new and expanded bakery this week. It is a great bakery, with more room now for all of their great products. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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The President on Small Business

Posted on October 27, 2009 by billmanzi

The President talks about the pain being felt by small business, and some of the steps taken by his Administration to help a segment of our economy that creates so many jobs. And yesterday’s New York Times had a story … Continue reading →

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CVS Grand Opening

Posted on October 27, 2009 by billmanzi

Yesterday was the Grand Opening of the CVS on Swan and Jackson, a project that is a linchpin of a multilayered economic development project that continues in that neighborhood. My thanks to Lou Minicucci and his development team, as well … Continue reading →

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Teachers Pet Grand Opening

Posted on October 21, 2009 by billmanzi

I attended the Teachers Pet Grand Opening yesterday at 55 Chase Street in the Acadia Mills complex. It is a beautiful store in some great space at Acadia. My thanks to Economic Development Director Karen Sawyer and her team, as … Continue reading →

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Steve Lynch Endorses Mike Capuano

Posted on October 20, 2009 by billmanzi

The endorsement of Mike Capuano by Congressman Steve Lynch in South Boston.

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The Nevins Family of Services

Posted on October 18, 2009 by billmanzi

I was happy to be the keynote speaker at the annual dinner of the Friends of the Nevins Family of Services. This organization, which I belong to, promotes financial assistance for the Nevins Family of Services on Broadway, which includes … Continue reading →

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The MMA Letter to Governor Patrick

Posted on October 18, 2009 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts Municipal Association, knowing that local aid cuts are right around the corner, has sent Governor Patrick a letter asking for action on a series of reforms to help cities and towns weather the coming storm. I have talked … Continue reading →

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State Budget Cuts Coming

Posted on October 18, 2009 by billmanzi

The Governor last week, in light of poor tax collection data, has been forced to once again downgrade state revenue estimates, calling for a $600 million dollar budget reduction in order to achieve balance at the lower number. He will … Continue reading →

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The President Sticks to Health Care

Posted on October 17, 2009 by billmanzi

The President sticks to health care in his weekly address, talking about the recent industry commissioned study done by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and decrying the conclusions contained in that report. The report has created a backlash, not appearing to have been as … Continue reading →

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