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President Obama Reports on G-20

Posted on September 26, 2009 by billmanzi

The President gives a wrap-up of the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh as well as his visit to the U.N., talking financial reform, economic growth, Iran, and the Israeli and Palestininian meeting he brokered.

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The Kirk Announcement

Posted on September 25, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick announcing the appointment of Paul Kirk as the interim selection for United States Senator.

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Governor to Name Kirk

Posted on September 24, 2009 by billmanzi

It appears that Governor Patrick will announce this morning that he is naming Paul Kirk as the interim U.S. Senator. Kirk, a Kennedy family confidante, is the choice of the family, and if selected will show that the Kennedys still … Continue reading →

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Methuen to Retire Dan Ford's Football Number

Posted on September 24, 2009 by billmanzi

METHUEN TO RETIRE DAN FORD’S FOOTBALL NUMBER The Late Star Running Back Will Have His Number Retired at Friday Night’s Game Methuen will retire the number of Dan Ford on Friday, September 25, 2009 during half time of the Methuen … Continue reading →

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Historic Walls Get an Upgrade

Posted on September 24, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen’s historic walls are one of our valued treasures. The walls are indeed unique but require upkeep, which can be expensive. The Festival of Trees is an organization that has devoted itself to helping to preserve history, and they have … Continue reading →

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Senate Passes Interim Bill

Posted on September 23, 2009 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts Senate yesterday gave approval to the bill allowing Governor Deval Patrick to appoint an interim U.S. Senator pending the special election to fill the vacancy. The vote in the State Senate was 24-16, with eleven Democrats joining the … Continue reading →

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Santa Comes Early to Methuen!

Posted on September 22, 2009 by billmanzi

Join us Saturday as we have a cookout to support Methuen’s Santa Parade. The event details are below. Hope to see you there. SANTA is coming to Methuen!!! September 26, 2009 (rain date September 27th) Riverside Park (Riverside Drive) 11:00am … Continue reading →

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Methuen Receives Funding to Restore Appleyard

Posted on September 21, 2009 by billmanzi

I was very pleased to host U.S. Representative Niki Tsongas as she formally delivered a federal grant that will allow us to clean and redevelop the Appleyard site in our downtown. This site, adjacent to a residential neighborhood and in … Continue reading →

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President Obama on G-20 and Financial Reform

Posted on September 19, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama talked of the upcoming G-20 summit and the improved health of the world economy. He also reiterated his view that financial reforms are a necessity, and need to be undertaken to protect against the possibility of Wall Street … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts House Passes Interim Senate Bill

Posted on September 18, 2009 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts House yesterday voted to give Governor Patrick the right to name an interim U.S, Senator pending the special election to fill the seat held by Ted Kennedy. The vote was 95-58, and the bill will now move to … Continue reading →

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