Author Archives: billmanzi

A Look at “De Valera Rise 1882-1932” by David McCullagh

Posted on March 22, 2021 by billmanzi

De Valera, Volume 1: Rise, 1882-1932 by David McCullagh My rating: 4 of 5 stars A new(er) biography of the Long Fellow, Eamon De Valera, a giant of Ireland, seemed like a good read as we enjoy the St. Patrick’s … Continue reading →

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Seabrook 2021 Election Results

Posted on March 10, 2021 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Town Meeting was held yesterday, Tuesday March 9,2021. Congratulations to Seabrook Select Board member Theresa Kyle, who was re-elected to a three year term. The full results of the warrant are below. Thank you to all those that … Continue reading →

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Curtis Slayton on Seabrook Warrant Article 12

Posted on March 2, 2021 by billmanzi

Seabrook Wastewater Superintendent Curtis Slayton discusses 2021 Warrant Article 12, a retrofit of the twenty year old Seabrook Wastewater Plant. This retrofit addresses some of the aging equipment and in so doing would reduce operational costs at the plant, and … Continue reading →

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A Look at “The Man Who Ran Washington” by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser

Posted on February 28, 2021 by billmanzi

The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III by Peter Baker My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book grabbed my attention when it came out, as I always had a grudging respect for … Continue reading →

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A Look at Bob Woodward’s “Rage”

Posted on February 15, 2021 by billmanzi

Rage by Bob Woodward My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another book on Trump? Seeing that it was Woodward I could not help myself, and I bought my copy, like I do with all Woodward books, including his prior Trump … Continue reading →

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The Seabrook 2021 Warrant

Posted on February 11, 2021 by billmanzi

The Seabrook 2021 Warrant is established, after some changes made at the Deliberative Session and is posted below. 2021 Corrected Warrant Articles

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Review of “Saving Freedom:Truman, the Cold War, and the Fight for Western Civilization”

Posted on January 24, 2021 by billmanzi

Saving Freedom: Truman, the Cold War, and the Fight for the Future of Europe by Joe Scarborough My rating: 4 of 5 stars Joe Scarborough has put out a pretty good book on Harry Truman and the immediate challenges Truman … Continue reading →

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Seabrook’s 2021 CIP

Posted on January 7, 2021 by billmanzi

The Seabrook CIP for the FY beginning in 2021 is below. This plan has been approved by the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board, and is the basis for the warrant articles submitted to the voters. The eight year … Continue reading →

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My 2020 Electoral Map

Posted on November 2, 2020 by billmanzi

I have attached my electoral map prediction(s) for tomorrow, election day. No halfway measures on these predictions. My map will not have any shades, just red or blue. The time for predictions with shading is over. A few comments: I … Continue reading →

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A Review of Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

Posted on August 15, 2020 by billmanzi

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou My rating: 5 of 5 stars Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup is a must read that details the meteoric rise and crash … Continue reading →

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