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Governor Prepares to Sign

Posted on June 26, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick indicated in today’s Globe that he is prepared to sign both the Transportation Reform bill, as well as the Ethics Reform bill passed by the Legislature. And since he will sign both he appears to have no choice … Continue reading →

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The King of Pop is Gone

Posted on June 25, 2009 by billmanzi

Michael Jackson passed today after a long strange ride through life. Here he is from Thriller, his masterpiece, teaming with guitar god Eddie Van Halen to produce one of the albums great songs.

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Methuen’s Budget

Posted on June 24, 2009 by billmanzi

City Council met last night to adopt the Municipal budget, and got through a couple of sections before recessing until Saturday morning at 9 a.m. I have not posted on the municipal budget because of the changing nature of the … Continue reading →

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The Nuclear Option

Posted on June 24, 2009 by billmanzi

With the clock running Governor Deval Patrick faces some key political choices in the next few days, including whether to sign the Transportation Bill, and what to do on the state budget. The Governor has threatened a veto of the … Continue reading →

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Obama at Radio and TV Correspondents Dinner

Posted on June 21, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama at the Correspondents Dinner. Another good job. I liked the joke about Brian Williams.

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Jib Jab Strikes Again

Posted on June 20, 2009 by billmanzi

Jib Jab strikes again, unveiling this video at the Radio and Television Correspondents dinner yesterday. Great stuff.

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President Obama on Financial Reform

Posted on June 20, 2009 by billmanzi

The President talks about financial reform and oversight in his weekly message. There can be no doubt that financial chicanery has put this nation in a deep bind, and renewed and vigorous oversight of the financial sector is something that … Continue reading →

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June Artist of the Month

Posted on June 19, 2009 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI NAMES PATRICIA BEAULIEU AS JUNE’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Patricia Beaulieu as June’s Artist of the Month. Patricia graduated from Lowell High School and … Continue reading →

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Transportation Bill is Out of Conference

Posted on June 18, 2009 by billmanzi

House and Senate conferees last night reported out a Transportation Bill, which should be voted on by both branches today. Some of the highlights include forcing MBTA employees into the State health care system (GIC) starting in FY2010, ending the … Continue reading →

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New Fire Chief in Methuen

Posted on June 18, 2009 by billmanzi

I have announced the selection of the new Fire Chief in Methuen, and it is Deputy Chief Steve Buote. The press release is below. MANZI TO NAME STEVEN R. BUOTE AS METHUEN’S NEXT FIRE CHEIF New Chief is a 29- … Continue reading →

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