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Left Holding the Bag on the Quinn Bill
The State Legislature, as they contemplate major cuts in the budget, are considering totally cutting the financing for the “Quinn Bill”, which provides extra pay to police officers for education. This program has traditionally been paid for by the combination … Continue reading
Sara Payne Haden, Methuen’s WASP
Methuen’s own Sara Payne Haden was honored at the last Methuen City Council meeting for her service to our country as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Sara is 89 years of age, and is now one of … Continue reading
Alan LeBovidge resigns
Massachusetts Turnpike Director Alan LeBovidge resigned yesterday, citing a change in direction from the top: “It became clear to me that the basic operating premise had changed.” LeBovidge was criticized heavily, and rightly so, for the mess that happened on … Continue reading
Methuen Boil Order is Lifted
Methuen, after completing multiple tests of its water supply due to a 14 inch water main break, has lifted the “boil order”. These tests showed no problems with our water supply. Read the Tribune story at this link.
Boil Order Remains in Effect
The “boil order” issued yesterday for residents of East Methuen remains in effect but will likely be lifted today, pending the outcome of the last test on water purity. The City website at http://www.cityofmethuen.net will have further details, as will … Continue reading
National Older Americans Month
In Recognition of the month of May being “National Older American’s Month” Whereas: One of the most important resources the City possesses is its “older” residents who continue to enrich the community through their tireless volunteer efforts in areas such … Continue reading
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St Andrews Church Development Meeting Notice
St. Andrews Site Event: Community Meeting Where: Lena Lahey Community Center 141 Tenney Street Methuen, MA 01844 When: May 12, 2009, 6 PM On behalf of the City of Methuen and with the support of the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing … Continue reading
Budget Alarms on Beacon Hill
State tax collections plunged 35% in April, and more importantly they plunged 20% below the newly revised budget benchmark set by the Governor only three weeks ago. That number appears to have shocked Beacon Hill, with the FY2009 budget deficit … Continue reading
Major Water Main Break
The City has had a major water main break of a 14 inch pipe on Howe Street. This break was caused by a contractor who broke the pipe during excavation. Our repair crews are working on the problem, but I … Continue reading
Quinn Bill Ready to Fall?
The House of Representatives, in one of their many budgetary amendments to the Ways and Means budget, added back $25 million for the Quinn Bill for Police Officers. Overall the House added back about $600 million in spending to the … Continue reading
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