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Veterans Medical Unit in Methuen

Posted on April 17, 2009 by billmanzi

VETERAN HOMESTEAD MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT COMING TO METHUEN Local Veterans Will Receive Free Medical Service Mayor William M. Manzi, III in conjunction with the City of Methuen Veterans Services Office will be sponsoring a daylong medical clinic for veterans who … Continue reading →

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The House Budget Part 1

Posted on April 16, 2009 by billmanzi

There is plenty of bad news in the House budget for municipalities, which saw a real decrease in local aid (non education) accounts of 32 percent. That is draconian, and will lead to a real decrease in our ability to … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Addresses State Employees

Posted on April 15, 2009 by billmanzi

From Governor Patrick. Dear Colleague: Today, I announced that state government continues to have serious budget problems. I know these challenges have had a significant impact on our state. Most are into or past your second year since your last … Continue reading →

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Budget Chaos

Posted on April 15, 2009 by billmanzi

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts continues its budgetary free fall, with Governor Patrick indicating yesterday that he will, for the third time in the FY2009 budget, be forced to downgrade his revenue estimates and impose further cuts in the state budget. … Continue reading →

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Budgetary Armageddon

Posted on April 14, 2009 by billmanzi

I had a chance to visit Beacon Hill today to talk budgets and health care, and had a chance to sit and talk with Senate President Therese Murray about issues of concern. I was joined by Mayor Thatcher Kezer of … Continue reading →

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April Artist of the Month

Posted on April 14, 2009 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI NAMES E.T. KIRBY AS THE APRIL ARTIST OF THE MONTH Kirby’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named E.T. Kirby as the April Artist of the Month. Ms. Kirby a Methuen resident … Continue reading →

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City of Methuen on Twitter

Posted on April 13, 2009 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen is now sending out updates via Twitter. You can sign up to receive these updates at http://www.twitter.com/cityofmethuen The City will utilize this tool for special announcements as well as emergencies that require public notifications. Obviously the … Continue reading →

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The Thrilla in Manila

Posted on April 12, 2009 by billmanzi

HBO Sports unveiled its documentary on one of the greatest boxing battles ever fought, the Ali-Frazier Thrilla in Manila. That battle capped a three fight “long war” between Ali and Frazier, with each having won once before this epic. Both … Continue reading →

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Methuen Easter Egg Hunt Postponed

Posted on April 11, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for today at noon at Veteran’s Park, has been postponed due to rain. It will take place on Monday, April 13 at 4:30 at Veteran’s Park.

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MBTA Fallout

Posted on April 11, 2009 by billmanzi

Today’s Globe printed a follow up story on the potential fare increases and service cutbacks at the T, and the story ran the gamut from outraged users to legislators saying that the T would not be getting the 6 cents … Continue reading →

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