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Holiday Message From President Obama

Posted on April 11, 2009 by billmanzi

President Barack Obama delivered his weekly talk, focusing on a message for the holiday!

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The MBTA Raises the Warning Flag

Posted on April 10, 2009 by billmanzi

The MBTA, facing a deficit of $160 million in the next fiscal year, outlined both fare hikes and service cuts in an internal document leaked to the Globe. The document outlined the service cuts, which would be considerable. Bus service … Continue reading →

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Barney Frank Jousts at Harvard

Posted on April 9, 2009 by billmanzi

Rep. Barney Frank jousts with a student on some of the issues we have discussed at length on this blog. Pretty good clip, and should start some conversation here.

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Methuen’s Sands Bridge

Posted on April 9, 2009 by billmanzi

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN TO BE UNVEILED FOR METHUEN’S HISTORIC “SANDS BRIDGE” Grant-funded studies show possibility for a community park honoring City’s past, local historian The City of Methuen has been working for years on a plan for the restoration of the … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s “Senior” Prom

Posted on April 9, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen High School had its annual “senior” prom at the Methuen Senior Center yesterday. It is an annual event put on by our High Schoolers, who create a “prom” for the senior of Methuen. Plenty of dancing, and both the … Continue reading →

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What is a “Sealer of Weights and Measures”?

Posted on April 8, 2009 by billmanzi

There is a function given to local governments which entails making sure that devices used to dispense goods based on weights or measurements are accurate. (Examples would include gas pumps or scales used to weigh products in grocery stores). In … Continue reading →

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Fusion House Grand Opening

Posted on April 8, 2009 by billmanzi

I attended the ribbon cutting grand opening of the Fusion House on Merrimack Street. City Councilors Joseph Leone and Steve Zanni attended as well as Chief Kathi Lavigne and Economic Development Director Karen Sawyer. The restaurant is newly renovated, and … Continue reading →

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The Rubin Mea Culpa

Posted on April 7, 2009 by billmanzi

Doug Rubin sent an email to the Governor Patrick email list yesterday, candidly admitting error over the events of the last few weeks, with emphasis on the Walsh appointment. Despite that “error” Rubin makes the case for a look at … Continue reading →

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Common Grounds 70th Anniversary

Posted on April 7, 2009 by billmanzi

I had the pleasure of going to “Common Grounds”, a thriving shop in Methuen that celebrated its 70th anniversary in business. Congratulations to the entire team at Common Grounds! Quite an accomplishment, and wonderful meatball subs to boot!

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House Unveils its version of Transportation Reform

Posted on April 6, 2009 by billmanzi

The House today released its own version of Transportation Reform, reporting a bill out of Transportation and Ways and Means for consideration by the full House. It will be debated, with amendments considered, tommorow. There are some differences with the … Continue reading →

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