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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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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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