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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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Trauma Intervention Program Annual Banquet

Posted on April 6, 2009 by billmanzi

The Trauma Intervention Program of the Merrimack Valley will hold its Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on Thursday May 21 at the Wyndham in Andover. I cannot say enough about this program and the wonderful benefit bestowed on the entire Merrimack Valley … Continue reading →

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Rep. Barbara L’Italien at St Patrick’s Day

Posted on April 5, 2009 by billmanzi

State Rep. Barbara L’Italien sings her annual song at Methuen’s St Patrick’s bash at the Claddagh. Yes, her voice is just a little bit better than Rep. Linda Dean Campbell. She looks to make sure that the song is characterized … Continue reading →

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State Tax Collections Continue Free Fall

Posted on April 4, 2009 by billmanzi

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts released the March tax receipt numbers, and the numbers were not good. Receipts were down from a year earlier by $309 million, and revenue missed the new downgraded target by $53 million. The overall drop in … Continue reading →

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