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White House Virtual Town Meeting Today

Posted on March 26, 2009 by billmanzi

The White House is conducting a nationwide virtual Town Hall meeting today at 11:30. The President will be taking questions over the internet, and answering those questions. An interesting concept. Questions can be submitted through 9:30 a.m. Visit the White … Continue reading →

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Methuen to Begin Curbside Pickup of Ice Storm Debris

Posted on March 26, 2009 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen will begin curbside pickup of tree debris that has been with us since the major ice storm that struck the area a couple of months back. It is important to note that we are requesting that … Continue reading →

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Senate Transportation Bill Executive Summary

Posted on March 26, 2009 by billmanzi

Senate President Therese Murray issued a statement through her email newsletter, which is below. I have attached an executive summary of the Senate Transportation bill as well. A big win for the Senate President. Reform Before Revenue: Senate Passes Bill … Continue reading →

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Patrick Negatives Spike, Cahill Leads Head to Head

Posted on March 25, 2009 by billmanzi

A new Suffolk University/Channel 7 survey unveiled tonight shows 49% of Massachusetts voters disapprove of the job Governor Deval Patrick is doing. Patrick’s job performance was approved by 40 percent of the voters, leaving him in a bad spot after … Continue reading →

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Senate Passes Reform (Before Revenue)

Posted on March 25, 2009 by billmanzi

The State Senate today passed a transportation bill that reorganizes the transportation system in Massachusetts by a vote of 39-1. It culminates a long process of give and take over the shape of the bill, and now throws the ball … Continue reading →

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New Head Start Building at Gill Avenue

Posted on March 25, 2009 by billmanzi

Today’s Tribune has the story of the proposal I have made to the Methuen City Council to lease parkland to the Head Start program at Gill Avenue so that they can construct a new building to house Methuen Head Start … Continue reading →

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Paleologos With New Poll Tonight on Channel 7

Posted on March 25, 2009 by billmanzi

Suffolk University pollster David Paleologos will be on with Andy Hiller unveiling the latest state poll numbers, including measurements of Governor Patrick. The Governor has had a tough month politically, and it will be interesting to see what the numbers … Continue reading →

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Methuen Wins E-Government Award

Posted on March 24, 2009 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen, for the third consecutive year, has been recognized by the Common Cause Campaign for Open Government with its e-government award. This award is given to communities that post all basic documents, such as agenda’s, minutes, by-laws, … Continue reading →

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Geithner Rolls the Dice

Posted on March 24, 2009 by billmanzi

The long awaited financial plan designed to aid and revive the country’s banking system was unveiled by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner yesterday. Wall Street rallied on the news, sending the stock market up 7 percent for the day. Geithner is … Continue reading →

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Will be on WCAP tommorow at 4:…

Posted on March 23, 2009 by billmanzi

Will be on WCAP tommorow at 4:40 on the afternoon show talking local politics.

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