Author Archives: billmanzi

Up in Smoke

Posted on January 16, 2009 by billmanzi

How about viewing the original trailer for “Up in Smoke” from Cheech and Chong. Do I really look like Stacy Keach, the cop on the trail of pot smugglers Cheech and Chong?

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Obama pledges Entitlement Reform at the Post

Posted on January 16, 2009 by billmanzi

President elect Barack Obama, for the second time in a few short weeks, again sounded the alarm on the need for entitlement reform. He did so in an interview at the Washington Post, the audio which is attached to this … Continue reading →

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Governors Speech: Sweeping Rhetoric, Few Specifics

Posted on January 15, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick tonight gave his State of the State speech, outlining a tough road ahead which will include cuts to localities that will bring layoffs to police, fire, and teachers. The Governor called for “reform” of state government in … Continue reading →

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The Long Goodbye

Posted on January 15, 2009 by billmanzi

President Bush delivered his last speech to the country as President, highlighting the positives (as he sees them) from his eight years in power. The President admitted to setbacks, and said he would do some things differently if given a … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s Artist of the Month

Posted on January 15, 2009 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI NAMES JOSHUA LETOURNEAU AS JANUARY’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Joshua Letourneau as January’s Artist of the Month. Joshua is a Methuen resident and … Continue reading →

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Legislature Grants 9-C Authority to Governor

Posted on January 15, 2009 by billmanzi

The Legislature yesterday granted expanded 9-c authority to Governor Deval Patrick to close a budget gap that is at about one billion dollars. In doing so the legislature exempted themselves, the judiciary, and constitutional officers from the expanded authority. It … Continue reading →

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The Tribune Editorial on Pot

Posted on January 15, 2009 by billmanzi

The Eagle Tribune ran an editorial on my proposal to add additional civil fines for public usage of marijuana. And I know it may be rare to praise an editorial that questions the underlying rationale for a proposal I am … Continue reading →

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Senate Proposes Transportation Reforms

Posted on January 14, 2009 by billmanzi

Senate President Therese Murray and Senate Transportation Chair Steve Baddour today presented a bold outline of where the Senate hopes to lead Massachusetts in transportation policy. The plan outlined today had no revenue component, but Senator Baddour estimates cost savings … Continue reading →

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Melrose’s Rob Dolan to Head Mayors Association

Posted on January 14, 2009 by billmanzi

Melrose Mayor Rob Dolan will be nominated to head the Massachusetts Mayor’s Association at our annual meeting on January 24th. Mayor Dolan is an outstanding leader, and a really great choice to head our association. He comes in at a … Continue reading →

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Dinner with Barack!

Posted on January 13, 2009 by billmanzi

Politico is reporting that Barack Obama had dinner tonight at the home of George Will, with other attendees being Charles Krauthammer, as well as David Brooks and William Kristol. Wow, what a dinner that must have been. How did Kristol … Continue reading →

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