Author Archives: billmanzi

Thank You to those that helped

Posted on December 29, 2008 by billmanzi

The Eagle Tribune wrote a very nice editorial about people pulling together to help during the recent ice storm that crippled the region. They pointed out that many pitched in and praised the spirit of giving that characterizes the people … Continue reading →

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More Authority for Mayors Part 2

Posted on December 28, 2008 by billmanzi

Today’s Eagle Tribune has an article that again discusses the potential for changing the criteria for cities to join the State GIC. Under current state law for a city to join the state GIC and take advantage of its lower … Continue reading →

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Caroline Steps out (Gingerly)

Posted on December 28, 2008 by billmanzi

Caroline Kennedy, taking increasing flak from within New York’s Democratic establishment, has started to interact a little bit more with the media, granting the Associated Press and the New York Times interviews. This clip from MSNBC has some highlights. Kennedy … Continue reading →

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Merrimack Valley Christmas Tournament

Posted on December 27, 2008 by billmanzi

I did not have a chance to make it to the first day of the Boys Basketball Christmas Tourney being played this year in Lawrence, but I am sure there was some great basketball played. Methuen lost to the undefeated … Continue reading →

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The Obama Holiday Message

Posted on December 25, 2008 by billmanzi

President Elect Barack Obama’s weekly radio message with a holiday theme. Nice job. What do you think of his putting the weekly “radio” address on You Tube?

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Merry Christmas to All

Posted on December 25, 2008 by billmanzi

Merry Christmas to all. I have included one of my favorite pop Christmas tunes from the Bare Naked Ladies, with Sarah Maclachlan. Enjoy the holiday! christmas-bare-naked-ladies-sarah-mclachlan-god-rest-ye-merry-gentlemen

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Answering the boo birds

Posted on December 24, 2008 by billmanzi

The comment section over at the Eagle Tribune is a very popular section of their online edition, with folks given a chance to comment on the story of the day and mix in praise and criticism of public officials and … Continue reading →

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More Authority for Mayors

Posted on December 24, 2008 by billmanzi

Today’s Eagle Tribune has a story talking about my belief that Mayor’s ought to have a greater role in the awarding of school side collective bargaining contracts. It was an accurate reflection of my position and one that I believe … Continue reading →

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Clean Coal takes to airwaves

Posted on December 22, 2008 by billmanzi

“This is Reality” has put out a new ad “touting” clean coal. Pretty good humor for the holidays.

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Dick Weighs In

Posted on December 22, 2008 by billmanzi

Vice President Dick Cheney, in an interview on Fox, exchanged some heavy fire with Vice President elect Joseph Biden, mocking Biden’s ideas on the role of the Vice President and defending his own view of the expansive powers of the … Continue reading →

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