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Central Catholic Juggernaut Slowed, But Not Stopped

Posted on January 3, 2009 by billmanzi

Central Catholic won its second consecutive boys basketball Christmas Tournament by defeating Andover High School 59-51 at Lawrence High School. Andover coach Dave Fazio employed double team tactics on Central Catholic’s Billy Marsden and on Carson Desrosiers, and held Marsden … Continue reading →

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Caroline You Knows Her Way

Posted on January 2, 2009 by billmanzi

Caroline Kennedy continues to take her lumps, with a new You Tube video counting the times she said “you know” during the course of her several public prouncements. Today’s Herald has a Margery Egan column withdrawing her earlier support for … Continue reading →

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Methuen Music for New Years

Posted on January 1, 2009 by billmanzi

Here is more Steve Marvin, performing with the Artie Barsamian Band at our Greycourt Concert Series, performing “Fly Me to the Moon”. Great stuff from Steve and Artie!

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More Cuts Coming

Posted on December 31, 2008 by billmanzi

The Governor yesterday announced to the media that the state budget remains about one billion dollars short, which will trigger a new round of budget cuts that likely will include local aid. Governor Deval Patrick said yesterday that he was … Continue reading →

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Torrisi Throws Dimasi Overboard

Posted on December 30, 2008 by billmanzi

State Rep. David Torrisi (D)North Andover has indicated he will vote “present” next week instead of voting for Sal Dimasi’s re-election as House Speaker. From the Globe: Representative David Torrisi, the House chairman of the Committee on Labor and Workforce … Continue reading →

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An unsustainable path

Posted on December 30, 2008 by billmanzi

Recent columns in the Washington Post and the New York Times point to something that has been discussed on this blog for some time, including the pre-meltdown period. And that is the just about insane economic ideas that have pushed … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tourney Heats Up

Posted on December 30, 2008 by billmanzi

In the Greater Lawrence Boys Basketball Christmas Tournament Methuen defeated Greater Lawrence Regional by a 59-50 score. Methuen controlled the tempo and withstood some late pressure from the Reggies to chalk up the win. In a highly anticipated matchup State … Continue reading →

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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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