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M.B.T.A. heads towards insolvency

Posted on December 15, 2008 by billmanzi

With the prospective toll hikes at the Pike taking all of our attention the dire financial condition of the M.B.T.A. has not received much attention lately. But we should all start paying attention, as the situation there goes from bad … Continue reading →

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The RNC Attacks

Posted on December 15, 2008 by billmanzi

The RNC, in its zeal to hang the problems of Illinois Governor Rod Blogovetich around Barack Obama, has released this video. Pretty much of a stretch here, don’t you think?

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Bush Ducks in Iraq

Posted on December 14, 2008 by billmanzi

President Bush, in a news conference with Iraqi President al-Maliki, had two shoes thrown at him by an Egyptian journalist. The President was nimble in ducking the first shoe, and unafraid as he stood in to duck the second. I … Continue reading →

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Methuen Schools Closed Tommorow

Posted on December 14, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen Public Schools will be closed tommorow, Monday December 15th due to ongoing power related problems. We are continuing to experience power outages for many residents, with the West End of Methuen appearing to be the slowest to be … Continue reading →

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Transportation Sec. Cohen on the chopping block?

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

State Transportation Secretary Bernard Cohen appears to be on the chopping block according to reports in the Boston Herald. Governor Patrick has been taking heavy incoming flak from key legislators over his Administration’s delay in putting out a comprehensive transportation … Continue reading →

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Bush to the Rescue?????

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

President Bush appears to be moving towards offering some relief to the auto industry, as he has reportedly dropped his opposition to utilization of the T.A.R.P. funds allocated by Congress earlier this year. Talks have begun, with details hard to … Continue reading →

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Obama Names Donovan HUD Secretary

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

President elect Obama today named former New York City Comissioner of Housing Preservation and Development Shaun Donovan to be the Secreatary of Housing and Urban Development. Donovan was a H.U.D. deputy during the Clinton Administration.

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Methuen Power Situation

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen continues to suffer widespread power outages, with restorations coming slowly but surely. National Grid has mobilized a large workforce to deal with downed trees and power lines that impacted us so severely yesterday. I have declared a State of … Continue reading →

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Methuen State of Emergency

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN METHUEN Due to the inclement weather and power outages, Mayor Manzi has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Methuen. For assistance related to the weather, please call 978-983-8930 locally and … Continue reading →

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Methuen City Hall Closed

Posted on December 12, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen City Hall has been closed due to this storm, which has taken down power. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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