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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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Methuen Schools Closed

Posted on December 12, 2008 by billmanzi

Due to this storm which has downed power lines and trees throughout the City Methuen has closed its schools for today, Friday December 12th. City and National Grid crews are working to restore power and remove fallen trees throughout the … Continue reading →

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Auto Talks Collapse in Senate

Posted on December 11, 2008 by billmanzi

Negotiations in the United States Senate over the bill to provide government assistance to U.S. automakers collapsed tonight, a victim of disagreement over wage concessions by the U.A.W. The Republicans in the Senate appear prepared to roll the dice on … Continue reading →

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The Obama Press Conference

Posted on December 11, 2008 by billmanzi

New HHS Secretary Tom Daschle is introduced, and President elect Obama takes questions on the scandal involving the Governor of Illinois. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28177589#28177589

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The Real Numbers in Auto Wages

Posted on December 11, 2008 by billmanzi

Yesterday’s New York Times had an interesting analysis of auto wages, and the disparity between the U.A.W. organized plants and the non union manufacturers. The Times story refers to the $73 an hour wage rate often cited by those folks … Continue reading →

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