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A Review of “The Second Most Powerful Man in the World: The Life of Admiral William D Leahy”

Posted on August 4, 2019 by billmanzi

The Second Most Powerful Man in the World: The Life of Admiral William D. Leahy, Roosevelt’s Chief of Staff by Phillips Payson O’Brien My rating: 3 of 5 stars An interesting book on the life and impactful military and political … Continue reading →

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The NRC Denies C-10 Petition on Seabrook Station

Posted on July 26, 2019 by billmanzi

C-10, in light of the successful license amendment and license renewal of Seabrook Station, filed an “emergency petition” with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, seeking review of those decisions by the Commission. C-10 Research and Education Foundation filed a petition related … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Unveils a New Personnel Policy

Posted on July 20, 2019 by billmanzi

The Town of Seabrook has developed a new personnel policy, which has been incorporated into a new employee handbook, distributed to all employees, and provided to any new hires. My thanks to Deputy Town Manager Kelly O’Connor and Municipal Resources, … Continue reading →

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Coffee With a Cop June Edition

Posted on July 5, 2019 by billmanzi

Our thanks to the Seabrook Beach Village District for hosting the June 2019 Coffee With a Cop at the Beach District Building. Thanks to Chief Walker and Deputy Gelineau for all of their work in putting this event together. Coffee … Continue reading →

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A Look at “Camelot’s End: Kennedy vs Carter and the Fight that Broke the Democratic Party” by Jon Ward

Posted on July 4, 2019 by billmanzi

Camelot’s End: Kennedy vs. Carter and the Fight that Broke the Democratic Party by Jon Ward My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Jimmy Carter/Teddy Kennedy race for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1980 was an epic fight and Jon … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Seabrook Water Department Foreman Herb Fowler

Posted on July 2, 2019 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Seabrook Water Department Foreman Herb Fowler, who is retiring after 42 years of service to the Town of Seabrook. Herb has been part of a Seabrook Water Department that has grown, and is today a model water department. … Continue reading →

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The Seabrook Fire Memorial 2019

Posted on June 30, 2019 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Firefighters Memorial has been moved to the Seabrook Fire Station, and the Town remembered those that have come before us in the Fire Service in Seabrook with a ceremony on Saturday. Thanks to Chief William Edwards for making … Continue reading →

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The David Miliband 2019 Fulbright Lecture

Posted on June 21, 2019 by billmanzi

The David Miliband 2019 Fulbright Speech “Global Politics in the Age of Impunity” is worth a look. Axios covered the speech by the former British Foreign Secretary and looked at some of the highlights. From Axios: Miliband contends that from … Continue reading →

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A Review of “The Hill to Die On: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump’s America”

Posted on June 9, 2019 by billmanzi

The Hill to Die On: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump’s America by Jake Sherman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another look at the first half of the Trump Administration, but this time from the perspective … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Memorial Day Celebration 2019

Posted on May 27, 2019 by billmanzi

A beautiful day for the Seabrook Memorial Day celebration yesterday. Thank you to Katie Duffey for all of her hard work, as well as our DPW for all of the preparation. As always our thanks and gratitude to the Raymond … Continue reading →

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