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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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Seabrook Swim Safety Event

Posted on May 23, 2019 by billmanzi

Thank you to Police Chief Brett Walker, the New Hampshire State Beach Patrol Deputy Chief Murphy and Captain Kelley, and New Hampshire Marine Patrol Captain Dunleavy, for putting on the swim safety seminar last night at the Seabrook Recreation Center. … Continue reading →

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A Look at “Tip O’Neill and the Democratic Century” by John Farrell.

Posted on May 12, 2019 by billmanzi

Tip O’Neill and the Democratic Century by John A. Farrell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Bumped into this book in my library, so I read it the old fashioned way, and I am very happy I did. Thomas P. … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Reaches Tax Agreement With NextEra on Seabrook Station

Posted on May 7, 2019 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Board of Selectmen yesterday announced that a three year tax agreement with NextEra, the owner of the Seabrook Station nuclear plant, had been achieved. The agreement covers FY 2018-2019-2020, and calls for NextEra to make tax payments of … Continue reading →

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No Sure Things in 2020. (Or Go Mid-West Young Man)

Posted on April 30, 2019 by billmanzi

Is it too early to start looking at the 2020 Electoral College Map? In light of some of the predictions I am reading from both Democrats and Republicans I think a good look at the map might sober up many … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Goes Paperless for Board of Selectmen Meetings

Posted on April 20, 2019 by billmanzi

The Town of Seabrook has gone paperless for Board of Selectmen meetings, allowing us to transmit data, including backup data, to the Board of Selectmen more efficiently, with significantly less staff time, paper, and copying costs for the Town. With … Continue reading →

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A look at “The End of the Party: The Rise and Fall of New Labour” by Andrew Rawnsley

Posted on April 6, 2019 by billmanzi

The End of the Party: The Rise and Fall of New Labour by Andrew Rawnsley My rating: 5 of 5 stars A terrific, and detailed book, about the second and third terms of “New Labour” led by Tony Blair, and … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Eric Clapton

Posted on March 30, 2019 by billmanzi

One of the very greatest musicians of his era, and most certainly at the top of the list of the great rock guitarists, Eric Clapton turns 74 today. He has never been content to stay in one musical spot for … Continue reading →

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