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Beas’s Lot Money is Accepted

Posted on July 8, 2008 by billmanzi

The City Council last night voted to accept a $250,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to create a park and a boat ramp at the site of the old Beas’s restaurant. The vote was 6-2, with Councilors Pappalardo and … Continue reading →

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City Council Approves Lavigne as Chief of Police

Posted on July 8, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council unanimously approved Katherine Lavigne as Chief of Police last night. The vote was 7-0, with Councilor John Cronin abstaining and Councilor Larry Giordano absent. Chief Lavigne has done an outstanding job for this community under some … Continue reading →

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Methuen Fireworks on for Tonight

Posted on July 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen’s rain delayed fireworks will begin tonight with Beetlejuice performing at 7:30, and the fireworks display begining at 9:30. We will be at Nicholson stadium for the festivities.

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Nadal the New King of Wimbledon

Posted on July 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Rafael Nadal, in a truly epic Wimbledon final, dethroned Roger Federer in five sets to be the first man since Bjorn Borg to win the French and Wimbledon titles in the same year. Todays matched, twice delayed by rain, will … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Wimbledon

Posted on July 5, 2008 by billmanzi

Tennis on a political blog? Yes, because tommorows Wimbleldon Championship Match will be a true slugfest, with Roger Federer looking for his sixth straight Wimbledon title against the man he has beaten in the last two finals, Rafael Nadal. Nadal … Continue reading →

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Obama Tacks to the Center

Posted on July 5, 2008 by billmanzi

Yes, we are hearing those murmurs of disapproval as Senator Barack Obama begins his inexorable slide towards the center of the political spectrum as he gears up for the general election. Whatever else you may think of him Barack Obama … Continue reading →

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Methuen Fireworks Rained Out

Posted on July 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Torrential downpours have forced postponement of tonights Methuen Fireworks display. The tentative rain date is Sunday July 6.

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McCain Shakes it up

Posted on July 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Struggling with getting out a message and trailing in the polls John McCain once again shook up his campaign, bringing in veteran political operative Steve Schmidt to take control of his operation. The move shifts responsibility away from campaign manager … Continue reading →

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Methuen Fireworks Tonight

Posted on July 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be held tonight at Nicholson Stadium, with Beetle Juice and Friends performing starting at 7:30, and a spectacular fireworks show begining at 9:30. The rain date is Sunday July 6th. Hope to see … Continue reading →

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Casinos take a financial hit

Posted on July 2, 2008 by billmanzi

The casino industry, long thought to be recession proof, is taking a big hit these days as the economic slowdown takes its toll. Even Las Vegas, the capital of casino gaming in the United States, is suffering. The casino industry, … Continue reading →

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