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Supreme Court Voids D.C. Gun Ban

Posted on June 27, 2008 by billmanzi

In a decision that made history the U.S. Supreme Court, in a five to four decision, voided the Washington D.C. law that prohibited the ownership of handguns. The D.C. law also required that rifles and shotguns owned be kept in … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick’s Readiness Report

Posted on June 25, 2008 by billmanzi

I have posted the full readiness report by Governor Patrick, released today. I have not even read it as of yet so I can offer no comment, but it is here for your examination and comment. Readiness Report

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Katherine Lavigne named permanent Chief of Police

Posted on June 25, 2008 by billmanzi

I will on Friday send up to the City Council the name of Katherine Lavigne to be the new permanent Chief of the Methuen Police Department. Chief Lavigne has been the acting Chief for close to a year, and in … Continue reading →

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Live Call in Show Wednesday Night

Posted on June 24, 2008 by billmanzi

I will host my second live call in show tommorow evening at 7:30 with City Councilors Jennifer Kannan and Jeanne Pappalardo. The show will start at 7:30 p.m. on MCTV Channel 8 on Comcast. Please give me a call to … Continue reading →

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Governor Unveils Readiness Project

Posted on June 24, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick unveiled yesterday some key components of his effort to overhaul education in Massachusetts, but without specifying how the initiative would be financed. Governor Patrick has a big agenda in this field, with many stated goals sure to … Continue reading →

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George Carlin Dies

Posted on June 23, 2008 by billmanzi

Comedian George Carlin passed yesterday at age 71. Carlin was quite a character, and had created some controversy with his use of profanity on the radio (the seven words routine). He became a counter-culture icon and a pretty big draw … Continue reading →

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Municipal Relief Package

Posted on June 22, 2008 by billmanzi

I have listed below the language that came out of the budget passed by the Senate dealing with the municipal relief package filed by the Merrimack Valley Mayors coalition. With the conference committee poised to report out on the reconciliation … Continue reading →

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Obama Opens Wide Lead

Posted on June 22, 2008 by billmanzi

A new Newsweek poll has Barack Obama opening a wide lead on John McCain. The Newsweek poll puts Obama up by fifteen points as well as giving him some other relatively good news. From Newsweek: The latest numbers on voter … Continue reading →

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Mayors Summer Jobs for Youth Initiative 2008

Posted on June 21, 2008 by billmanzi

I was pleased to join Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini and Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan yesterday for the announcement of the Mayors Summer Jobs for Youth Initiative for 2008. This initiative, run through the Career Center of the Merrimack Valley Workforce … Continue reading →

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The Ad Wars Start

Posted on June 20, 2008 by billmanzi

Barack Obama unveiled a new ad campaign yesterday on the heels of his opting out of the public finance system. The significance of that opt out may be seen immediately, with Obama running this ad in what are usually solid … Continue reading →

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