Author Archives: billmanzi

Democrats win in Mississippi?

Posted on May 14, 2008 by billmanzi

A special congressional election in Mississippi’s First Congressional District was won yesterday by Democrat Travis Childers. This district has been considered safe Republican, and the Democratic victory (the third straight Democratic special election victory) set off alarm bells within the … Continue reading →

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Clinton Romps

Posted on May 14, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator Hillary Clinton, facing long odds to secure the Democratic nomination, crushed Senator Barack Obama last night in West Virginia. The final tally: Clinton 239,062 67% Obama 91,652 26% Edwards 26,076 7% The race, with the demographics of West Virginia, … Continue reading →

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Who is Barack Obama?Idealist? Pragmatist? Both??

Posted on May 11, 2008 by billmanzi

With Obama now being the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party many have asked, or will ask that question. The New York Times ran a pretty good story on Senator Obama today, with a focus on his evolution from a … Continue reading →

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Sullivan Outed

Posted on May 9, 2008 by billmanzi

As we get closer to the final weigh in for Latitudes “biggest loser” competition it has become obvious that my competition, Mayor Michael Sullivan is begining to crumble under the pressure. As Tom Duggan has reported at http://www.tommyduggan.com Mayor Sullivan … Continue reading →

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Rep Campbell Delivers for Methuen

Posted on May 8, 2008 by billmanzi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: May 5, 2008 Linda Campbell 978-989-0722 Campbell Achieves Success for Methuen in House Budget The House of Representatives completed their work on the Fiscal Year 2009 budget, with Representative Linda Dean Campbell of Methuen achieving some … Continue reading →

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Statement on Termination of Police Chief

Posted on May 8, 2008 by billmanzi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: May 7, 2008 Matt Kraunelis 978-983-8508 Mayor Manzi Discharges Police Chief Today, I have informed Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon that, effective immediately, he is discharged from his position as Chief of Police. This follows as … Continue reading →

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Obama wins North Carolina

Posted on May 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Barack Obama cruised to victory in the North Carolina primary tonight, inching closer to the Democratic nomination. With 72% of the precincts reporting the totals were: Obama 56% Clinton 42% Other 2% Obama was expected to win this primary, but … Continue reading →

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A Rich analysis

Posted on May 6, 2008 by billmanzi

New York Times columnist Frank Rich wrote an interesting piece on Sunday that discussed the so called “pastor problem”. Rich talked about the endorsement of John McCain by Pastor John Hagee, and some of the clips available on you tube … Continue reading →

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Post Office Blues

Posted on May 6, 2008 by billmanzi

The Tribune recently wrote an editorial supporting a new postal facility for Methuen, and it really was right on the mark. I have had a good meeting with the head honcho’s over at the U.S. Postal Service, and I appreciate … Continue reading →

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A progressive water rate at last

Posted on May 5, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council has set a “tiered” or progressive water rate to replace the “flat” rate they had voted in earlier this year. In passing the first increase in many years the Council, in moving to a tiered system, … Continue reading →

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