Author Archives: billmanzi

Grievance Denied

Posted on March 31, 2008 by billmanzi

I have denied a grievance by the Methuen Police Patrolman’s Association which essentially demanded an extra day off on Christmas Eve, a benefit bestowed by contract on another bargaining unit. The MPPA demand would have cost Methuen taxpayers a chunk … Continue reading →

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Rep. Barbara L’Italien Roasts Manzi in Song

Posted on March 30, 2008 by billmanzi

State Rep. Barbara L’Italien really takes me over the coals with song. Unlike Rep. Linda Dean Campbell Rep. L’Italien can really sing.

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Clinton: In to the Convention

Posted on March 30, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator Hillary Clinton, responding to some calls for her withdrawal, stated that she is in the race until the convention, and renewed her call for a resolution to the issue of seating the Michigan and Florida delegations. From the Washington … Continue reading →

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Mayor Mike Sullivan at Luncheon

Posted on March 29, 2008 by billmanzi

Lawrence Mayor Micharl Sullivan makes fun of me during the St Patrick’s day lunch in Methuen. Mike looks pretty heavy to me.

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St Patrick’s Day Fun Video Clips

Posted on March 29, 2008 by billmanzi

I will post some of the video clips from our St Patrick’s day luncheon. This first one features Colie Ryan of the Claddagh Pub telling a couple of jokes and making fun of Mike Sullivan and I.

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Methuen Girls Basketball Video 3

Posted on March 29, 2008 by billmanzi

The third installment of the Methuen Girls Basketball teams recognition at the Methuen School Committee.

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Methuen Girls Basketball Video 2

Posted on March 29, 2008 by billmanzi

Here is the second video from the three video clips I am posting.

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Methuen Girls Recognized by School Committee

Posted on March 29, 2008 by billmanzi

I have placed the first of three videos here from the School Committee recognition of the Methuen Girls Basketball team. The second and third videos will have some clips from their trip to Biloxi to help the victims of Hurricane … Continue reading →

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Sacred Cows Falling-Police Details under Scrutiny

Posted on March 28, 2008 by billmanzi

Today’s Globe has a story by Matt Viser detailing the united front being put on by Governor Deval Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray, Speaker Sal Dimasi, and a host of legislators (including Methuen Senator and Transportation Chair Steve Baddour)for reform … Continue reading →

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Like a Phoenix- Al Gore on Ballot Two

Posted on March 27, 2008 by billmanzi

With both major candidates locked in a political death struggle, and with the possibility of a first ballot deadlock could Al Gore emerge as a compromise candidate on ballot two at the convention? While the idea (as far as I … Continue reading →

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