Author Archives: billmanzi

Water Politics

Posted on November 22, 2007 by billmanzi

With the delivery of the new water bills I have received many calls due to the increase in rates. The process of determining a rate has been mired in political mud, and the resulting methodology employed by the City Council … Continue reading →

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Dimasi Bill creates wind storm

Posted on November 17, 2007 by billmanzi

The energy bill being pushed by House Speaker Sal Dimasi has passed the House, but an amendment that passed and is now part of the bill is creating some angst amongst environmentalists. The amendment would make wind farms a by … Continue reading →

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Santa Arrives In Methuen

Posted on November 17, 2007 by billmanzi

Santa arrives in Methuen today, as Methuen’s Santa Parade takes place at 1:00 starting on Pelham Street. The parade route starts at Pelham Street Park and Ride and heads onto Lowell Street to Hampshire Street and onto Broadway, then heads … Continue reading →

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The Ever Shrinking Dollar

Posted on November 15, 2007 by billmanzi

With oil approaching $100 a barrell and gold prices surging past the $800 mark it is time to look at some of the underlying problems of the economy and start wondering if the incessant doomsayers have not been right all … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust

Posted on November 13, 2007 by billmanzi

Today’s Boston Globe details one aspect of the energy bill being pushed by Speaker Dimasi and Governor Patrick. It appears that the Speaker and Governor will be supportive of modification of the funding for the Renewable Energy Trust, the beneficiary … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Memorial Turns Twenty Five

Posted on November 12, 2007 by billmanzi

The Washington Post ran a great story on Veterans Day marking the twenty fifth anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. Thousands of graying Vietnam veterans, many clad in jungle boots and old fatigues, marched down Constitution Avenue yesterday … Continue reading →

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FCC Moves against Cable Companies

Posted on November 12, 2007 by billmanzi

In a somewhat suprising move the FCC has moved to re-regulate some aspects of the cable business, with the Republican Chairman leading the charge. The new proposals, put forward under the so called 70/70 rule promulgated in the 1984 Cable … Continue reading →

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Methuen Rotary Meeting

Posted on November 8, 2007 by billmanzi

PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING Thursday, November 8, 2007, 7-9 p.m. Marsh Grammar School 309 Pelham Street, Methuen This 2nd Public Informational Meeting will provide an update of the study underway to improve safety and relieve congestion at the Route 110 and … Continue reading →

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Thank you Methuen!

Posted on November 7, 2007 by billmanzi

My sincere thanks to the people of Methuen for the support they gave me in yesterdays Mayoral election. I am grateful for the result, and will work hard to justify your confidence. It was a tough campaign at times but … Continue reading →

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Election Day in Methuen

Posted on November 6, 2007 by billmanzi

Today is election day in Methuen, and I urge you all to get out and vote. It is starting out as a rainy day, but hopefully the weather will improve as the day goes on. I will post results for … Continue reading →

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