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SCHIP Override Fails

Posted on October 19, 2007 by billmanzi

With 273 votes, including 44 Republicans, the override of the Bush veto on SCHIP failed in the House of Representatives yesterday. Democrats pledged to bring the bill back with only minor changes, and it appears that if those changes are … Continue reading →

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Trauma Intervention Program Annual Dinner

Posted on October 19, 2007 by billmanzi

Jayan Landry, the CEO Executive Director of the Merrimack Valley Trauma Intervention Program, has put together a truly outstanding organization that does so much good in the most difficult of times. I had the opportunity to attend the 14th annual … Continue reading →

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Veterans Director Named

Posted on October 18, 2007 by billmanzi

I have selected a Veterans Agent to replace the retired Edward Hoppy Curran. After a search committee made a recommendation I will send the name of Thomas Hargreaves to the City Council as the next Veterans Agent. From the Press … Continue reading →

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Campbell Endorses Manzi

Posted on October 17, 2007 by billmanzi

State Representative Linda Dean Campbell today endorsed my candidacy for re-election as the Mayor of Methuen. I have a truly great working relationship with Representative Campbell, and I consider her to be an outstanding public servant. I am honored that … Continue reading →

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New Playground Equipment for CGS

Posted on October 17, 2007 by billmanzi

On Saturday I joined the Principal of the CGS Brandi Kwong for the unveiling of the new Playground equipment at the CGS School in East Methuen. The Comprehensive Grammar School is the oldest of our four K-8 schools, and this … Continue reading →

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Tsongas Wins the Fifth

Posted on October 17, 2007 by billmanzi

Democrat Niki Tsongas won the Fifth Congessional seat in a relatively tight election last night, defeating Republican Jim Ogonowski by 51% to 45%. Tsongas won the race by winning the urban areas (Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill) and racking up good margins … Continue reading →

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SCHIP Rubber Meets the Road

Posted on October 16, 2007 by billmanzi

Today’s Washington Post has a story detailing the real results of the continuing funding battle over the State Children’s Health Insurance program. The House on Thursday will attempt an override of the President’s veto, but it does not appear that … Continue reading →

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Senator Kennedy in Methuen

Posted on October 16, 2007 by billmanzi

Senator Ted Kennedy visited Methuen to stump for Niki Tsongas this past week along with his lovely wife (and even his two dogs). The senior senator was articulate and dynamic in urging the crowd to participate by voting for Niki … Continue reading →

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Elder Services 6k Run

Posted on October 15, 2007 by billmanzi

Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley had their 6K run yesterday. I stopped by to wish them well and saw my CCHS 74′ classmate Tony Palmisano of Elder Services running the show. It was a great event that started at … Continue reading →

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Fifty Years at the P.M.A.

Posted on October 13, 2007 by billmanzi

Presentation of Mary Academy in Methuen is celebrating fifty years in Methuen, and they are undertaking a big celebration. I was priveleged to join School Principal Rose Maria Redmond and President Sister Susan Frederick for an opening ceremony celebrating this … Continue reading →

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