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Tree Cutting on West Street

Posted on October 3, 2007 by billmanzi

National Grid tree crews plan to move into Methuen starting on West Street on Monday, October 1st. It will be contract crews from Nelson Tree Service. This is part of the National Grid program to trim or eliminate tree branches … Continue reading →

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Police Chief Placed on Leave

Posted on October 2, 2007 by billmanzi

Mayor Manzi Places Methuen Police Chief on Leave Today, I have informed Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon that, effective immediately, he will be placed on paid administrative leave from his position. I stressed to the Chief that this leave is … Continue reading →

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Arlington Neighborhood Community Center

Posted on September 22, 2007 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Arlington Neighborhood has taken delivery of the modular unit that will serve as the new home for their community center. I have worked closely with this neighborhood group for years as a City Councilor, and now as mayor. It … Continue reading →

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Veterans Endorse Tsongas

Posted on September 21, 2007 by billmanzi

The Veterans and Military Families for Progress yesterday endorsed Niki Tsongas in Methuen. It was a wonderful outdoor event, with Methuen’s many Veterans monuments overlooking the gathered group. I was pleased to take part in the event, and there were … Continue reading →

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Boomtown in Methuen

Posted on September 20, 2007 by billmanzi

I had the priviledge today of hosting the unveiling of Methuen’s monument to horses. Championed by equestrian fan Marilyn Long and former Fire Chief Ken Bourassa, this monument pays tribute to the role that the horse has played in our … Continue reading →

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California Dreamin

Posted on September 19, 2007 by billmanzi

A new G.O.P. effort is underway to change the method of selecting California’s electoral votes in the next presidential election. California is currently a winner take all state, with the winner of the state receiving all of California’s 55 electoral … Continue reading →

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Primary Results in Methuen

Posted on September 18, 2007 by billmanzi

Congratulations to all of the City Council candidates who competed in the primary today. I have attached a spreadsheet detailing the results precinct by precinct. In the West District Jeanne Pappalardo led the ticket, followed by Deborah Quinn and Robert … Continue reading →

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Primary Day in Methuen

Posted on September 17, 2007 by billmanzi

Tuesday is primary day in Methuen, with elections being held for West District City Councilor and Central District City Councilor. In the West District the field consists of incumbents Robert Andrew and Deborah Quinn, along with challengers Jeanne Pappalardo, Bryan … Continue reading →

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Casinos in Massachusetts

Posted on September 17, 2007 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick seems poised to announce a three casino plan for Massachusetts sometime today. This plan contemplates the state selling three licenses centered in three separate regions, and then establishing a separate tax rate for those casinos (30 percent?) … Continue reading →

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Fifth Congressional

Posted on September 16, 2007 by billmanzi

As I do a post on the Fifth Congressional results I know I will get some flames about being very late but I had essentially not posted for a week after the results came in. Congratulations to Niki Tsongas and … Continue reading →

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