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Victorian Outing in Methuen

Posted on September 16, 2007 by billmanzi

The Victorian outing is on for today, Sunday September 16th. A great event to benefit the Methuen Historic Society on the grounds of Greycourt Park. I hope to see you there today. Details are below. Contact: Joe Bella 978-683-2252 Victorian … Continue reading →

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The Greenspan Memoir

Posted on September 15, 2007 by billmanzi

Alan Greenspan’s new book, a memoir, will be hitting the bookstores shortly but is already creating a stir. Greenspan, an 18 year Fed Chairman, has been considered to be a leader of orthodox Republican economic thinking. Yet his book takes … Continue reading →

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Methuen Senior Center Upgrade

Posted on September 14, 2007 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen has awarded a bid to renovate the Senior Center roof, and the work has begun. We were fortunate to have received a $50,000 grant from the Commonwealth for this work. I am delighted that this wonderful … Continue reading →

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Health Care Inflation Roaring

Posted on September 13, 2007 by billmanzi

While the State talks of and tries to implement health care reform today’s Globe headlines another double-digit increase in health care inflation for employer covered health care plans. The increases, pegged at between 8-12 percent, are amongst the highest in … Continue reading →

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The Democratic Tactical Retreat

Posted on September 13, 2007 by billmanzi

With the testimony of General Petraeus and a prime time address by President Bush tonight the Administration has launched a political counter-attack on war critics that has forcibly moved the Democratic leadership off of their original political course of all … Continue reading →

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Methuen Housing Authority

Posted on September 13, 2007 by billmanzi

I was pleased to be able to deliver a municipal check to the Methuen Housing Authority for $13,700 on Tuesday night. The check was from the City of Methuen on a bond that had been posted many years ago. The … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Water

Posted on September 11, 2007 by billmanzi

Today’s Tribune has a story about water rates in Methuen. While the story focuses on the immediate consequences of City Council non-action on rates I think it is important to review in greater detail. At the start of this year … Continue reading →

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Tragedy in Methuen

Posted on September 6, 2007 by billmanzi

As all of you know Methuen suffered a terrible loss on Labor Day weekend when a child was killed in an accident at the Tenney School. As a City we grieve this loss, and our hearts and prayers are with … Continue reading →

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Clinton and Terrorism

Posted on August 25, 2007 by billmanzi

Hillary Clinton has ignited a heavy round of criticism for comments indicating that another terrorist attack would give Republican’s a political advantage, and that she was the Democratic candidate best suited to blunt that advantage. The Washington Post reports that … Continue reading →

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The Fifth District Candidates Respond

Posted on August 24, 2007 by billmanzi

As you know from this blog Mayor Sullivan and I issued a joint statement on Polartec (Malden Mills) a couple of days ago. The Eagle Tribune has written a story, and got the candidates to respond. And what did the … Continue reading →

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