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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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Cable Competition Comes to Methuen

Posted on August 23, 2007 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen has negotiated a preliminary agreement with Verizon that will bring the Verizon FIOS system to Methuen. I have scheduled a Public Hearing for September 4th at 3:00 p.m. (Link to the Public Hearing Notice here). This … Continue reading →

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Eagle Tribune Endorses Donoghue

Posted on August 22, 2007 by billmanzi

The Eagle Tribune today endorsed Eileen Donoghue for Congress. The Trib joins the Lowell Sun in endorsing the former Lowell Mayor. I found the endorsement interesting, as the Tribune urged a focus on local and regional issues, rather than the … Continue reading →

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