Author Archives: billmanzi

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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Voter Registration

Posted on August 22, 2007 by billmanzi

Local Voter registration deadlines are fast approaching, and I urge everyone to get registered if you are not already. Methuen has two City Council preliminary elections, and August 29 is the last day to register for that election. My congrats … Continue reading →

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Joint Statement on Polartec Malden Mills

Posted on August 21, 2007 by billmanzi

Mayor Michael Sullivan of Lawrence, a Republican, and I have issued the below statement on Polartec, formerly Malden Mills. Our statement stems from our concerns about this critically important company. As the primary elections for the Fifth Congressional District seat … Continue reading →

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SCHIP Battle Continues

Posted on August 21, 2007 by billmanzi

The Bush Administration continues to battle the Congress over the federal program to insure children. The latest escalation comes via new administrative rules promulgated by the Administration to limit participation in the program. (See my previous posts on SCHIP) The … Continue reading →

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Target Ready

Posted on August 20, 2007 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Target store is scheduled to open shortly, and the Eagle Tribune has written a good piece on the jobs that this development will bring. The Loop has been an enormous success story for Methuen, and the addition of Target … Continue reading →

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Cape Wind Part Two

Posted on August 18, 2007 by billmanzi

Well I have finished reading Cape Wind, and I really did enjoy the book. Some great inside detail on the battle to create a wind farm off of Nantucket Sound. The book is obviously pro Cape Wind, and really does … Continue reading →

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Democrats and Iraq

Posted on August 13, 2007 by billmanzi

Despite fervent anti-war rhetoric the Democratic presidential candidates have all taken positions that may lead to a longer stay in Iraq for American troops. The Sunday New York Times has detailed the positions taken, and with one exception it appears … Continue reading →

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Romney Rolls in Iowa

Posted on August 13, 2007 by billmanzi

As predicted here some time ago Mitt Romney won a decisive victory in the Iowa straw poll on Saturday. Romney took some late heat for all of the spending he has done, (according to some estimates over $800 per vote) … Continue reading →

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Poverty and Pre-School

Posted on August 10, 2007 by billmanzi

The Wall Street Journal published an outstanding article on the benefits of pre-school on Thursday. The article focused on the political movement towards pre-school, and the benefits that pre-school has. Both Florida and Oklahoma have started providing free pre-school, with … Continue reading →

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