Author Archives: billmanzi

Dead Heat in Iowa

Posted on August 3, 2007 by billmanzi

A new Washington Post-ABC poll shows a virtual dead heat in Iowa between Senator Barak Obama, Senator Hillary Clinton, and former Senator John Edwards. In the poll, 27 percent said they would vote for Obama, 26 percent for Clinton and … Continue reading →

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Chapter 40B Guest Post

Posted on August 2, 2007 by billmanzi

John Belskis has offered the following post. Thanks to him for taking the time. I offer this OpEd piece and hope you find it informative. Longer than most posts, but many will find it very interesting. 40B Disinformation in the … Continue reading →

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A trillion for Iraq

Posted on August 1, 2007 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe is reporting today that the true cost of the war in Iraq is likely to be in the trillion dollar range. The war in Iraq could ultimately cost well over a trillion dollars — at least double … Continue reading →

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Brooks Pharmacy

Posted on August 1, 2007 by billmanzi

As the Eagle-Tribune reports today I have communicated to Brooks Pharmacy on Pleasant Street the possibility that Methuen could revoke their occupancy permit based on their non-compliance with access rules governing the state regulated curb cuts. I did this as … Continue reading →

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City Council Races Set

Posted on August 1, 2007 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council races appear to be set, pending final certification of signatures. The below are the current list. City Council At-large, 3 seats Stephen Zanni, 70 Sevoian Drive* Jennifer Kannan, 10 Grandview Road Joyce Campagnone, 2 Currier St. … Continue reading →

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Federal Grants

Posted on August 1, 2007 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen has received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice requesting re-payment of $170,000 in grant money associated with the five year weed and seed grant. While the letter is not good news it fails to … Continue reading →

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The Tsongas Slip

Posted on July 27, 2007 by billmanzi

A gaffe by Niki Tsongas has led to two major newstories and much Internet chatter about her claim (highlighted on YouTube) to have “represented the District for ten years”. From the Eagle Tribune. “I represented (the district) in Washington for … Continue reading →

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New Controversy for Chapter 40B

Posted on July 27, 2007 by billmanzi

Chapter 40B, the State’s so called anti-snob zoning law, is under renewed attack. The Boston Globe has run a story detailing a renewed effort to repeal the law by a group formed for that purpose. On Monday, John Belskis, founder … Continue reading →

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Big Boys Do Cry (The Tom Delay Story)

Posted on July 24, 2007 by billmanzi

Well the moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived. Tom Delay has put out his biography, and I am sure that the people of Massachusetts will be breaking down the doors at the local bookstores to get … Continue reading →

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Bea’s Riverfront Land

Posted on July 23, 2007 by billmanzi

I have recently announced that Methuen would begin the process of improving the so called Bea’s site without the addition of a full boat ramp. This gateway site along the river has provoked much discussion, with people advocating for passive … Continue reading →

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