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Harry Potter at the Loop

Posted on July 21, 2007 by billmanzi

I had the pleasure of giving out the first new Harry Potter book at the Borders in Methuen at The Loop at midnight last evening. The Loop was hopping, and it seemed like thousands of people were there, enjoying themselves … Continue reading →

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New Tsongas Poll

Posted on July 21, 2007 by billmanzi

A new survey released by the Tsongas campaign shows Nikki Tsongas with a strong lead in the Democratic primary scheduled in September to replace Martin Meehan. The Lowell Sun is reporting that the Tsongas poll results as In the poll … Continue reading →

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Methuen Master Plan

Posted on July 21, 2007 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Master Plan, in its final form, has been unveiled. This plan, creating a blueprint for so many facets of life in Methuen, is available at the City website or at the Master Plan website. We were fortunate to receive … Continue reading →

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The U.A.W. and Health Care

Posted on July 20, 2007 by billmanzi

As the U.A.W. and the big three automakers prepare to negotiate what promises to be a critically important labor contract the New York Times reports that for the first time U.A.W. retirees outnumber active workers. That shift has the greatest … Continue reading →

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Reid digs in

Posted on July 19, 2007 by billmanzi

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, unable to reach 60 votes to stop a Republican filibuster of a Democratic plan for Iraq withdrawal, pulled all competing proposals off of the legislative agenda, more than likely ensuring that no change in policy … Continue reading →

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Erasing Boundaries Part Three

Posted on July 17, 2007 by billmanzi

I have written in prior posts (link) (link) about our attempts to break down artificial barriers that prevent administrative efficiencies from being achieved. Methuen is one of the cities involved in the planning for a regional dispatch center that would … Continue reading →

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Senator Baddour Press Release on the Budget

Posted on July 17, 2007 by billmanzi

Senator Steve Baddour has issued a press release on the completion of the state budget. I appreciate the work put in by the Senator, as well as Representative Campbell and L’Italien. In his release Baddour highlighted some of the important … Continue reading →

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Jajuga Named President/CEO

Posted on July 16, 2007 by billmanzi

Jim Jajuga was named President/CEO of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce today. Jajuga, former State Senator and former Secretary of Public Safety, was chosen to succeed Sally Cerasulo O’Rourke, who vacated the job to run for mayor. Jajuga, a … Continue reading →

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Accord on SCHIP

Posted on July 16, 2007 by billmanzi

The New York Times is reporting a bipartisan agreement has been reached in the U.S. Senate on an extension to the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which expires on September 30. This extension contemplates an increase in funding for the program … Continue reading →

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Methuen Turnaround

Posted on July 14, 2007 by billmanzi

Today (Saturday July 14) I will be attending the grand opening of Steve Giordano’s Subway on Jackson Street in Methuen. This is Mr. Giordano’s second Subway in Methuen, and we are grateful for his investment. But the larger story here … Continue reading →

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