Author Archives: billmanzi

Oakland Avenue School

Posted on June 8, 2007 by billmanzi

I have agreed (with City Council assent) to renew the lease at the Oakland Avenue School for the Islamic Academy that had an existing lease on the building. The site contains the school, a mosque, and a playground area that … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s FY2008 Budget

Posted on June 7, 2007 by billmanzi

I have posted the 2008 budget submission online. This budget is an extremely difficult one, with all general government departments being forced to accept a de facto cut. I have allocated last years budget numbers to the departments, with no … Continue reading →

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Fifth Congessional AFL-CIO Debate

Posted on June 5, 2007 by billmanzi

The Fifth Congressional District Democratic candidates had a labor-sponsored debate on Monday June 4th. Lynne from Left in Lowell has provided excellent debate coverage. Link to her blog coverage here. There were some interesting exchanges. Comments anyone?

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Methuen’s FY2008 Budget

Posted on June 1, 2007 by billmanzi

I will be submitting the FY2008 budget to the City Council on Monday. Tuesday!This will be an exceedingly difficult budget, with Methuen facing the same fiscal pressures as most other cities and towns in Massachusetts. I will post the entire … Continue reading →

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Council Agenda June 4

Posted on June 1, 2007 by billmanzi

Methuen City Council Agenda is posted for June 4. Link to it here.

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Methuen Budget Workshops Schedule Posted

Posted on May 31, 2007 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council has set the FY2008 Budget Workshop schedule. You can link to it here.

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Re-Election Kickoff

Posted on May 31, 2007 by billmanzi

Please join me as I formally announce my re-election plans on Tuesday June 12 at 7:00 p.m at the Guesthouse Suites 159 Pelham Street in Methuen. I look forward to running an energetic campaign centered around the issues important to … Continue reading →

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Fifth Congressional Debate

Posted on May 24, 2007 by billmanzi

A debate amongst the Fifth Congressional Democratic candidates occurred last night in Chelmsford. It was sponsored by The Citizens for Civic Courage, the Chelmsford Democratic Town Committee, Greater Lowell Area Democrats, and the Third Middlesex Democrats. The focus was on … Continue reading →

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Contractual Authority

Posted on May 22, 2007 by billmanzi

Methuen’s City Council voted down an attempt to restrict Mayoral contractual authority at last night’s (May 21) City Council meeting. The legislation was defeated on a 6-3 vote. The attempt to lower the authority to $25,000 from $50,000 has been … Continue reading →

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Meehan’s Send off letter

Posted on May 18, 2007 by billmanzi

Marty Meehan’s farewell letter to his District was sent using his Congressional franking privelege, costing taxpayers about $40,000. It has drawn a critical article in the Boston Herald. Here is the herald link.

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