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Seabrook K-9 Henry Reports for Duty

Posted on March 6, 2018 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Board of Selectmen, at their March 5, 2018 meeting, were introduced to the Seabrook Police Department’s newest addition, K-9 Dog Henry. The K-9 Program was brought back to Seabrook by the Board of Selectmen, who authorized the initial … Continue reading →

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Review of “Hitler: Ascent 1889-1939”

Posted on February 28, 2018 by billmanzi

Hitler: Ascent 1889-1939 by Volker Ullrich My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another book on Hitler? Why take the time, especially since I have read Kernshaw, Shirer, and lots of other writing on the subject. Volker Ullrich has put out … Continue reading →

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Linda Campbell Fundraiser

Posted on February 27, 2018 by billmanzi

I could not help but see that Rep. Linda Dean Campbell is having a St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser, the details of which are below. I have also attached a video of her singing performance at a prior St Pat’s event. … Continue reading →

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Methuen Dems Caucus

Posted on February 26, 2018 by billmanzi

The Methuen Democrats held their caucus this past Saturday, with a great lineup of candidates and speakers. We had a huge contingent of candidates for the open Third Congressional Seat, as well as candidates and incumbents for many other important … Continue reading →

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Mayor Zanni Honored with Portrait Unveiling at Methuen City Hall

Posted on February 13, 2018 by billmanzi

Methuen Mayor James P. Jajuga hosted a ceremony at the Searles Building, Methuen City Hall, honoring former Mayor Steve Zanni, who had his portrait unveiled and added to the wall outside the Mayor’s Office. The ceremony drew many of Mayor … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Emily Sanborn in Seabrook

Posted on February 12, 2018 by billmanzi

Emily Sanborn, who has worked for the Town of Seabrook for twenty five years, has retired. The Board of Selectmen recognized her many years of outstanding service to the community with a citation at the February meeting. There was a … Continue reading →

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Portsmouth Hospital Donates AED Defib Units to Seabrook

Posted on February 6, 2018 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Board of Selectmen were on hand at the Seabrook Emergency Room to accept a donation from Portsmouth Hospital, who donated 8 “AED” units to the Seabrook Police Department. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that … Continue reading →

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The Seabrook 2018 Warrant is Here

Posted on February 3, 2018 by billmanzi

The 2018 Town of Seabrook warrant is here, attached below. I have also attached an analysis of the capital spending requests contained in the warrant, by Department. In that analysis we take a look below the top line numbers to … Continue reading →

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The Methuen Inaugural Now and Then

Posted on January 1, 2018 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Mayor Elect Jim Jajuga, who will be sworn in today at Methuen High School at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Jajuga will be Methuen’s fifth Mayor of the modern era following the Charter change that brought us the Mayoral form … Continue reading →

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Review of Nixon and Mao: The Week That Changed the World by Margaret MacMillan

Posted on December 10, 2017 by billmanzi

Nixon and Mao: The Week That Changed the World by Margaret MacMillan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Margaret Macmillan brings us an entertaining and very well written book that details the Nixon opening to China, and how the visit … Continue reading →

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