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Seabrook Recognizes Timberland

Posted on May 25, 2017 by billmanzi

The Board of Selectmen, at the May 22, 2017 meeting, recognized Timberland for the magnificent work and contribution done to beautify the Seabrook Community Center. Timberland sent many volunteers, and donated much of the material used to spruce up the … Continue reading →

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A Review of Richard Rorty’s “Achieving Our Country”

Posted on April 23, 2017 by billmanzi

Achieving Our Country: Leftist Thought in Twentieth-Century America by Richard M. Rorty My rating: 4 of 5 stars For having been written many years ago (published in 1998) the Richard Rorty book “Achieving Our Country” has drawn plenty of attention … Continue reading →

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A Review of David Halberstam’s The Best and the Brightest

Posted on April 2, 2017 by billmanzi

The Best and the Brightest by David Halberstam My rating: 5 of 5 stars A true masterpiece. It is hard to believe that I am reading this book in 2017, but it is still relevant today, offering insights that policy … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Beach Fire, Catalano’s Market

Posted on March 16, 2017 by billmanzi

Below is the description, from the Seabrook Fire Department,of the massive fire at Seabrook Beach that destroyed Catalano’s Market. Our sincere thanks to the Seabrook Fire Department personnel, as well as those from surrounding communities, that battled this blaze in … Continue reading →

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Dave Mason at the Blue Ocean Music Hall November 2016

Posted on March 12, 2017 by billmanzi

Dave Mason came to the Blue Ocean Music Hall last year in November, and did the entire Alone Together album, plus some other goodies. Really good show by Dave, who can still let it rip. I know there is still … Continue reading →

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The Seabrook Water Department Presentation on 2017 Warrant Articles

Posted on March 12, 2017 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Water Department has created the attached slide show to highlight the warrant articles that they have put forth for Town Meeting on March 14, 2017. Article 10, on Anne’s Lane, deserves a little attention. This line is undersized, … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Fire Department 2017 Warrant Article Presentation

Posted on March 11, 2017 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Fire Department has put together a short slide show on the warrant articles impacting their Department in 2017. It is attached below. Get out and vote on March 14, 2017.

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Seabrook Earns Big Money Through Public Auctions

Posted on March 10, 2017 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Board of Selectmen have created centralized purchasing by policy, which has led to savings in procurement across the enterprise. As part of this major reform the Board abolished the position of Projects Clerk, and created the position of … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Requests Federal Assistance for Harbor Dredging

Posted on March 7, 2017 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Board of Selectmen, at the March 6, 2017 meeting, formally voted to sign on to a letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen asking for support for federal funding for the dredging of Seabrook Harbor. The text of that letter … Continue reading →

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Beth Hart at the Wilbur in Boston

Posted on February 26, 2017 by billmanzi

Had an opportunity to see Beth Hart at the Wilbur in Boston on Thursday February 23, 2017, and it was a sensational show. It was my first chance to see her live, and she did not disappoint. She had some … Continue reading →

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