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The Pension Problem in the States

Posted on July 2, 2016 by billmanzi

JP Morgan took a look, back in May, at some metrics with regards to state pension and OPEB liabilities, called “ARC and the Covenants 2.0.” An interesting exercise, with some key data across all 50 states, with a highlight on … Continue reading →

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Review of Rick Perlstein’s “The Invisible Bridge”

Posted on June 26, 2016 by billmanzi

The Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan by Rick Perlstein My rating: 4 of 5 stars Perlstein’s effort, the third installment of his series, is an informative and insightful look at the fall of Nixon, … Continue reading →

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Congrats to Donny Chase

Posted on June 12, 2016 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Seabrook Police Detective Donny Chase, who was recently recognized by Chief Michael Gallagher and the Seabrook Board of Selectmen upon his retirement after thirty years of service to the people of Seabrook. Thank you Detective Chase for a … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Champ- Remembering Muhammad Ali

Posted on June 4, 2016 by billmanzi

Muhammad Ali has passed. As a boxer his achievements were staggering, but his force of personality and personal charisma brought him status that far exceeded boxing, making him a worldwide icon. Although Ali today is beloved it was not always … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Fire Ribbon Cutting New Dispatch Center

Posted on May 31, 2016 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Fire Department cut the ribbon on a brand new state of the art dispatch center this past week. Our thanks to Todd Williams of TCS Communications, the lead contractor on this job. Our thanks to the Seabrook IT … Continue reading →

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The Seabrook Memorial Day Remembrance 2016

Posted on May 30, 2016 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Memorial Day Remembrance and Parade was held on May 29, 2016. My thanks to the American Legion, to our Recreation Director Katie Duffey, to our Board of Selectmen for their support and participation, and especially to our veterans, … Continue reading →

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A Review of “On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller

Posted on May 8, 2016 by billmanzi

On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller by Richard Norton Smith My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such a terrific book on a political giant, who played an enormous role in American politics, and whose name and philosophy … Continue reading →

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Author Stephen Kurkjian Coming to Seabrook Library

Posted on April 16, 2016 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Library will present an author presentation and signing of the book, “Master Thieves: The Boston Gangsters Who Pulled Off the World’s Greatest Art Heist” on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 6:30 pm at the Seabrook Library, 25 Liberty … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to New Seabrook Police Officers

Posted on March 28, 2016 by billmanzi

Congratulations to newly sworn in Seabrook Police Deputy Brett Walker and Police Sergeant Kevin Gelineau. My thanks to the Seabrook Board of Selectmen for their strong leadership, and to Police Chief Michael Gallagher.  

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Goodbye Keith Emerson

Posted on March 27, 2016 by billmanzi

It has been somewhat fashionable to kick the stuffing out of Emerson, Lake & Palmer these days, but I have to admit that I still count myself as a fan. With the news of the death of Keith Emerson a … Continue reading →

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