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Seabrook Tree Lighting

Posted on November 28, 2014 by billmanzi
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Happy Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on November 28, 2014 by billmanzi

A very happy Thanksgiving weekend to all of you. I will hopefully begin to have a bit more time to post on subjects of interest to get the blog moving again.

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Crisis in Housing Market: Renters Under Siege, and the Minimum Wage

Posted on January 3, 2014 by billmanzi

The economy continues to show signs of improvement, but not all are able to benefit from some of the positives. One area that shows the real problems that many Americans are having is in the area of housing, where stagnant … Continue reading →

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Cocoon Politics

Posted on December 29, 2013 by billmanzi

I am back, and with plenty happening to write about. Congratulations to the newly elected Mayor of Lawrence, Dan Rivera, who worked as hard as a candidate could to win that race. In Lawrence one term Mayor William Lantigua had … Continue reading →

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Delusional Cynical Politics

Posted on October 11, 2013 by billmanzi

It has been a busy time , and harder to do blog posts. But with the federal government shutdown and the threat of default, it is time to return. More than enough has been written about the logjam that has … Continue reading →

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Ideological Prisons: Detroit

Posted on September 8, 2013 by billmanzi

I am back, after a brief respite. The unfolding story in Detroit has been of great interest to me, and although there is far to go before the final resolution the chorus of those on both sides of the political … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning Interview-Michael Condon

Posted on August 5, 2013 by billmanzi

Methuen City Councilor at Large Michael Condon shocks the Methuen political world by announcing that he will not be a candidate for re-election in November. Congratulations to Michael, and we all wish him and Lee-Ann the very best! Listen Music … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning Interview-Diana DiZoglio

Posted on August 4, 2013 by billmanzi

State Rep. Diana DiZoglio comes on the show, talking about her vote to override Governor Patrick’s veto of the legislative transportation package, taking on the Governor and the Republicans. She also admits to not knowing who the Moody Blues are. … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning- Alicia Preston Interview

Posted on July 5, 2013 by billmanzi

I had Alicia Preston on the show this week to talk about the state of the G.O.P., immigration reform, and her new business venture, Mitigating Strategies. Her press release on the company is below. Best of luck in the new … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning Interview-Eric Schnurer

Posted on July 4, 2013 by billmanzi

Eric Schnurer, President of Public Works, LLC, came on the program to talk about government efficiency, and his truly terrific series of postings on the subject over at The Atlantic. Schnurer has quite a resume! Mr. Schnurer has a long … Continue reading →

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