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A Look at “The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers” by Paul Kennedy

Posted on June 3, 2023 by billmanzi

The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000 by Paul Kennedy My rating: 5 of 5 stars Paul Kennedy’s “The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers” is a monumental work … Continue reading →

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The Seabrook Memorial Day Service 2023

Posted on June 1, 2023 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Memorial Day Service and Parade was blessed with a wonderful day and great community participation. A big thank you to event organizer Cassandra Carter for all of her great work, the American Legion Post 70 for their participation, … Continue reading →

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Seabrook and NextEra Reach Tax Agreement

Posted on May 30, 2023 by billmanzi

The Town of Seabrook, through its Board of Selectmen, have announced a three year tax agreement with NextEra. This tax agreement covers fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023 and is in the amount of $40 million for the three year … Continue reading →

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Lucky’s at the Brook

Posted on May 27, 2023 by billmanzi
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2023 Seabrook Budget and Warrant Tax Impact Analysis

Posted on April 19, 2023 by billmanzi

The attached memo offers a “tax impact analysis” of the 2023 passed warrant articles as well as the adopted budget.

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A Look at Robert E Lee, A Life by Allen Guelzo

Posted on April 11, 2023 by billmanzi

Robert E. Lee: A Life by Allen C. Guelzo My rating: 4 of 5 stars Robert E. Lee: A Life” is a remarkable biography by the historian and author Allen Guelzo. In this book, Guelzo provides a comprehensive and balanced … Continue reading →

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A Look at “Grant” by Ron Chernow

Posted on April 8, 2023 by billmanzi

Grant by Ron Chernow My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Grant” by Ron Chernow is a thoroughly researched and insightful biography of Ulysses S. Grant, one of the true giants of American history. The book does not shy away from … Continue reading →

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A Look at G-Man J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century

Posted on March 26, 2023 by billmanzi

G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage My rating: 5 of 5 stars J Edgar Hoover A new biography of J. Edgar Hoover has arrived, and in light of my rather sparse understanding … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Water and Sewer Reports 2022

Posted on March 21, 2023 by billmanzi

I have attached the reports presented to the Board of Selectmen at the March 20, 2023 Board meeting. These reports, presented annually, cover the output, and the finances, of the Seabrook Water System as well as the Sewer System.

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Seabrook Financial Presentation

Posted on March 9, 2023 by billmanzi

The Seabrook financial presentation was made to the Board of Selectmen in February of 2022. This report is given to the Board annually so that the prior year can be examined, and we can identify future issues that are facing … Continue reading →

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