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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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Seabrook’s 2023 Warrant

Posted on February 28, 2023 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Board of Selectmen have finalized the 2023 Town Warrant, which is posted below. Town Meeting (election day) is March 14. Please get out and vote. I have posted below a tax impact analysis of the warrant as well.

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Remembering David Crosby

Posted on January 22, 2023 by billmanzi

For folks that are long time music fans it has been a pretty difficult few months, with so many true giants of music passing away. The latest is David Crosby, the enfant terrible of the music industry. Crosby was one … Continue reading →

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A look at “Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology” by Chris Miller

Posted on January 21, 2023 by billmanzi

Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller My rating: 5 of 5 stars One of the most important books of 2022, and most certainly one of the best. Author Chris Miller has produced a … Continue reading →

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A Look at “The Avoidable War” by Kevin Rudd

Posted on January 2, 2023 by billmanzi

The Avoidable War: The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict between the US and Xi Jinping’s China by Kevin Rudd My rating: 4 of 5 stars Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has written a book on the relationship between the … Continue reading →

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