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Bobby Cole Wins April SOAR Award

Posted on April 21, 2011 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Bobby Cole, winner of the April SOAR Award. It is an honor for the physical education department to nominate Bobby Cole as this year’s S.O.A.R. Award recipient. Bobby is a bright and articulate young man for whom it … Continue reading →

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Trump: Romney Minuscule

Posted on April 18, 2011 by billmanzi

Donald Trump is roiling the Republican Party, as he attacks not only President Obama but any Republican who is a potential competitor or who has the temerity to question his credentials. Trump has shot up to the top of the … Continue reading →

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House Steps Towards Real Muni Health Reform

Posted on April 16, 2011 by billmanzi

The House Ways and Means Committee, chaired by Haverhill’s Brian Dempsey, released their version of the FY12 Budget this week, and it contained some real good news for municipalities throughout Massachusetts. The Dempsey budget did not change the local aid … Continue reading →

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More Deficit Battles

Posted on April 16, 2011 by billmanzi

The deficit wars continue to rage, with both parties outlining deficit reduction visions that are miles apart. For people who take this issue seriously there is some prospect for success, despite the starkly different visions laid out by both sides … Continue reading →

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The President Strikes Back

Posted on April 15, 2011 by billmanzi

President Obama, having ceded the initial ground on deficit reduction to Republican Paul Ryan, answered the Ryan plan in a speech this week. The President, in broad brush strokes, offered that we need to attack the deficit in a more … Continue reading →

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Methuen Veterans Night Tonight

Posted on April 13, 2011 by billmanzi

Tonight is Methuen’s Veterans Night at the Methuen Senior Center. We take this opportunity to answer questions and bring resources to our veterans community. We are honored to have Coleman Nee, the Secretary of Veterans Services, as one of our … Continue reading →

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Mitt Explores a Run

Posted on April 12, 2011 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney released a video announcing an exploratory committee yesterday, taking the plunge he has been preparing for since his loss to John McCain. Romney has had some real attention paid to him by prominent Democrats, including the White House, … Continue reading →

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Joyce Godsey Named April Artist of the Month

Posted on April 12, 2011 by billmanzi

Photographer’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Joyce Godsey as April’s Artist of the Month. Joyce has lived and worked in Methuen for 35 years. A professional antiquarian bookseller for thirty years, she … Continue reading →

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Paul Ryan Headlines the Main Event

Posted on April 11, 2011 by billmanzi

The budget battles now move into high gear, with political punch and counter-punch being launched. President Obama, through his spokesman David Plouffe, who appeared on all four major Sunday talk shows, is now prepared to join the deficit reduction debate … Continue reading →

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Sofia Giordano Wins March SOAR Award

Posted on April 10, 2011 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Sofia Giordano, the March winner of the SOAR Award. Reason for Recognition Sofia Giordano is most deserving of the SOAR award as both her character and academic performance are exemplary. Since freshman year, Sofia has soared through to … Continue reading →

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