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Methuen Public Schools Closure Announcement

Posted on February 4, 2011 by billmanzi

Below is the announcement from Superintendent Scannell on the closure of the Methuen Public Schools on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Contact: Judith A. Scannell Superintendent of Schools Methuen, MA Phone: (978) 722-6000 E-Mail: jhscannell@methuen.k12.ma.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Methuen … Continue reading →

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Republicans Come Up Short

Posted on February 3, 2011 by billmanzi

As predicted here last month the Republican majority in the House has run away from their first promise, to cut $100 billion out of this years budget. I hate to say I told you so, but I told you so. … Continue reading →

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Mitt Does the Top Ten

Posted on February 2, 2011 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney, in the middle of a media blitz, appeared on Letterman hawking his book “No Apology” and doing the top ten list. Letterman better get some better writers.

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PSA From Methuen Fire Chief Buote

Posted on February 2, 2011 by billmanzi

A public service announcement from Methuen Fire Chief Steve Buote. If you need assistance in clearing a hydrant please call 978-983-8940. Public Service Announcement Methuen Fire Department Asks for Assistance in Clearing Snow from Fire Hydrants and Exits Tuesday, January … Continue reading →

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Health Care Questions

Posted on January 31, 2011 by billmanzi

Monday morning, and only time for three observations on municipal health care reform. We have heard some statements on health care reform that on the surface make sense, but upon cursory review just fall apart. Lets look at them. 1) … Continue reading →

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Michele Bachmann Makes SNL

Posted on January 30, 2011 by billmanzi

Michele Bachmann tries again to deliver her alternative response to the President on Saturday Night Live. You just had to know this was coming. http://widget.nbc.com/videos/nbcshort_at.swf?CXNID=1000004.10045NXC&widID=4727a250e66f9723&clipID=1279586&showID=61&siteurl=http://www.nbc.com?vty=fromWidget_Video

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The House Shuffles the Deck

Posted on January 29, 2011 by billmanzi

Speaker Bob Deleo made major changes in the House leadership yesterday, shuffling the positions of Speaker pro tempore, Majority Leader, and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Out as Majority Leader was Rep. Jim Vallee, who was named Chair … Continue reading →

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President Obama Stays on Competition Theme

Posted on January 29, 2011 by billmanzi

The President talks about what we need to remain a preeminent world power, including a first rate educational system, new investment in upgrading our infrastructure, and a commitment to clean energy that will produce jobs, new industry, and address the … Continue reading →

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Nathaniel Connors Wins SOAR Award

Posted on January 28, 2011 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Nathaniel Connors, who was recognized with the December 2010 SOAR Award. METHUEN HIGH SCHOOL S.O.A.R. AWARD Nathaniel Connors . 11/16/10 METHUEN HIGH SCHOOL- Social Studies Scott and Janet Connors Methuen, MA 01844 Honors: Currently enrolled in four Advanced … Continue reading →

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Rahm Makes the Ballot

Posted on January 28, 2011 by billmanzi

Rahm Emanuel, after having been bounced off the ballot (for Mayor of Chicago) by an Illinois court, has been restored to the ballot by the Illinois Supreme Court. Rahm has led this race from the start, and is positioned to … Continue reading →

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