Category Archives: Manzi in the Morning

MBTA Cost Structure Called Into Question

Posted on April 18, 2013 by billmanzi

The Pioneer Institute has put out a new policy paper, written by former Massachusetts Inspector General Greg Sullivan, that highlights the issue of higher than average labor costs contributing to the ongoing fiscal problems at the MBTA. Sullivan, who stepped … Continue reading →

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Rep. Diana DiZoglio on Taxes, Budgets

Posted on April 10, 2013 by billmanzi

Rep. Diana DiZoglio came on “Manzi in the Morning” on WCAP today to talk about the Legislative tax package, and her vote against that package. Rep. DiZoglio talked about the impact that the tax changes would have had on her … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning- Matt Kraunelis Interview

Posted on April 4, 2013 by billmanzi

I had the pleasure of having Matt Kraunelis on the Manzi in the Morning Radio Program this week to talk about Methuen’s Grey Court Poets, and the publication of his new book “Tackle Box”. Matt talked about his book, the … Continue reading →

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Mayor Zanni on IT Privatization

Posted on March 29, 2013 by billmanzi

Most of the controversy in Mayor Steve Zanni’s first year in office centered around his proposal to privatize the City of Methuen’s Information Technology Department. Not only was there disagreement on the substance of the proposal, but the Mayor and … Continue reading →

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Mayor Zanni on Solicitor Process

Posted on March 28, 2013 by billmanzi

Mayor Steve Zanni visited the Manzi in the Morning Program, and took questions on some of the issues of the day. I appreciate Mayor Zanni taking the time out of a busy schedule, and I will post the Mayor’s interview … Continue reading →

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Marijuana Dispensaries in Methuen-Interview Jamie Atkinson

Posted on March 28, 2013 by billmanzi

Methuen City Councilor Jamie Atkinson, looking to firm up Methuen’s zoning response to the new law allowing medicinal marijuana dispensaries, broached the possibility of a moratorium on the licensing of such facilities on his facebook page last week. The Councilor … Continue reading →

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City Councilor Jennifer Kannan Podcast

Posted on March 26, 2013 by billmanzi

Methuen City Councilor Jennifer Kannan, who announced her Mayoral candidacy at her St Patrick’s day fundraiser the week before, came on the Manzi in the Morning Radio Show to make that announcement to our listeners, and to talk about her … Continue reading →

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We Have a Methuen Mayor's Race

Posted on March 16, 2013 by billmanzi

Last night Methuen City Councilor Jennifer Kannan opened the 2013 campaign season by declaring her intent to run for Mayor of Methuen. Councilor Kannan is hoping to unseat incumbent Mayor Steve Zanni, who has already announced his intent to run … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning-Podcast of Sebastian Arcelus Interview

Posted on March 14, 2013 by billmanzi

My great thanks to Sebastian Arcelus, who plays Lucas Goodwin on the Netflix monster hit series “House of Cards”, for coming on “Manzi in the Morning” this week on WCAP, 980 on your am dial. We had an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning- House of Cards Edition

Posted on March 12, 2013 by billmanzi

Tomorrow will bring us the second broadcast of “Manzi in the Morning” on WCAP 980 am, starting at 10:00 am. I am delighted to be interviewing Sebastian Arcelus, who plays Washington Herald editor Lucas Goodwin in the Netflix series “House … Continue reading →

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