Category Archives: Merrimack Valley Politics

Methuen Dems Caucus

The Methuen Democrats held their caucus this past Saturday, with a great lineup of candidates and speakers. We had a huge contingent of candidates for the open Third Congressional Seat, as well as candidates and incumbents for many other important … Continue reading

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Cocoon Politics

I am back, and with plenty happening to write about. Congratulations to the newly elected Mayor of Lawrence, Dan Rivera, who worked as hard as a candidate could to win that race. In Lawrence one term Mayor William Lantigua had … Continue reading

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Manzi in the Morning Interview-Michael Condon

Methuen City Councilor at Large Michael Condon shocks the Methuen political world by announcing that he will not be a candidate for re-election in November. Congratulations to Michael, and we all wish him and Lee-Ann the very best! Listen Music … Continue reading

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Manzi in the Morning- Ron Marsan Interview

Methuen East District Councilor Ron Marsan came on the Manzi in the Morning program to talk about re-election, and about some of the important issues facing Methuen. My thanks to Councilor Marsan for taking the time to come on the … Continue reading

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Manzi in the Morning- Daniel Grayton Interview

First time candidate Daniel Grayton came on the Manzi in the Morning Radio program (every Wednesday on 980 WCAP from 10:00 AM TO 11:00 AM) last week to talk about his candidacy for Methuen City Council (At Large) and some … Continue reading

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Manzi in the Morning- Bryan Sweet Interview

Bryan Sweet came on the show to talk about his announcement that he is a candidate for Methuen School Committee. That race should be interesting, as term limits and voluntary departures will create a large number of openings. Bryan has … Continue reading

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Methuen City Council Chair Sean Fountain

I was happy to be able to pinch hit for Tom Duggan today on the “Paying Attention Radio Program” while Tom was emceeing the Greater Boston Tea Party event on the Boston Common today. And once it was known that … Continue reading

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Tom Duggan Interview

Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan came on the Manzi in the Morning Show to talk about the new issue of the Valley Patriot, and to talk about some of the current disagreements that are roiling the Tea Party movement. The … Continue reading

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Rep. Diana DiZoglio on Taxes, Budgets

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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Big Fun Saturday- Boob Hangs Up

The call in to the Boob Leeblanc Radio Program this past week on WCAP by Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot is an instant classic, well worthy of a podcast. I just can’t figure out why Boob hung up on … Continue reading

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