Category Archives: Methuen City Council

Manzi in the Morning- Jim Jajuga Interview

Posted on June 20, 2013 by billmanzi

I had former Senator Jim Jajuga on the Manzi in the Morning program on WCAP, 980 am, to talk about his candidacy for City Council, as well as casino gaming, and so much more. My thanks to Jim Jajuga for … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning- Ron Marsan Interview

Posted on June 13, 2013 by billmanzi

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-Jamie Atkinson Interview

Posted on June 12, 2013 by billmanzi

Methuen City Councilor Jamie Atkinson, Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee, comes on to talk budgets, Bruins, and solicitor searches. My thanks to Councilor Atkinson for taking the time to appear on the show. http://yourlisten.com/swf/Player.swf?id=16991170

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Manzi in the Morning- Daniel Grayton Interview

Posted on June 10, 2013 by billmanzi

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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Methuen City Council Chair Sean Fountain

Posted on April 13, 2013 by billmanzi

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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RIP Ronnie Ford

Posted on January 18, 2013 by billmanzi

This week saw the passing of long time Methuen resident, City Councilor, and sometimes gadfly Ronnie Ford at age 75. Ronnie was a tremendous personality, beloved in Methuen for his gregarious nature and his willingness to always lend a helping … Continue reading →

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Municipal Tax Rates and Surpluses

Posted on December 3, 2012 by billmanzi

Municipal budgeting, like most everything in government that relates to taxation, has become highly politicized. And like much that occurs in budgeting those politics, in many instances, show that budgetary doublespeak is not restricted to federal politicians. Municipal budgets are … Continue reading →

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Solving Parliamentary Snarls in Methuen

Posted on November 29, 2012 by billmanzi

As a former Mayor it is usually a wise thing to be seen and not heard on local issues. Sometimes not being seen or heard is preferable. I have decided to take a middle ground, and offer some commentary on … Continue reading →

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IT Privatization in Methuen

Posted on November 5, 2012 by billmanzi

I have really not paid much attention on this blog to local matters since I came back, but the Methuen City Council tonight takes up the concept of privatizing the City Information Technology Department. (Disclosure: While Mayor I drew the … Continue reading →

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What is Wrong With Politics

Posted on December 11, 2011 by billmanzi

Yesterday the Tribune ran a story about a dust-up between City Councilor-elect Sean Fountain and a private citizen (Jack Burke) over Mr. Burke texting and following Mr. Fountain. Councilor Fountain filed a police report, and of course it makes for … Continue reading →

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