Category Archives: Methuen City Council

City Council Moves to limit dirtbiking

Posted on October 13, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council, in response to a series of complaints, has moved to prohibit the operation of dirtbikes within 500 feet of a neighboring residence. I will post the full text of the proposal online sometime tommorow, but I … Continue reading →

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Methuen Master Plan Passed

Posted on July 29, 2008 by billmanzi

Culminating a two year process the Methuen City Council voted 8-1 in favor of passing a new Master Plan for Methuen, and adopting a new city wide zoning plan that was the result of our master planning process. The zoning … Continue reading →

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Beas’s Lot Money is Accepted

Posted on July 8, 2008 by billmanzi

The City Council last night voted to accept a $250,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to create a park and a boat ramp at the site of the old Beas’s restaurant. The vote was 6-2, with Councilors Pappalardo and … Continue reading →

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City Council Approves Lavigne as Chief of Police

Posted on July 8, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council unanimously approved Katherine Lavigne as Chief of Police last night. The vote was 7-0, with Councilor John Cronin abstaining and Councilor Larry Giordano absent. Chief Lavigne has done an outstanding job for this community under some … Continue reading →

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Methuen Budget Passes

Posted on June 17, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council passed the 2009 Municipal Budget last night. I have posted that budget on this blog, and will post the final adopted budget in the next day or so. The major changes in the budget were the … Continue reading →

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The Tax Story

Posted on June 10, 2008 by billmanzi

The Tribune is running a story today that essentially says that I am “blaming” the City Council for “raising taxes”. The story comes out of last nights budget workshop where I agreed to restore $400,000 to the Fire Department budget. … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s Budget

Posted on June 6, 2008 by billmanzi

I have submitted to the City Council the FY 2009 budget. This budget, attached in pdf form, is an austerity budget that deals with the city’s fiscal crisis head on, imposing some pain that will allow us to get through … Continue reading →

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Foreclosure Legislation Workshop April 2

Posted on March 25, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council has scheduled a workshop on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Great Hall, Searles Building to discuss the foreclosure ordinance I have submitted. The Council will also take public input as well. We are seeking … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening Arlington Neighborhood Community Center

Posted on February 13, 2008 by billmanzi

The brand new Community Center of the Arlington Neighborhood opened its doors yesterday for the first time, with about 200 supporters from around the community on hand to celebrate. We also had the privilege of having House Ways and Means … Continue reading →

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Lahey Elected Council Chairman

Posted on January 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Central District Councilor Phil Lahey was elected City Council Chairman in the Council organizational session held last evening. Lahey received five votes to defeat Central District Councilor John Cronin, who got four. Congratulations to Chairman Lahey and congratulations to newly … Continue reading →

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