Category Archives: Methuen

James McCarty for State Representative

Posted on September 2, 2022 by billmanzi

Election day is coming up fast, with primaries scheduled for Tuesday September 6. Lots of important races to consider. With the redrawing of many political lines there is a new Representative District, the Fourth Essex, made up of sections of … Continue reading →

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Mayor Kim Driscoll in Methuen

Posted on May 3, 2022 by billmanzi

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll visited Methuen Saturday, campaigning for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Mayor Driscoll is uniquely qualified for this office, having a distinguished career of public service. She is acknowledged as a top flight manager. Her … Continue reading →

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Video History of Methuen

Posted on April 2, 2022 by billmanzi

The very old video history of Methuen put together for the celebration of Methuen’s 250th Anniversary. The listed chairs of the effort were James Smith and John Rimas, with assistance from Town Historian Ernest Mack. John Rimas recently passed away, … Continue reading →

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Methuen Inaugurals Now and Then

Posted on March 26, 2022 by billmanzi

I have been happy to do some posts about Methuen Inaugurals, with posts pairing some highlights from a new Mayor’s ceremony with a history of inaugural ceremonies in Methuen since the charter change creating the Mayor form in Methuen. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Methuen Dedicates the Quinn Public Safety Building

Posted on February 28, 2022 by billmanzi

I had prior done a post on the rededication of the Searles Building as the seat of Methuen’s City Government. Of course the City was moving those operations from its prior municipal building, now known as the Quinn Public Safety … Continue reading →

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Mayor Neil Perry Inaugural Address

Posted on January 19, 2020 by billmanzi

Mayor Neil Perry delivered his Inaugural Address on January 6th, 2020 at Methuen High School. I was honored to be with all of the former Mayors and dignitaries on hand to enjoy the wonderful Inaugural event. The speech is below. … Continue reading →

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The Methuen Inaugural Then and Now 2020 Edition

Posted on January 5, 2020 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Mayor Elect Neil Perry, who will be sworn in Monday January 6, 2020 at Methuen High School at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Perry will be Methuen’s sixth Mayor of the modern era following the Charter change that brought us … Continue reading →

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Methuen Completes Rail Trail

Posted on December 1, 2019 by billmanzi

I was delighted to be able to attend the ribbon cutting for the Methuen Rail Trail, which occurred last week. The completion of this trail comes after the City secured a $1.95 million Gateway Cities Parks Grant, which is such … Continue reading →

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Mayor Jajuga State of the City 2019

Posted on February 21, 2019 by billmanzi

Mayor James P. Jajuga offered his second State of the City Address on February 20, 2019 at the Methuen Senior Activity Center. Due to my advanced age I missed the first 30 seconds or so of the Mayor’s speech. Eagle … Continue reading →

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Methuen Democratic Breakfast 2018

Posted on May 7, 2018 by billmanzi

Great turnout at the 2018 Methuen Democratic Town Committee breakfast, where over 300 Democrats gathered to hear candidates speak, recognize Christine Metzmaekers as Democrat of the Year, and conduct a straw poll for some of the exciting races we have … Continue reading →

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