Category Archives: Methuen

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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Mayor James Jajuga State of the City Address

Posted on April 28, 2018 by billmanzi

On Tuesday April 24, 2018 Mayor James P. Jajuga gave his first State of the City Address as Mayor, at Mann’s Orchard. The video of his remarks is below. The Eagle Tribune coverage of Mayor Jajuga’s speech.

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Linda Campbell Fundraiser

Posted on February 27, 2018 by billmanzi

I could not help but see that Rep. Linda Dean Campbell is having a St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser, the details of which are below. I have also attached a video of her singing performance at a prior St Pat’s event. … Continue reading →

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Methuen Dems Caucus

Posted on February 26, 2018 by billmanzi

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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Mayor Zanni Honored with Portrait Unveiling at Methuen City Hall

Posted on February 13, 2018 by billmanzi

Methuen Mayor James P. Jajuga hosted a ceremony at the Searles Building, Methuen City Hall, honoring former Mayor Steve Zanni, who had his portrait unveiled and added to the wall outside the Mayor’s Office. The ceremony drew many of Mayor … Continue reading →

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The Methuen Inaugural Now and Then

Posted on January 1, 2018 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Mayor Elect Jim Jajuga, who will be sworn in today at Methuen High School at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Jajuga will be Methuen’s fifth Mayor of the modern era following the Charter change that brought us the Mayoral form … Continue reading →

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