Category Archives: Methuen

More Methuen Mayoral Debate Questions

Posted on July 12, 2011 by billmanzi

A call in question from the public on ethics for the three Mayoral candidates on the Politically Active Radio Program on WCCM. http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F18883700 Mayoral Debate Call In Question 3 by Bill Manzi

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Mayoral Debate- More Questions

Posted on July 11, 2011 by billmanzi

The candidates for Mayor, in these two clips, take questions from the audience, including one on vocational school funding. http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F18765782 Mayoral Debate Call In Question by Bill Manzi http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F18815572 Mayoral Debate Vocational School Question by Bill Manzi

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Methuen's Mayoral Debate Part 1

Posted on July 10, 2011 by billmanzi

Here are the first two “portions” of the Methuen Mayoral Debate, with Steve Zanni, Ken Willette, and Al Dinuccio. Fact checking to come in a future post. Enjoy! http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F18730503 Mayoral Debate Question 1 by Bill Manzi http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F18756109 Mayoral Debate More … Continue reading →

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Methuen Municipal Candidates List Updated

Posted on July 9, 2011 by billmanzi

The list of municipal candidates, refreshed from my last posting. Mayor Al Dinuccio- Ken Willette- Steve Zanni Councilor at Large (Elect Three) Jennifer Kannan*- Michael Condon- Joyce Campagnone*- Dorothy Kalil West District Councilor (Elect Two) James Hajjar* -Sean Fountain -Jeanne … Continue reading →

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Methuen's Local Election

Posted on July 4, 2011 by billmanzi

Methuen’s local election season is upon us, and interested candidates have started the process of gathering signatures on their nomination papers. Here is the list, as of the end of last week, of those who have taken out nomination papers … Continue reading →

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Methuen Fireworks Tonight

Posted on July 2, 2011 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Fireworks display is tonight, with the band Beatlejuice beginning to play around 6:30 or so, and the fireworks display happening at 9:30 p.m. Hope to see you there. Happy Fourth of July Weekend!

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Budget and Campaign Musings

Posted on June 27, 2011 by billmanzi

Methuen’s budget is passed, and of course that passage has its critics. Naturally, in a political season, there are going to be those who utilize the budget for political purposes. Just a few disjointed thoughts: 1) When a candidate tells … Continue reading →

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Methuen Budget Message and Presentation

Posted on June 21, 2011 by billmanzi

I have attached my budget presentation below, along with my budget message to the Methuen City Council. Liberated some of the ideas from the slide show from Manager Lynch in Lowell. City Council meets in budget session tonight. Dear Chairman … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Mayors Endorse Setti Warren

Posted on June 19, 2011 by billmanzi

Eight Massachusetts Mayors have endorsed the candidacy of Newton Mayor Setti Warren for United States Senate. Mayor Warren is an outstanding candidate who understands the issues facing localities in Massachusetts. His resume and background, in my view, make him ideally … Continue reading →

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Methuen Health Care Deal Announced

Posted on June 7, 2011 by billmanzi

I was very happy to report a health care deal yesterday with Methuen’s Section 19 Coalition, which includes representatives of all city unions. It is a one year contract (FY12) which continues the substantial changes we enacted in Methuen in … Continue reading →

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