Category Archives: Methuen

Methuen Health Care Deal Announced

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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Janice Michienzi is the June Artist of the Month

Mayor William M. Manzi has named Janice Michienzi as June’s Artist of the Month. Janice was born and raised in Methuen. Her maiden name is Mendonsa. She graduated from Tenney High School and attended Bon Secours Hospital and Northeastern University’s … Continue reading

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Methuen's Memorial Day Service

Methuen’s Memorial Day service was held today. It was an honor to have Gold Star Mother Celeste Vicente and Gold Star Grandfather Russ Currier on hand to remember and honor Marine Cpl. David Vicente and Marine Pfc. Eric Currier. Thank … Continue reading

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State Senate Moves on Muni Health Care Reform

The Senate Ways and Means Committee yesterday released its version of municipal health care reform, and while it differed from the House version it certainly delivers on the promise of municipal health care reform. More to say later, the MMA … Continue reading

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Mayor Setti Warren to Visit Methuen

Newly announced Senate candidate Setti Warren will be visiting Methuen on Tuesday May 17th at 8:00 a.m. at the Irish Cottage. All are welcome to attend. This is not a fundraiser but a chance to hear Mayor Warren talk about … Continue reading

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The No Solutions Agenda

The House budget section dealing with municipal health care has drawn some serious flak from different quarters, with plenty of media and blog coverage The hand wringing centers around comparisons to Governor Walker’s legislation in Wisconsin, with cries of labor … Continue reading

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Bobby Cole Wins April SOAR Award

Congratulations to Bobby Cole, winner of the April SOAR Award. It is an honor for the physical education department to nominate Bobby Cole as this year’s S.O.A.R. Award recipient. Bobby is a bright and articulate young man for whom it … Continue reading

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Methuen Veterans Night Tonight

Tonight is Methuen’s Veterans Night at the Methuen Senior Center. We take this opportunity to answer questions and bring resources to our veterans community. We are honored to have Coleman Nee, the Secretary of Veterans Services, as one of our … Continue reading

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Joyce Godsey Named April Artist of the Month

Photographer’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Joyce Godsey as April’s Artist of the Month. Joyce has lived and worked in Methuen for 35 years. A professional antiquarian bookseller for thirty years, she … Continue reading

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Methuen Clean Up Day May 7th

Mayor William M. Manzi III invites the residents of Methuen to participate in the Annual Spring Neighborhood Clean up on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with a cookout for participants to follow from 12:30 PM – … Continue reading

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