Category Archives: Methuen

Superintendents Award to Jessica Lucey

Posted on March 26, 2011 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Jessica Lucey, one of the winners of the Superintendents Award this month. Jessica has a 4.45 GPA and ranks first in her class at Methuen High School. The write up by the staff at Methuen High School says … Continue reading →

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Mayor Thatcher Kezer on Mayor's Corner

Posted on March 25, 2011 by billmanzi

I had Mayor Thatcher Kezer on the “Mayor’s Corner” show this month, talking about his tenure as Mayor of Amesbury. Thank you Mayor Kezer for taking the time to come on the show.

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Speaker Deleo on Muni Health Care

Posted on March 15, 2011 by billmanzi

Speaker Deleo, in remarks to the Boston Chamber, reiterated his strong support for his plan to force localities to enter the GIC or produce a local plan that meets GIC cost benchmarks. The Speaker, in a press conference after the … Continue reading →

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Chairman Dempsey on Local Aid

Posted on March 10, 2011 by billmanzi

The new Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee took to the floor of the House to warn that local aid cuts may exceed the number put forward by Governor Deval Patrick. It has the making of a perfect … Continue reading →

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Muni Health Care Hearing

Posted on March 9, 2011 by billmanzi

The Legislature convened a hearing on municipal health care yesterday, which I was unable to attend.The Mass Mayors had Scott Lang of New Bedford, Kim Driscoll of Salem, and Tom Menino of Boston, amongst many, speaking for giving municipalities health … Continue reading →

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A Mystery to Me

Posted on March 6, 2011 by billmanzi

The Tribune ran two stories today talking about collective bargaining from the Massachusetts perspective. The first, from Bill Kirk, talked about the potential for the Wisconsin fallout to hit Massachusetts. Good piece worth a read. In the story I talk … Continue reading →

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Blue Cross Clouds the Picture

Posted on February 28, 2011 by billmanzi

A Sunday piece in the Lowell Sun, written by John Coughlin of Blue Cross, manages to indirectly criticize Governor Patrick’s push to give greater flexibility to municipalities by giving them the option to join the GIC, by saying that we … Continue reading →

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Methuen Single Stream Recycling Report

Posted on February 22, 2011 by billmanzi

This year Methuen instituted single stream recycling city wide, with curb side pickup. I have received some numbers from the five month mark that show that single stream is having a positive impact on overall recycling numbers. The improvement is … Continue reading →

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Kasey Walko Wins February SOAR Award

Posted on February 19, 2011 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Kasey Walko, who was one of the SOAR Award winners at the February School Committee meeting. Statement of Recommendation and Recognition: When I arrive at school each morning, before 7 am., Kasey Walko is already waiting at the … Continue reading →

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Jim Munro is February Artist of the Month

Posted on February 8, 2011 by billmanzi

Photographer’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Jim Munro as February’s Artist of the Month. Jim has lived in Methuen for 35 years with his wife Pam. He is the father of Alison … Continue reading →

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