Category Archives: Methuen

Jessica Raney Lucey is the October SOAR Award Winner

Posted on October 27, 2010 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Jessica Raney Lucey, the October SOAR Award winner. Jessica is first in her class at Methuen High School, and as the below narrative shows she is not only a great student, but a wonderful role model as well. … Continue reading →

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Methuen State Rep Debate

Posted on October 26, 2010 by billmanzi

The Methuen State Rep debate occurred at the Eagle Tribune news room, and it was a lively one, with real disagreements, in particular between Linda Dean Campbell and Al Dinuccio. Dinuccio continued his defense of the Lawrence bill, allowing that … Continue reading →

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Federal Funds Awarded for Substance Abuse Education

Posted on October 14, 2010 by billmanzi

I was pleased to join Congresswoman Niki Tsongas and Sheriff Frank Cousins as they announced the awarding of a $280,000 grant to the Essex County Sheriff’s Office for programs to educate high school students about substance abuse. Methuen High School, … Continue reading →

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Baddour Hits the Airwaves

Posted on October 11, 2010 by billmanzi

Senator Steve Baddour hit the airwaves with a new TV spot touting his independence from Beacon Hill. Despite some turmoil in the GOP ranks in that Senate fight Baddour has taken the race seriously, having a big campaign kickoff in … Continue reading →

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Art at the Library Annual Exhibit Coming Soon

Posted on October 10, 2010 by billmanzi

Art at the Library 9th Annual Fine Art & Fine Crafts Art Exhibit and Sale Methuen – Autumn is here and once again, the Merrimack Valley will be celebrating its annual Art at the Library Exhibit and Sale. Talented local … Continue reading →

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Additional Terms of the Caritas Sale

Posted on October 6, 2010 by billmanzi

The additional terms of the Caritas sale, outlined in today’s statement by Attorney General Martha Coakley. I have attached the full statement below. Initial Terms of the APA and the Transaction (a) Purchase consideration for the assets to be transferred … Continue reading →

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Sales of Caritas Approved

Posted on October 6, 2010 by billmanzi

The Eagle Tribune is reporting that Attorney General Martha Coakley will approve the sale of Caritas to Cerebus “with conditions”. The paper reports that Senator Steve Baddour made the announcement after a call from Attorney General Coakley. The Attorney General’s … Continue reading →

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Suntron Opens in Methuen

Posted on October 6, 2010 by billmanzi

Yesterday I attended the ribbon cutting for Suntron, a company that has opened a manufacturing facility in Methuen at Griffin Brook Park. It is great news for Methuen, with the firm slated to add 100 manufacturing jobs at that facility. … Continue reading →

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Methuen Receives Federal COPS Grant

Posted on October 1, 2010 by billmanzi

Below is the press release from Congresswoman Niki Tsongas on the great news that Methuen was one of five communities in Massachusetts to receive federal money to hire or retain police officers. My thanks to former Chief Kathi Lavigne, who … Continue reading →

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Baddour on New Texting Ban

Posted on September 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Senator Steve Baddour talks with VB about the texting ban set to go into effect on October 1. Nice guest appearance by Matt Fitzgerald, showing up with pies from Mann’s that actually stayed in the box this time. http://www.myfoxboston.com/video/videoplayer.swf?dppversion=4350

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