-
Recently Written
- A Look at President Carter: The White House Years by Stuart Eizenstat
- The Methuen Inaugural Now and Then 2026 Edition
- A Look at “King of Kings” by Scott Anderson
- The Lessons of Munich
- A Look at “Stuck” by Yoni Appelbaum
- Town of Seabrook 2024 Water Sewer Financial Reports
- A Look at Apple in China by Patrick McGee
- A Look at Presidential Command by Peter Rodman
- Seabrook Announces Tax Agreement With NextEra
- Seabrook Memorial Day 2025
Archive
Categories
- Appeasement
- Books
- Brexit
- Capital Improvement Plan
- Casino Gaming
- Education
- Education Reform
- Electoral Map
- Fifth Congressional
- Greece
- Health Care Reform
- History
- International
- Ireland
- Manzi in the Morning
- Media
- Merrimack Valley Politics
- Methuen
- Methuen City Council
- Methuen Mayor's Race
- Munich Conference
- Municipal Finance
- Music
- National News
- NextEra
- Resiliency
- Seabrook
- Song of the Week
- Sports
- State News
- Surveys
- Technology Beat
- Transportation Finance
- U.S. Senate Race
- Uncategorized
- WCAP Podcast
Category Archives: Methuen
Early Retirement- It Does Save Money
Today’s editorial in the Tribune calls into question the real savings to taxpayers that would come from Methuen’s adoption of the early retirement law that the legislature passed as part of the municipal relief package. The editorial is interesting in … Continue reading
Posted in Methuen, Municipal Finance, State News
Tagged City of Methuen, Municipal Early Retirement
1 Comment
Rep. Campbell at The Annual Salute to the Gold Star Mothers Ceremony
Thanks to Rep. Linda Dean Campbell, who attended today’s event at the Lawrence Municipal Airport. A large crowd gathered at Lawrence Municipal Airport on Sunday, September 26, 2010 to honor the family members of fallen Massachusetts service members. Thanks to … Continue reading
Massachusetts Governors Race and Municipal Health Care
Rasmussen has a new survey out on the Governor’s race that shows a real tight race, with the bottom falling out on Tim Cahill’s campaign. Rasmussen has Patrick with 42% of the vote, Baker has 38% and Cahill 11%. But … Continue reading
Sarah Boyd Wins the September SOAR Award
The science department is extremely proud to present Methuen High School senior, Sarah Boyd, as this month’s prestigious science SOAR award recipient. Sarah has excelled in honors and advanced placement science courses for four years at Methuen High School, including … Continue reading
The Mayor's Corner With Guy Glodis
Worcester County Sheriff and candidate for Auditor Guy Glodis was my guest on the Mayor’s Corner last week. Guy talked about the Auditor’s race and his goals for that office. (I have endorsed Guy Glodis in this race)
James Angelone III is September Artist of Month
Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Born and raised in Methuen, James grew up in a family filled with a respect for the arts. Various family members have displayed talents ranging from performing in Vaudeville to apprenticing … Continue reading
Posted in Methuen
Tagged City of Methuen, Mayor Bill Manzi, Methuen Artist of the month
Leave a comment
Michael Widmer on Municipal Health Care and Pensions
The President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation Michael Widmer has written a letter to all Legislators and candidates for the Legislature calling on them to support changes in health care and pension law that would allow municipalities to save over … Continue reading
Posted in Methuen, Municipal Finance, State News
Tagged Michael Widmer, Municipal Health Care Reform
Leave a comment
Mosquito Spraying in Methuen Tomorrow
As a precaution, the Methuen Health Department has requested that The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District apply a barrier treatment to Methuen School District fields and City of Methuen parks and to perform a citywide mosquito spraying … Continue reading