Category Archives: Methuen

Methuen Awarded Community Development Block Grant

Posted on July 9, 2010 by billmanzi

My thanks to Governor Deval Patrick and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, as well as Reps. Linda Campbell and Barbara L’Italien, as well as Senator Steve Baddour. $668,071.00 Grant Will Be Used To Fund Several Programs Mayor William M. Manzi, III announced … Continue reading →

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MAYOR MANZI ACCEPTS HISTORIC WORLD WAR II FLAGS

Posted on June 14, 2010 by billmanzi

Flags Will Be Displayed in City Hall Later This Month On June 7, 2010 Methuen Veterans Services Officer Thomas Hargreaves assisted Joseph Bella, Secretary of the Methuen Historical Commission and James Smith, member of the Methuen Historical Commission in presenting … Continue reading →

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Widmer on Municipal Health Care Reform

Posted on June 11, 2010 by billmanzi

Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation President Michael Widmer weighed in on the Senate bill designed to “reform” municipal health care, and he has found it to be deficient. Widmer’s analysis is right on. The bill has some positive elements, but when considered … Continue reading →

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The Case for Methuen High School

Posted on June 7, 2010 by billmanzi

Tonight Methuen’s City Council will vote on the bond authorization to allow us to move forward with the renovation and expansion of Methuen High School. This process began in 2006, when the City of Methuen filed a “Statement of Interest” … Continue reading →

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Breanah O’Handley Wins May Soar Award

Posted on May 11, 2010 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Breanah, the May SOAR award winner. Reason(s) for Recognition: Breanah is a young woman who has matured greatly from her freshman year. She is a model student, actively involved in all her academic and inclusion classes. Breanah is … Continue reading →

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Mayor Manzi Names Michael Gueli as May Artist of the Month

Posted on May 7, 2010 by billmanzi

Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Michael Gueli as May’s Artist of the Month. Gueli is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Northeastern University. In his free time Mike … Continue reading →

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Rose Gonzalez and Groundwork Lawrence on Mayor's Corner

Posted on April 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Rose Gonzalez of Groundwork Lawrence was my guest on the Mayor’s Corner this month. We talked about the Spicket River Greenway, community supported agriculture, the upcoming improvements to the Howard Playground, and so much more. Thanks to Rose for being … Continue reading →

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Nathan Gioacchini Wins April S.O.A.R. Award

Posted on April 16, 2010 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Nathan Gioacchini for winning the S.O.A.R. award in April. He is an outstanding young man with a great future. It is an honor for the physical education department to nominate Nathan Gioacchini as this year’s S.O.A.R. Award recipient. … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Blood Honored

Posted on April 14, 2010 by billmanzi

I joined with the Methuen City Council to honor Charlotte Blood, who has made a financial contribution to bring a new scoreboard to our fieldhouse. Charlotte and her family have run the Bruce Blood Memorial Basketball Tournament for 29 years, … Continue reading →

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Honoring Father Thomas Keyes

Posted on April 10, 2010 by billmanzi

I was delighted to join with the Methuen City Council in honoring Father Thomas Keyes, the Pastor at St Lucy’s, who is leaving this month for a mission in Peru. Father Tom has been a great asset for our City, … Continue reading →

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