Category Archives: Methuen

Boston Globe on Municipal Health Care

Posted on March 2, 2010 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe today editoralized on the need for municipal health care reform, including a call to the State Legislature to adopt “plan design” for localities. The Globe wrote a two part series highlighting the unsustainable cost of municipal health … Continue reading →

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The Legislative Delegation Visits Methuen S.C.

Posted on February 28, 2010 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Legislative delegation visited the Methuen School Committee last week, and there are some interesting comments made, especially about the Governor’s filed budget. The delegation essentially ridiculed the Governor’s budget submission and said that locals ought to discard any thought … Continue reading →

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The Weather is Frightful

Posted on February 27, 2010 by billmanzi

The winds and rain have caused some real hardship here in Methuen, with power outages continuing to cause problems throughout the Merrimack Valley. I participated in a conference call with National Grid yesterday and will participate in another this morning … Continue reading →

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Municipal Relief Package Passes Without Health Care Reform

Posted on February 25, 2010 by billmanzi

The legislature yesterday passed a Municipal Relief Package, which is outlined below. The package, predictably, did not contain “plan design” relief on health care for municipalities. There are some important pieces here, including the pension portion. But the most important … Continue reading →

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Lisa Barone Is The February SOAR Award Winner

Posted on February 10, 2010 by billmanzi

Congratulatgions to Methuen High School’s Lisa Barone, who was awarded the February SOAR Award. A great student with a wonderful musical future. Put forward by Fine Arts Director Thomas Walters: It is my great pleasure to nominate Lisa Angela Barone … Continue reading →

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MAG Mortgage Grand Opening

Posted on February 9, 2010 by billmanzi

I was happy to be able to attend the MAG Mortgage grand opening of their Methuen Office at 213 Broadway last week. Senator Baddour and Rep. Campbell also took the time to attend. Congrats to the Company. We appreciate their … Continue reading →

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Greg Fallon is February Artist of the Month

Posted on February 5, 2010 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI NAMES GREG FALLON AS FEBRUARY’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Greg Fallon as February’s Artist of the Month. Greg Fallon moved to Methuen at … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick at the MMA

Posted on January 23, 2010 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick at the MMA yesterday giving the keynote speech and giving an advance peek at his budget, and how it pertains to local aid. His remarks were welcomed by local officials, who had anticipated large cuts in general local … Continue reading →

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Michael Norcia Wins January SOAR Award

Posted on January 13, 2010 by billmanzi

In January we had two SOAR Award winners. Congratulations to Michael Norcia for his outstanding student record, and his very substantial academic achievements. Michael is a member of the National Honor Society, Art Honor Society, and the History Honor Society. … Continue reading →

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Julia Maguire Wins January SOAR Award

Posted on January 12, 2010 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Julia Maguire, the January SOAR Award winner. Reason(s) for Recognition: Julia is one of Methuen High School’s Early Education and Care programs outstanding students. She has completed all required coursework and is currently Interning in the program. She … Continue reading →

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