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Category Archives: Methuen
Spring Lacrosse Registration
Format: Methuen will once again enter teams in the Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League. Games are held on Sundays. Who Is Eligible: This will be a co-ed program for Methuen residents in grades 3 -8. Teams: U11, U13 and U … Continue reading
Doing the WCAP Morning Show
Will be doing the mid-morning show today on WCAP, 980 on the am dial at 10:15. Everybody gets it!
Methuen Inaugural Ceremony Monday
Please join us at The Inauguration Ceremony of Mayor William Manzi, the Methuen City Council, and the Methuen School Committee On Monday, January 4, 2010, 7:00 pm. At the Searles Building, the Great Hall. Reception to immediately follow refreshments to … Continue reading
Today's Tribune Story on Pension Obligation
Today’s Tribune has a story on pension funding by the City of Methuen. The online version has a headline which reads “Mayor says City not able to pay pension money today”, which is not what I said. I said that … Continue reading
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Methuen High School Project Moves Forward
Today’s Eagle Tribune details the results of yesterday’s Building Committee Meeting, where a “preferred’ design was selected by the Committee. The school design selected, referred to as the “bridge” concept, will now be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority … Continue reading
Katie Oskar is December S.O.A.R. Award Recipient
“Academically distinguished, intellectually inquisitive, and athletically gifted best describe senior Katie Oskar,” states Principal Jim Guica. Methuen High School is pleased to recognize a student of Katie’s stature as the S.O.A.R Award recipient for December. Katie is a student athlete … Continue reading
The Explosion in Pension Costs
Today’s Tribune has a story about pension costs in Methuen, and how the continued rapid escalation in these costs are threatening municipal finances throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I do agree with Michael Widmer that any extension of the full … Continue reading
Mayor Manzi Names Carolyn McDougall as December’s Artist of the Month
MAYOR MANZI NAMES CAROLYN V. McDOUGALL AS DECEMBER’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Carolyn V. McDougall as December’s Artist of the Month. Until Hurricane Katrina hit, … Continue reading
Tree Lighting in Methuen
Santa came to Methuen to light the City Christmas Tree last night. My thanks to the Max Family for their generous donation of a tree, and my thanks to Jill Stackelin for all of her hard work.
Santa Parade Highlights in Methuen
We had the Santa Parade in Methuen Saturday, and we were blessed with great weather and huge crowds. My thanks to Jill Stackelin, Dennis Marcello, and all of the volunteers who made the Parade such a huge success. The Grand … Continue reading
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