Category Archives: Methuen

Happy Birthday Jules Gordon

Yes I realize he has been kicking the tar out of me but today we recognize and congratulate Jules Gordon on the occasion of his birthday. May he have many more!!!! Now lets keep kicking the stuffing out of those … Continue reading

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Grand Opening Butlers and Bars

Congratulations to Deborah Ingalls, the owner of Butlers and Bars, who opened a new location at 19 Hampshire Street in Downtown Methuen. Deb had a great kickoff at the new location Saturday evening, and I wish her all the best.

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Grand Opening Furniture Fixer New England

The Furniture Fixer New England store had its grand opening yesterday. The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce joined owner Jonathan Anderson and his family as he opened his Furniture Repair shop in Railroad Square at 5 Pelham Street. Best of … Continue reading

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Jacob Cohen is the recipient of the SOAR Award for Mathematics

Jacob Cohen was recognized at our last School Committee meeting for his outstanding achievement in math and science. An 800 on the SAT’s? WOW! I struggled to hit 800 combined English and Math! Great job Jacob. Jacob scored a perfect … Continue reading

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Job Growth? Not With These Numbers

The President is focusing on the horrific job situation, and he here announces a job creation forum to be held in December. But regardless of forums today’s Boston Globe detailed (again) the huge hike coming for small business in the … Continue reading

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Where's the Beef?

Yes those old Wendy commercials, which Walter Mondale brought into political debate, have now been introduced in Methuen! Jamie Atkinson and George Scione have brought a new show called “Politically Active” to Methuen Public Access Television, and here is their … Continue reading

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November Artist of the Month

MAYOR MANZI NAMES KATE ZEHNTER AS NOVEMBER’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Kate Zehnter as November’s Artist of the Month. Kate has been an art educator … Continue reading

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Calvin Kattar Recognized

The Methuen City Council had Methuen martial arts champion Calvin Kattar in to receive a citation and a proclamation recognizing his outstanding achievements in his field. Calvin is a Methuen High School graduate, and the City of Methuen is proud … Continue reading

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Methuen's Veterans Day Celebration

A salute to all of our Veterans, and a recognition that the freedoms we have and often take for granted are with us because of the blood and sacrifice of our veterans. Methuen’s Veteran’s Day celebration was wonderful, with a … Continue reading

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Thank You Methuen!

A very big thank you to the citizens of Methuen, who re-elected me last night to the job of Mayor. I appreciate the support, and offer my congratulations to all of the candidates who put their names on the ballot. … Continue reading

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