Category Archives: Methuen

State Budget Cuts Coming

The Governor last week, in light of poor tax collection data, has been forced to once again downgrade state revenue estimates, calling for a $600 million dollar budget reduction in order to achieve balance at the lower number. He will … Continue reading

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The Nevins Library

I was pleased to attend the staff appreciation dinner for the Nevins Memorial Library right after the MCTV debate. The Nevins Library and its staff do a great job day in and day out for Methuen, and I am proud … Continue reading

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Debate Recap/Health Care

We had the MCTV/Eagle Tribune debate last night, and I would like to thank both outlets for providing the opportunity for debate. We were asked to provide a question and my submission dealt with the exploding cost of municipal health … Continue reading

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Mayor's Forum Tonight on MCTV

Just a reminder that MCTV in Methuen will be hosting a Mayoral debate tonight at 7:00 p.m. It will be broadcast live, and will be one hour in length. I hope you all have a chance to tune in tonight!

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Someone Is Reading the Numbers

Today’s Washington Post talks about the real problems that state and local pension systems face in light of the massive losses of the last downturn. The story talks about the stark choices facing pension systems throughout the country. The upheaval … Continue reading

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Methuen Receives Fire Grant

I am pleased to announce that Methuen Fire Department has been awarded $204,980.00 in stimulus grant funds to re-hire three firefighters laid off due to budgetary constraints. This amount is almost 100% of what we applied for. Of 84 communities … Continue reading

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October Artist of the Month

MAYOR MANZI NAMES PILAR QUINTANA AS OCTOBER’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Pilar Quintana as October’s Artist of the Month. Pilar Quintana graduated from Bradford College … Continue reading

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Hampshire Road Closing

NOTICE CITY OF METHUEN PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13 – 16, 2009 HAMPSHIRE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED FROM CROSS STREET TO GARABEDIAN WAY, DUE TO CULVERT REPAIR. PLEASE SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTES. THANK YOU. RAYMOND E. DIFIORE … Continue reading

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Manzi for Mayor Open House

We will host an open house tommorow night, Tuesday October 6th, at 6:30 p.m. for anyone that would like to help the campaign. We will be at Manzi for Mayor Headquarters at 46 Hampshire Street, (old home of A Vintage … Continue reading

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"Open Mike" in Methuen

Congressman Mike Capuano will visit Methuen this morning at 10:00 a.m. at Park Garden Apartments at 10 Burnham Road for an “Open Mike” session, giving you an opportunity to hear his ideas and ask him questions. Come on by to … Continue reading

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