Category Archives: Methuen

Methuen High School Educational Plan Unveiled

Posted on September 30, 2009 by billmanzi

The Methuen Public Schools, as part of the Methuen High School Building Project, has produced an educational plan that will guide us in shaping the building plans for Methuen High School. We will have a Public Hearing on this plan … Continue reading →

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Santa Parade BBQ a Big Hit!

Posted on September 28, 2009 by billmanzi

We had a wonderful day for our Santa Parade BBQ on Saturday, with a big crowd at Riverside Park to enjoy food, games, pony rides, and an early arrival by Santa. This BBQ, to help to raise money for our … Continue reading →

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Methuen to Retire Dan Ford's Football Number

Posted on September 24, 2009 by billmanzi

METHUEN TO RETIRE DAN FORD’S FOOTBALL NUMBER The Late Star Running Back Will Have His Number Retired at Friday Night’s Game Methuen will retire the number of Dan Ford on Friday, September 25, 2009 during half time of the Methuen … Continue reading →

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Historic Walls Get an Upgrade

Posted on September 24, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen’s historic walls are one of our valued treasures. The walls are indeed unique but require upkeep, which can be expensive. The Festival of Trees is an organization that has devoted itself to helping to preserve history, and they have … Continue reading →

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Santa Comes Early to Methuen!

Posted on September 22, 2009 by billmanzi

Join us Saturday as we have a cookout to support Methuen’s Santa Parade. The event details are below. Hope to see you there. SANTA is coming to Methuen!!! September 26, 2009 (rain date September 27th) Riverside Park (Riverside Drive) 11:00am … Continue reading →

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Methuen Receives Funding to Restore Appleyard

Posted on September 21, 2009 by billmanzi

I was very pleased to host U.S. Representative Niki Tsongas as she formally delivered a federal grant that will allow us to clean and redevelop the Appleyard site in our downtown. This site, adjacent to a residential neighborhood and in … Continue reading →

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Health Insurance Cost Spiral to Continue

Posted on September 17, 2009 by billmanzi

A report in yesterday’s Boston Globe talked of the plans of major Massachusetts health insurers to raise rates by ten percent next year. In a system that is already teetering because of unaffordable costs a ten percent increase will create … Continue reading →

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Thank You Methuen

Posted on September 16, 2009 by billmanzi

The Methuen Mayoral Preliminary Election was last night, and I am grateful to this wonderful City for the support I received. I topped the ticket and now move to the November final. Turnout was nine percent for this election. It … Continue reading →

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Methuen Preliminary Election Today

Posted on September 15, 2009 by billmanzi

Today, September 15th, Methuen will conduct its preliminary election, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The contested races are for West District Councilor, and for Mayor. The polling locations are the Tenney School for the East District, … Continue reading →

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Methuen September 11th Remembrance

Posted on September 11, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen will have a ceremony today marking the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This Ceremony of Remembrance will be at Methuen’s Central Fire Station and will begin promptly at 9:55. We will never forget the heinous act perpertrated against … Continue reading →

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