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Category Archives: Methuen
Methuen Local Aid Allocations
Both the Massachusetts House and Senate have passed budgets, with the process of reconciling those documents in the hands of a conference committee. There are some slight differences in the documents, with the below listing the different allocations for local … Continue reading
Methuen Memorial Day Service
Today’s Methuen Memorial Day Service. Apologies for the poor audio, as the wind was blowing hard and made it difficult. Thanks to the American Legion, the VFW, and all that participated in today’s ceremony.
Manzi in the Morning- Linda Soucy Interview
I was very pleased to have Linda Soucy of the Methuen Arlington Neighborhood on the show this past week to talk about the progress made in our neighborhood through the efforts of MAN, and also to talk about the big … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning- Bryan Sweet Interview
Bryan Sweet came on the show to talk about his announcement that he is a candidate for Methuen School Committee. That race should be interesting, as term limits and voluntary departures will create a large number of openings. Bryan has … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning- Phil Lahey
Phil Lahey, the host of the cable access show “The Empty Chair” came on the radio program this week to talk about addiction, the very real pain caused when a family member suffers from this disease, his own experience with … Continue reading
Methuen City Council Chair Sean Fountain
I was happy to be able to pinch hit for Tom Duggan today on the “Paying Attention Radio Program” while Tom was emceeing the Greater Boston Tea Party event on the Boston Common today. And once it was known that … Continue reading
Rep. Diana DiZoglio on Taxes, Budgets
Rep. Diana DiZoglio came on “Manzi in the Morning” on WCAP today to talk about the Legislative tax package, and her vote against that package. Rep. DiZoglio talked about the impact that the tax changes would have had on her … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning- Matt Kraunelis Interview
I had the pleasure of having Matt Kraunelis on the Manzi in the Morning Radio Program this week to talk about Methuen’s Grey Court Poets, and the publication of his new book “Tackle Box”. Matt talked about his book, the … Continue reading
Big Fun Saturday- Boob Hangs Up
The call in to the Boob Leeblanc Radio Program this past week on WCAP by Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot is an instant classic, well worthy of a podcast. I just can’t figure out why Boob hung up on … Continue reading
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Mayor Zanni on IT Privatization
Most of the controversy in Mayor Steve Zanni’s first year in office centered around his proposal to privatize the City of Methuen’s Information Technology Department. Not only was there disagreement on the substance of the proposal, but the Mayor and … Continue reading
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