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Category Archives: Methuen
Arthur Nicholson Moves to a New Position
Methuen High School Principal Arthur Nicholson announced this week that he was stepping down as Principal to move to a new job as Assistant to the Superintendent. Arthur’s primary focus will be the High School project, which is moving in … Continue reading
Trauma Intervention Program Annual Banquet
The Trauma Intervention Program had their annual banquet on Thursday evening, and it was a great event. This program does an enormous amount of good, and is staffed with dedicated people who volunteer their services. Congratulations to Jayan Landry, the … Continue reading
Sales Tax Increase Passes Senate
The increase in the sales tax passed the State Senate tonight, increasing the rate to 6.25%. This increase is exactly what the House passed, and guarantees the Governor will be faced with the issue of holding to his veto threat … Continue reading
Lacrosse Comes to Methuen
Methuen’s Recreation Department has just started a lacrosse league, and recently had its first home game at the stadium. It was a great event, and I was delighted to be there to see the kids enjoying this great sport. We … Continue reading
Artist of the Month Karen Fitzgerald
MAYOR MANZI NAMES KAREN FITZGERALD AS THE MAY ARTIST OF THE MONTH Methuen Art Teacher’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Karen Fitzgerald as the May Artist of the Month. Karen is an … Continue reading
Baddour to Host Economic Summit
State Senator Steve Baddour will host a forum on the state of the economy, as well as the Massachusetts Budget tonight Tuesday May 12th at 6:00 p.m. Guests will include Treasurer Tim Cahill, Michael Widmer of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, … Continue reading
Municipal Relief Commission Takes a Pass
The so called Municipal Relief Commission has issued its report, and after nine months or so of work it has managed, in the area of health care, to actually recommend a system that will take us backwards from the point … Continue reading
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Tagged Massachusetts Budget Crisis, Municipal Relief Commission
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Happy Mothers Day!
Happy Mothers Day to all! The Beatles sing “Your Mother Should Know” from Magical Mystery Tour.
Left Holding the Bag on the Quinn Bill
The State Legislature, as they contemplate major cuts in the budget, are considering totally cutting the financing for the “Quinn Bill”, which provides extra pay to police officers for education. This program has traditionally been paid for by the combination … Continue reading
Methuen Boil Order is Lifted
Methuen, after completing multiple tests of its water supply due to a 14 inch water main break, has lifted the “boil order”. These tests showed no problems with our water supply. Read the Tribune story at this link.
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