Category Archives: Methuen

Methuen Boil Order is Lifted

Posted on May 7, 2009 by billmanzi

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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Boil Order Remains in Effect

Posted on May 6, 2009 by billmanzi

The “boil order” issued yesterday for residents of East Methuen remains in effect but will likely be lifted today, pending the outcome of the last test on water purity. The City website at http://www.cityofmethuen.net will have further details, as will … Continue reading →

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St Andrews Church Development Meeting Notice

Posted on May 6, 2009 by billmanzi

St. Andrews Site Event: Community Meeting Where: Lena Lahey Community Center 141 Tenney Street Methuen, MA 01844 When: May 12, 2009, 6 PM On behalf of the City of Methuen and with the support of the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing … Continue reading →

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Methuen West Little League Opening Day

Posted on May 3, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen West Little League had its opening day today, and a special honor was given to T-Ball President Joseph Melia. Joe has been the President (and founder) of Methuen T-Ball for over 35 years. I had both of my children … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Steps Up

Posted on April 27, 2009 by billmanzi

This morning I posted on the potential for a sales tax increase, and in that post I asked where the Governor was, and speculated about the potential for a veto threat from him. He must have read my blog. He … Continue reading →

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The Speaker Makes His (Tax) Move

Posted on April 27, 2009 by billmanzi

Speaker Bob Deleo has finally shown his hand on revenues, coming out for a 1.25% increase in the sales tax. Both the Globe and Herald are reporting that the Speaker will support this increase, with the hope that the increase … Continue reading →

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Sales Tax Talk Moves to Seven Percent

Posted on April 26, 2009 by billmanzi

I had done a posting on the financial potential of a one percent hike in the sales tax a couple of days back, and I guess the numbers are not that hard to figure, since the House is now talking … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Martha Welch

Posted on April 22, 2009 by billmanzi

Martha Welch has stepped down as a member of the Historic District Commission, ending over twenty years of involvement with Boards and Commissions that deal with historic preservation in Methuen. She has served as a Methuen School Committee member, and … Continue reading →

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The CCHS Girls Team Honored in Methuen

Posted on April 20, 2009 by billmanzi

Some video of Coach Sue Downer and the State Champion CCHS Girls Basketball Team. Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan was on hand to present citations from Lawrence. Great job by the Girls.

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Mayors Respond

Posted on April 17, 2009 by billmanzi

Massachusetts Mayors gathered yesterday in Boston under the auspices of the Mayors Association to talk about a response to the unveiling of the House Ways and Means Budget. I was unable to attend the conference, but the video is pretty … Continue reading →

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