Category Archives: Methuen

The State of the City Speech- No Layoffs in FY2009

Posted on February 13, 2009 by billmanzi

I had the honor to give the State of the City address last night, my fourth such speech. My thanks to the Board of Trade, who sponsor the event annually. I have attached the speech as a pdf, but will … Continue reading →

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Methuen Awarded Wind Survey Grant

Posted on February 12, 2009 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen was awarded a grant to study the potential for wind turbines on the site of the former Methuen Ski Hill. Methuen’s application was prepared by City Engineer Frank Russo, and I would like to thank him … Continue reading →

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State of the City Address Tonight

Posted on February 11, 2009 by billmanzi

You are all cordially invited to the “State of the City” address scheduled for tonight, Thursday February 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Center. I look forward to seeing many of you there. There is no charge for … Continue reading →

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Methuen Dems Caucus

Posted on February 4, 2009 by billmanzi

METHUEN DEMOCRATS CONVENE ANNUAL CAUCUS Event selects delegates for the 2009 Massachusetts State Issues Convention Methuen – Eleni Varitimos, Chairwoman, of the Methuen Democratic Town Committee today announced that the Methuen Democratic Town Committee would be holding this year’s caucus … Continue reading →

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Methuen Eliminates Primary

Posted on February 3, 2009 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council last night agreed to eliminate the potential for a primary in this election season in order to save $32,400. The cost saving measure must be approved by the State Legislature and would be effective only for … Continue reading →

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Methuen Schools Closed

Posted on January 28, 2009 by billmanzi

The Methuen Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday January 28th due to the storm.

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Governor to Cut $128 Million in Local Aid Mid Year

Posted on January 23, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick, in an address to the MMA this morning, announced a mid year local aid cut of $128 million, made against the lottery account and the additional aid account. Governor Patrick also announced that he would make no … Continue reading →

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Methuen Passes (Modified) Pot Ordinance

Posted on January 21, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen’s City Council gave first read approval to my proposal to levy additional fines for public usage of marijuana last night. The approval was unanimous. I did announce to the City Council that I would submit to them revisions to … Continue reading →

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Politics in a Smoke Filled Room

Posted on January 19, 2009 by billmanzi

For those who have decried politics in the proverbial smoke filled room this You Tube video, encouraging people to come out against a local ordinance increasing the fine for marijuana usage in parks and playgrounds, gives new meaning to that … Continue reading →

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Olive Garden Coming to Methuen

Posted on January 18, 2009 by billmanzi

This past week I participated in the annual Mayors and Managers breakfast sponsored by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. At that breakfast I was able to announce that the Olive Garden Restaurant is coming to Methuen, at the Loop. … Continue reading →

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