Category Archives: Methuen

More Cuts Coming

Posted on December 31, 2008 by billmanzi

The Governor yesterday announced to the media that the state budget remains about one billion dollars short, which will trigger a new round of budget cuts that likely will include local aid. Governor Deval Patrick said yesterday that he was … Continue reading →

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Thank You to those that helped

Posted on December 29, 2008 by billmanzi

The Eagle Tribune wrote a very nice editorial about people pulling together to help during the recent ice storm that crippled the region. They pointed out that many pitched in and praised the spirit of giving that characterizes the people … Continue reading →

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More Authority for Mayors Part 2

Posted on December 28, 2008 by billmanzi

Today’s Eagle Tribune has an article that again discusses the potential for changing the criteria for cities to join the State GIC. Under current state law for a city to join the state GIC and take advantage of its lower … Continue reading →

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Answering the boo birds

Posted on December 24, 2008 by billmanzi

The comment section over at the Eagle Tribune is a very popular section of their online edition, with folks given a chance to comment on the story of the day and mix in praise and criticism of public officials and … Continue reading →

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Methuen Public Schools to Release Students Early

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen public schools, due to the oncoming storm, will release students early today, Friday December 19. The High School will be released at 10:45 a.m., Upper School at 11:15 a.m., and Lower School at 11:45 a.m.

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State Revenues Plunge

Posted on December 16, 2008 by billmanzi

The State of Massachusetts, after making a big round of budget cuts because of rapidly declining tax revenue, is faced with a new shortfall, as revenue continues to plunge below even the new, lower estimates put out two months ago. … Continue reading →

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Methuen Schools Closed Tommorow

Posted on December 14, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen Public Schools will be closed tommorow, Monday December 15th due to ongoing power related problems. We are continuing to experience power outages for many residents, with the West End of Methuen appearing to be the slowest to be … Continue reading →

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Methuen Power Situation

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen continues to suffer widespread power outages, with restorations coming slowly but surely. National Grid has mobilized a large workforce to deal with downed trees and power lines that impacted us so severely yesterday. I have declared a State of … Continue reading →

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Methuen State of Emergency

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN METHUEN Due to the inclement weather and power outages, Mayor Manzi has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Methuen. For assistance related to the weather, please call 978-983-8930 locally and … Continue reading →

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Methuen Schools Closed

Posted on December 12, 2008 by billmanzi

Due to this storm which has downed power lines and trees throughout the City Methuen has closed its schools for today, Friday December 12th. City and National Grid crews are working to restore power and remove fallen trees throughout the … Continue reading →

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