Category Archives: Methuen

The Local Aid Issue

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

As we see economic problems overtaking federal and state government it is a necessity to begin the planning process in case the situation gets bleaker. On that basis I have this week ordered our Department Heads to begin planning for … Continue reading →

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Methuen Boys and Girls Club Spelling Bee

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen Boys and Girls Club Project is hosting a Spelling Bee on Saturday, November 1st (between 3-8 p.m.) at the CGS, and is in need of volunteers as Spelling Bee Coaches, Judges and Food/Raffle Table Managers. For more information … Continue reading →

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Susie Castillo in Methuen

Posted on September 27, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen native Susie Castillo returned to Methuen to sign copies of her new book “Confidence is Queen: The Four Keys to Ultimate Beauty through Positive Thinking” at Borders at the fabulous Loop in Methuen. Susie is a former Miss U.S.A., … Continue reading →

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Kerry O’Reilly Results in Methuen

Posted on September 22, 2008 by billmanzi

I have attached the PDF of the Methuen Kerry O’Reilly race. Kerry O’Reilly

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Methuen Rep Primary Results by Precinct

Posted on September 22, 2008 by billmanzi

I have attached the results of the Campbell-Dibella State Representatives Democratic Primary in pdf. format. Campbell-Dibella

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Governor Stymies Police Unions

Posted on September 22, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick unveiled his new regulations that allow the use of flagmen on certain state road jobs, inserting a late provision that short circuited the unions ability to use local collective bargaining agreements or ordinances to force local police onto … Continue reading →

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The Francis Roberge Bridge

Posted on September 22, 2008 by billmanzi

I was delighted to host the dedication of the new bridge connecting Osgood Street and Hampshire Street to Francis (Franny) Roberge, a true political character who contributed so much to Methuen. Franny Roberge served as a member of Methuen’s Charter … Continue reading →

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The VEEP Sweeps Part Two

Posted on September 18, 2008 by billmanzi

In my VEEP Sweeps contest we had three people who got half the call right. This weekend I will draw one of those three from my sophisticated tie-break system (putting the names in a hat) and send them the twenty … Continue reading →

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Campbell Coasts in Methuen

Posted on September 16, 2008 by billmanzi

State Representative Linda Dean Campbell coasted to victory in todays primary, winning by a margin by a 54-46 percent margin, or about 450 votes. I will post the full precinct by precinct results first thing tommorow. My congratulations to Rep. … Continue reading →

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Campbell For Representative

Posted on September 15, 2008 by billmanzi

Tommorow is the Democratic primary in Methuen where we have a State Reps race, with the incumbent Linda Dean Campbell facing Attorney Chris Dibella. I urge voters to turn out and support Representative Campbell’s re-election. Representative Campbell is a freshman … Continue reading →

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