Category Archives: Methuen

Veteran Homestead Mobile Medical Unit coming to Methuen

Posted on August 15, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen Mayor Bill Manzi, in conjunction with the City of Methuen Veterans Services Office will be sponsoring a daylong medical clinic for veterans who are unable to access medical care because of transportation or homelessness. The Veteran Homestead Mobile Medical … Continue reading →

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A tough winter ahead

Posted on August 4, 2008 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe is reporting what most of us are expecting, and that is that home heating costs are likely to escalate sharply this coming winter. From the Globe: The increase will have an especially dramatic impact on the nearly … Continue reading →

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Enter the VEEP Sweeps

Posted on August 1, 2008 by billmanzi

All right now lets all get our best pundits hats on and make our predictions on the choice for Vice President by both nominees. I propose a contest for the readers of this blog. I will ask that you send … Continue reading →

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Methuen Master Plan Passed

Posted on July 29, 2008 by billmanzi

Culminating a two year process the Methuen City Council voted 8-1 in favor of passing a new Master Plan for Methuen, and adopting a new city wide zoning plan that was the result of our master planning process. The zoning … Continue reading →

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State Teaches Cities Fiscal Responsibility

Posted on July 27, 2008 by billmanzi

One of the new items to come out of the state budget is the idea of a commission to study municipal budgeting and monitor local spending. It is covered in todays Eagle Tribune, where we learn that the state is … Continue reading →

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Cahill moves to standardize design

Posted on July 18, 2008 by billmanzi

State Treasurer Tim Cahill, in charge of the Massachusetts School Building Authority, has called for standardized design to be used for new school construction. The Cahill call for such use is in line with a long-standing request by Inspector General … Continue reading →

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Methuen adds lacrosse

Posted on July 18, 2008 by billmanzi

I have had numerous requests in the past year to add the sport of lacrosse to the outstanding menu of youth sports activities in Methuen. With a group of persistent residents nipping at my heels I have promulgated an executive … Continue reading →

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Legislature Removes Municipal Retiree Cola

Posted on July 17, 2008 by billmanzi

The legislative budget conference committee removed the provision that had been inserted in the Senate version of the budget that raised the base for calculating municipal retiree cost of living increases from $12,000 to $16,000. This prospective change, made without … Continue reading →

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Financial Trouble for School Lunches

Posted on July 16, 2008 by billmanzi

With food prices escalating sharply and fuel costs increasing delivery expense school lunch programs throughout Massachusetts are suffering deficits and being forced to raise prices. The Boston Globe featured this issue today amid problems in communities everywhere. From the Globe: … Continue reading →

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The 9-c danger to localities

Posted on July 16, 2008 by billmanzi

The Governor’s call for expanded powers to make budget cuts mid-year (the so called 9-c power) has the potential, if applied to local aid, to cause serious disruption to the operations of municipalities throughout the Commonwealth. The Governor’s request came … Continue reading →

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