Category Archives: Methuen

Patrick Wields Veto Pen

Posted on July 14, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick vetoed $122.5 million dollars in spending approved by the State Legislature in the FY 2009 budget, and has asked for additional budgetary authority to make mid-year cuts if necessary. From the Boston Globe: “We’ve got to prepare … Continue reading →

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State Reps Race Heats Up

Posted on July 14, 2008 by billmanzi

(I have endorsed Linda Dean Campbell in this race.) The Democratic primary for State Representative, scheduled for September 16th, has been a sleepy event so far, but is starting to pick up a little bit. Challenger Chris Dibella has accused … Continue reading →

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Sex Offender Law Proposed

Posted on July 14, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen City Councilor Ken Willette has proposed a city ordinance that would legally restrict the rights of level three sex offenders to travel to certain areas of the city. He would prohibit those offenders from traveling within 1000 feet of … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s Recycling Handbook

Posted on July 12, 2008 by billmanzi

I have posted the Methuen recycling brochure that was mailed last week. There is some valuable information in there, as well as pickup schedules. Please drop me a line with any comments or suggestions on recyling. Recycling Brochure

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Father John McLaughlin Takes New Position

Posted on July 12, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen lost a very good man and an outstanding priest when Father John McLaughlin of St Monicas’s Parish in Methuen was assigned to be the first national vocations director at the Archdiocese of the Military in Washington D.C. Father John … Continue reading →

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Forest Lake Temporarily Closed

Posted on July 11, 2008 by billmanzi

A high bacteria count yesterday forced the City to order the closure of Forest Lake for the day. We monitor that count daily, and post those results on the city website at http://www.cityofmethuen.net. Please check that website for information about … Continue reading →

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The body of Sgt. Alex Jimenez Found

Posted on July 11, 2008 by billmanzi

The body of Lawrence soldier Alex Jimenez, who has been M.I.A. in Iraq for fourteen months, was found and identified yesterday. Sgt Jimenez had been seized by the enemy after a firefight, and his family always held out hope that … Continue reading →

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Kerry Visits The Merrimack Valley

Posted on July 10, 2008 by billmanzi

John Kerry visited both Lowell and Lawrence this week, campaigning hard in both cities. Kerry visited the Cedar Crest Restaurant in Lawrence to talk to a group and take questions. Senator Kerry talked about national health care, CDBG funding, veterans … Continue reading →

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High School Building Committee Formed

Posted on July 9, 2008 by billmanzi

I have recently announced the formation of a High School Building Committee and named teacher and engineer Suzanne Lamoureux to head this critical City effort. I have attached the names of the Building Committee, and once again express my thanks … Continue reading →

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Beas’s Lot Money is Accepted

Posted on July 8, 2008 by billmanzi

The City Council last night voted to accept a $250,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to create a park and a boat ramp at the site of the old Beas’s restaurant. The vote was 6-2, with Councilors Pappalardo and … Continue reading →

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