Category Archives: Methuen

City Council Approves Lavigne as Chief of Police

Posted on July 8, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council unanimously approved Katherine Lavigne as Chief of Police last night. The vote was 7-0, with Councilor John Cronin abstaining and Councilor Larry Giordano absent. Chief Lavigne has done an outstanding job for this community under some … Continue reading →

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Methuen Fireworks on for Tonight

Posted on July 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen’s rain delayed fireworks will begin tonight with Beetlejuice performing at 7:30, and the fireworks display begining at 9:30. We will be at Nicholson stadium for the festivities.

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Methuen Fireworks Rained Out

Posted on July 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Torrential downpours have forced postponement of tonights Methuen Fireworks display. The tentative rain date is Sunday July 6.

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Methuen Fireworks Tonight

Posted on July 3, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be held tonight at Nicholson Stadium, with Beetle Juice and Friends performing starting at 7:30, and a spectacular fireworks show begining at 9:30. The rain date is Sunday July 6th. Hope to see … Continue reading →

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Spiggot Falls Park Repairs Complete

Posted on June 27, 2008 by billmanzi

The work is nearly complete on the rebuild of Spiggot Falls Park, which was literally torn in half during the major floods of three years ago. Yesterday we took delivery of the walk bridge that will join the two parts … Continue reading →

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Katherine Lavigne named permanent Chief of Police

Posted on June 25, 2008 by billmanzi

I will on Friday send up to the City Council the name of Katherine Lavigne to be the new permanent Chief of the Methuen Police Department. Chief Lavigne has been the acting Chief for close to a year, and in … Continue reading →

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Live Call in Show Wednesday Night

Posted on June 24, 2008 by billmanzi

I will host my second live call in show tommorow evening at 7:30 with City Councilors Jennifer Kannan and Jeanne Pappalardo. The show will start at 7:30 p.m. on MCTV Channel 8 on Comcast. Please give me a call to … Continue reading →

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Governor Unveils Readiness Project

Posted on June 24, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick unveiled yesterday some key components of his effort to overhaul education in Massachusetts, but without specifying how the initiative would be financed. Governor Patrick has a big agenda in this field, with many stated goals sure to … Continue reading →

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Municipal Relief Package

Posted on June 22, 2008 by billmanzi

I have listed below the language that came out of the budget passed by the Senate dealing with the municipal relief package filed by the Merrimack Valley Mayors coalition. With the conference committee poised to report out on the reconciliation … Continue reading →

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Mayors Summer Jobs for Youth Initiative 2008

Posted on June 21, 2008 by billmanzi

I was pleased to join Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini and Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan yesterday for the announcement of the Mayors Summer Jobs for Youth Initiative for 2008. This initiative, run through the Career Center of the Merrimack Valley Workforce … Continue reading →

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