Category Archives: Methuen

Pension Pile On

Posted on May 29, 2008 by billmanzi

The State Legislature, in its infinite wisdom, has passed a pension package which gives a seemingly small benefit to state and municipal retirees. That small benefit, which lifts the amount of pension eligible for a COLA (cost of living adjustment) … Continue reading →

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Police Detail Reform withers on the vine

Posted on May 25, 2008 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe is reporting today that the vaunted “reform” of the paid police detail system in Massachusetts appears to be dying a slow death. This reform, announced to great fanfare by the top legislative leadership only a short time … Continue reading →

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Summer Concert Series at Greycourt Park

Posted on May 21, 2008 by billmanzi

I am pleased to announce the summer concert series at Greycourt Park. This series is free to the public, and will feature some great musical talent. The first is Thursday June 5th at 7:00 p.m., featuring the sixteen piece Artie … Continue reading →

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The huge footprint of Edward Kennedy

Posted on May 21, 2008 by billmanzi

On behalf of the City of Methuen I would like to extend our best wishes and prayers to Senator Edward Kennedy and his family. Senator Kennedy has been a true giant in the Senate, and I know that in spite … Continue reading →

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Methuen Health Care Legislation

Posted on May 19, 2008 by billmanzi

With state aid to Methuen’s general government side level funded from last year, and with all of the increase in local tax receipts mandated by the state to go to the school department it has become necessary to come up … Continue reading →

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Sullivan Outed

Posted on May 9, 2008 by billmanzi

As we get closer to the final weigh in for Latitudes “biggest loser” competition it has become obvious that my competition, Mayor Michael Sullivan is begining to crumble under the pressure. As Tom Duggan has reported at http://www.tommyduggan.com Mayor Sullivan … Continue reading →

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Rep Campbell Delivers for Methuen

Posted on May 8, 2008 by billmanzi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: May 5, 2008 Linda Campbell 978-989-0722 Campbell Achieves Success for Methuen in House Budget The House of Representatives completed their work on the Fiscal Year 2009 budget, with Representative Linda Dean Campbell of Methuen achieving some … Continue reading →

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Statement on Termination of Police Chief

Posted on May 8, 2008 by billmanzi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: May 7, 2008 Matt Kraunelis 978-983-8508 Mayor Manzi Discharges Police Chief Today, I have informed Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon that, effective immediately, he is discharged from his position as Chief of Police. This follows as … Continue reading →

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Post Office Blues

Posted on May 6, 2008 by billmanzi

The Tribune recently wrote an editorial supporting a new postal facility for Methuen, and it really was right on the mark. I have had a good meeting with the head honcho’s over at the U.S. Postal Service, and I appreciate … Continue reading →

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A progressive water rate at last

Posted on May 5, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council has set a “tiered” or progressive water rate to replace the “flat” rate they had voted in earlier this year. In passing the first increase in many years the Council, in moving to a tiered system, … Continue reading →

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