Category Archives: Methuen

Rex Trailer Passes Away

Posted on January 10, 2013 by billmanzi

It is a big loss for all of the many fans of Rex Trailer to learn that he has today passed away at 84. Rex Trailer hosted Bomtown, a show that provided good clean wholesome entertainment for kids, like me, … Continue reading →

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Rep. DiZoglio to Host Charity Fundraiser

Posted on December 7, 2012 by billmanzi

FOR RELEASE: Thursday, December 6, 2012 Rep-Elect DiZoglio to Host Holiday Jazz Brunch to Support Local Families in Need Methuen, MA – State Representative-elect Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) invites local residents to join the Methuen Arlington Neighborhood Inc.’s effort to help … Continue reading →

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City of Methuen Annual Tree Lighting

Posted on December 6, 2012 by billmanzi

City of Methuen Annual Tree Lighting, Sunday December 9 at the Nevin’s Memorial Library. Event starts at 4:00 pm upstairs in the library with talented singers of the CGS and Marsh school chorus. Santa arrives at 4:30 pm and will … Continue reading →

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Local Winners and Losers

Posted on November 12, 2012 by billmanzi

Elections always have some winners and losers that extend beyond the candidates themselves. I already posted about those bigger stage winners and losers. How about another run at it, with a more local flavor. Winners: Diana Fay DiZoglio. We have … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week- Skyfall

Posted on November 10, 2012 by billmanzi

What else would it be this week? The new Bond movie “Skyfall” has arrived, with the new theme song by Adele, and some great and dark action from Daniel Craig as James Bond. Come to Methuen and see this great … Continue reading →

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Big State Grant for Methuen's Arlington Neighborhood

Posted on November 10, 2012 by billmanzi

Congratulations, and thank you, to Mayor Steve Zanni, Economic Development Director Bill Buckley, Under-Secretary of DHCD Aaron Gorstein, and of course Governor Deval Patrick for their support of and delivery of a grant to Methuen’s Arlington Neighborhood which will allow … Continue reading →

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IT Privatization in Methuen

Posted on November 5, 2012 by billmanzi

I have really not paid much attention on this blog to local matters since I came back, but the Methuen City Council tonight takes up the concept of privatizing the City Information Technology Department. (Disclosure: While Mayor I drew the … Continue reading →

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WCAP Podcast

Posted on October 30, 2012 by billmanzi

It was great to join Teddy Panos, Mara Dolan, and Todd Robbins on the big morning show on 980 am WCAP this past Friday, and every Friday morning. I always have a great time, and we are able to have … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Warren Visits Methuen

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billmanzi

Elizabeth Warren visited Methuen yesterday, stopping at Mann’s and greeting a big group of supporters, and accepting the endorsements of Mayor Steve Zanni and Rep. Linda Campbell. It was great to see Elizabeth in Methuen, talking about helping the middle … Continue reading →

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The Big Debate

Posted on October 23, 2012 by billmanzi

I had a great time debating Al DiNuccio on AM Jive this morning, with Jamie Atkinson, George Scione, and Seth Graham. Getting a Republican to agree that Obama Care was good legislation has to be considered a feather in my … Continue reading →

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