Category Archives: Methuen

Flag Man Proposal draws flak

Posted on April 2, 2008 by billmanzi

The legislative proposal to allow civilian flagmen to replace police officers on paid details began drawing the anticipated opposition yesterday, with a mobilization by the forces opposed to reform. From the Boston Herald: The hotly debated proposal to curtail police … Continue reading →

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Margery Egan and Sal Dimasi

Posted on March 31, 2008 by billmanzi

There has been plenty of talk lately about the State of Massachusetts and its interactions with the cities and towns, with much of it centered around the ability of cities and towns to join the state health care plan, the … Continue reading →

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Grievance Denied

Posted on March 31, 2008 by billmanzi

I have denied a grievance by the Methuen Police Patrolman’s Association which essentially demanded an extra day off on Christmas Eve, a benefit bestowed by contract on another bargaining unit. The MPPA demand would have cost Methuen taxpayers a chunk … Continue reading →

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Rep. Barbara L’Italien Roasts Manzi in Song

Posted on March 30, 2008 by billmanzi

State Rep. Barbara L’Italien really takes me over the coals with song. Unlike Rep. Linda Dean Campbell Rep. L’Italien can really sing.

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Mayor Mike Sullivan at Luncheon

Posted on March 29, 2008 by billmanzi

Lawrence Mayor Micharl Sullivan makes fun of me during the St Patrick’s day lunch in Methuen. Mike looks pretty heavy to me.

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St Patrick’s Day Fun Video Clips

Posted on March 29, 2008 by billmanzi

I will post some of the video clips from our St Patrick’s day luncheon. This first one features Colie Ryan of the Claddagh Pub telling a couple of jokes and making fun of Mike Sullivan and I.

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Methuen Girls Basketball Video 3

Posted on March 29, 2008 by billmanzi

The third installment of the Methuen Girls Basketball teams recognition at the Methuen School Committee.

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Methuen Girls Basketball Video 2

Posted on March 29, 2008 by billmanzi

Here is the second video from the three video clips I am posting.

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Methuen Girls Recognized by School Committee

Posted on March 29, 2008 by billmanzi

I have placed the first of three videos here from the School Committee recognition of the Methuen Girls Basketball team. The second and third videos will have some clips from their trip to Biloxi to help the victims of Hurricane … Continue reading →

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Live Call in Show on MCTV

Posted on March 25, 2008 by billmanzi

Tommorow night Wednesday March 26 at 7:30 I will be hosting a live show on MCTV that will allow you to call in and ask me questions on the air. The call in number is 978-689-8627, and the show will … Continue reading →

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