Category Archives: Methuen

Sullivan Employs Twinkie Defense

Posted on February 26, 2008 by billmanzi

Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan, responding to earlier comments made by me with regard to a weight loss competition between us, has now insulted my fondness for one of America’s finest snack foods, the Twinkie. In some impertinent comments at the … Continue reading →

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Methuen Girls Basketballers make a difference

Posted on February 26, 2008 by billmanzi

The entire City of Methuen is proud of the Methuen High Girls Basketball team, who just returned from Mississippi, where they helped to rebuild a community ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. Congratulations to Methuen High coach Karen McLaughlin, who spearheaded the … Continue reading →

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The Mike Sullivan challenge

Posted on February 23, 2008 by billmanzi

As some of you know the Latitude Sports Club is having the Merrimack Valley’s biggest loser competition, where weight loss is the game. This event, sponsored in part by the Valley Patriot, had Tom Duggan promoting it on WCAP when … Continue reading →

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2007 Annual Community Development Report

Posted on February 22, 2008 by billmanzi

I am posting the 2007 Community Development annual report of the City of Methuen. 2007 Planning Department Report

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Regulatory Relief Task Force

Posted on February 22, 2008 by billmanzi

I am posting the report of the Regulatory Relief Task Force that I put together last year to study (and recommend change to) the regulatory burden that Methuen government imposes on business and citizen. Please give me your feedback on … Continue reading →

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The Speaker Weighs In

Posted on February 15, 2008 by billmanzi

Speaker Sal Dimasi outlined key framework points that will be included in the House budget currently under preparation. The Speaker continued his political dance with Governor Patrick, giving him a victory on closing corporate tax loopholes while not giving the … Continue reading →

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Methuen City Hall Delayed One Hour

Posted on February 13, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen City Hall will open today at 9:00 a.m. due to the storm. Methuen Public Schools have delayed opening by two hours.

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Mayors Unite

Posted on February 10, 2008 by billmanzi

I attended an ed-board meeting with the Eagle Tribune and the Mayors that constitute the Merrimack Valley Mayor’s coalition last week. The subject was municipal finance, and the dire condition of the cities and towns of the Merrimack Valley. It … Continue reading →

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Methuen Election Results

Posted on February 9, 2008 by billmanzi

I will post all of the Methuen election results in separate files. Democratic Town Committee Election Results Methuen Presidential Preference Presidential Preference Republican Republican Town Committee

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Methuen Reads 2008

Posted on February 8, 2008 by billmanzi

This month, the library kicked of its “Methuen Reads, 2008” campaign. The idea is to have everyone in our city read the same book and talk about the ideas, themes, characters and story they find in it. The project sponsored … Continue reading →

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