Category Archives: Methuen

State of the City Address

Posted on February 8, 2008 by billmanzi

I have attached the annual State of the City Address I delivered to the Methuen Board of Trade last night. Read the Tribune story here. My thanks to the Board of Trade and the Methuen Senior Center for their hospitality. … Continue reading →

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Methuen Arlington Neighborhood Building Complete

Posted on February 7, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen Arlington Neighborhood is scheduled to open the new community center on Tenney Street on February 12. We have worked on this project for two years, and to see it come to fruition is a joy for me personally … Continue reading →

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Cape Wind Author to Visit Methuen

Posted on February 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Cape Wind author Wendy Williams will visit Methuen to give a talk and sign books on March 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall, Searles Building. This event will be free to the public and is sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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Statement on Police Chief Joseph Solomon

Posted on February 1, 2008 by billmanzi

A Statement From Mayor William M. Manzi, III Regarding Police Chief Joseph Solomon Today, my office issued a notice to Police Chief Joseph Solomon pursuant to the Massachusetts Civil Service Law. Chief Solomon was informed that a hearing will be … Continue reading →

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Methuen Unveils on-line permitting

Posted on January 29, 2008 by billmanzi

I am happy to announce that our on line permitting system is now active. The new technology streamlines the process of submitting building, plumbing, gas, and electrical permits to Inspectional Services. Residents and contractors can visit http://www.cityofmethuen.net and click on … Continue reading →

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The Dracut Methuen Inter-Municipal Agreement

Posted on January 25, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen has concluded a major agreement on sewer infrastructure with the Town of Dracut that will bring enormous benefit to Methuen, as well as Dracut. In summary the highlights of this agreement are as follows. 1) Dracut will construct infrastructure … Continue reading →

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Senator Kerry in Methuen

Posted on January 24, 2008 by billmanzi

I was pleased to welcome Senator John Kerry to Methuen yesterday. Senator Kerry and I discussed many topics of concern to Methuen, including our inability to handle additional burdens on the property tax. He was gracious, and spent about 45 … Continue reading →

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Massive Blaze in Lawrence

Posted on January 21, 2008 by billmanzi

A 7 alarm fire has devastated an entire city block in our neighboring city of Lawrence. The blaze started at around 2:30 a.m. and is centered in the South Union and Market Street areas. The firefighters are battling in difficult … Continue reading →

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Patrick Rolls the Dice

Posted on January 20, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick will use a portion of prospective casino licensing revenue to fund a shortfall in lottery revenue dedicated to local aid in his budget proposal due on Wednesday. The Globe reports: In a challenge to lawmakers to accept … Continue reading →

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MMA Statement on Local Aid

Posted on January 20, 2008 by billmanzi

The below is a statement issued by the Massachusetts Municipal Association on the apparent decision by the Patrick Administration to include revenue from the proposed licensing of three casinos in Massachusetts in the local aid numbers for FY2009. January 20, … Continue reading →

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