Category Archives: Methuen

Methuen High School Makes the Cut

Posted on November 28, 2007 by billmanzi

This morning at 10:00 a.m. the Massachusetts School Building Authority will announce that 83 school projects have been selected to move to the next stage of evaluation for funding. Methuen High School will be one of the fifty projects selected. … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 22, 2007 by billmanzi

Please have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Good luck to the Rangers today as they face off against Dracut.

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Water Politics

Posted on November 22, 2007 by billmanzi

With the delivery of the new water bills I have received many calls due to the increase in rates. The process of determining a rate has been mired in political mud, and the resulting methodology employed by the City Council … Continue reading →

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Santa Arrives In Methuen

Posted on November 17, 2007 by billmanzi

Santa arrives in Methuen today, as Methuen’s Santa Parade takes place at 1:00 starting on Pelham Street. The parade route starts at Pelham Street Park and Ride and heads onto Lowell Street to Hampshire Street and onto Broadway, then heads … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust

Posted on November 13, 2007 by billmanzi

Today’s Boston Globe details one aspect of the energy bill being pushed by Speaker Dimasi and Governor Patrick. It appears that the Speaker and Governor will be supportive of modification of the funding for the Renewable Energy Trust, the beneficiary … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Memorial Turns Twenty Five

Posted on November 12, 2007 by billmanzi

The Washington Post ran a great story on Veterans Day marking the twenty fifth anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. Thousands of graying Vietnam veterans, many clad in jungle boots and old fatigues, marched down Constitution Avenue yesterday … Continue reading →

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Methuen Rotary Meeting

Posted on November 8, 2007 by billmanzi

PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING Thursday, November 8, 2007, 7-9 p.m. Marsh Grammar School 309 Pelham Street, Methuen This 2nd Public Informational Meeting will provide an update of the study underway to improve safety and relieve congestion at the Route 110 and … Continue reading →

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Thank you Methuen!

Posted on November 7, 2007 by billmanzi

My sincere thanks to the people of Methuen for the support they gave me in yesterdays Mayoral election. I am grateful for the result, and will work hard to justify your confidence. It was a tough campaign at times but … Continue reading →

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Central Labor at St Ann’s Home

Posted on November 4, 2007 by billmanzi

The Central Labor Council of the Merrimack Valley has agreed to donate painting services to the expansion of the St Ann’s Home in Methuen. This expansion and renovation was aided by a waiver of 50 percent of the building fees … Continue reading →

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Eagle Tribune endorses Manzi for Mayor

Posted on November 1, 2007 by billmanzi

The Eagle Tribune today endorsed me, Bill Manzi for Mayor of Methuen. The endorsement, which discussed the Police Department as well as other issues, cited the willingness to make tough decisions as well as some of our accomplishments. From the … Continue reading →

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