Category Archives: Methuen

Methuen Senior Center Upgrade

Posted on September 14, 2007 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen has awarded a bid to renovate the Senior Center roof, and the work has begun. We were fortunate to have received a $50,000 grant from the Commonwealth for this work. I am delighted that this wonderful … Continue reading →

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Methuen Housing Authority

Posted on September 13, 2007 by billmanzi

I was pleased to be able to deliver a municipal check to the Methuen Housing Authority for $13,700 on Tuesday night. The check was from the City of Methuen on a bond that had been posted many years ago. The … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Water

Posted on September 11, 2007 by billmanzi

Today’s Tribune has a story about water rates in Methuen. While the story focuses on the immediate consequences of City Council non-action on rates I think it is important to review in greater detail. At the start of this year … Continue reading →

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Tragedy in Methuen

Posted on September 6, 2007 by billmanzi

As all of you know Methuen suffered a terrible loss on Labor Day weekend when a child was killed in an accident at the Tenney School. As a City we grieve this loss, and our hearts and prayers are with … Continue reading →

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The Fifth District Candidates Respond

Posted on August 24, 2007 by billmanzi

As you know from this blog Mayor Sullivan and I issued a joint statement on Polartec (Malden Mills) a couple of days ago. The Eagle Tribune has written a story, and got the candidates to respond. And what did the … Continue reading →

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Cable Competition Comes to Methuen

Posted on August 23, 2007 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen has negotiated a preliminary agreement with Verizon that will bring the Verizon FIOS system to Methuen. I have scheduled a Public Hearing for September 4th at 3:00 p.m. (Link to the Public Hearing Notice here). This … Continue reading →

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Voter Registration

Posted on August 22, 2007 by billmanzi

Local Voter registration deadlines are fast approaching, and I urge everyone to get registered if you are not already. Methuen has two City Council preliminary elections, and August 29 is the last day to register for that election. My congrats … Continue reading →

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Joint Statement on Polartec Malden Mills

Posted on August 21, 2007 by billmanzi

Mayor Michael Sullivan of Lawrence, a Republican, and I have issued the below statement on Polartec, formerly Malden Mills. Our statement stems from our concerns about this critically important company. As the primary elections for the Fifth Congressional District seat … Continue reading →

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Target Ready

Posted on August 20, 2007 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Target store is scheduled to open shortly, and the Eagle Tribune has written a good piece on the jobs that this development will bring. The Loop has been an enormous success story for Methuen, and the addition of Target … Continue reading →

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Arlington Neighborhood Center

Posted on August 9, 2007 by billmanzi

I had the pleasure of hosting the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for the new Community Center for Methuen’s Arlington Neighborhood. This Center, designed to house the many beneficial programs run by Methuen’s Arlington Neighborhood, has been a goal of ours for … Continue reading →

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