Category Archives: Methuen

School Building Assistance

Posted on August 7, 2007 by billmanzi

Methuen was one of 161 school systems to file a “Statement of Interest” with the new Massachusetts School Building Authority. This filing, for our High School, is eligible for consideration in this initial round of projects. Massachusetts has imposed a … Continue reading →

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Brooks Pharmacy

Posted on August 1, 2007 by billmanzi

As the Eagle-Tribune reports today I have communicated to Brooks Pharmacy on Pleasant Street the possibility that Methuen could revoke their occupancy permit based on their non-compliance with access rules governing the state regulated curb cuts. I did this as … Continue reading →

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Federal Grants

Posted on August 1, 2007 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen has received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice requesting re-payment of $170,000 in grant money associated with the five year weed and seed grant. While the letter is not good news it fails to … Continue reading →

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Bea’s Riverfront Land

Posted on July 23, 2007 by billmanzi

I have recently announced that Methuen would begin the process of improving the so called Bea’s site without the addition of a full boat ramp. This gateway site along the river has provoked much discussion, with people advocating for passive … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter at the Loop

Posted on July 21, 2007 by billmanzi

I had the pleasure of giving out the first new Harry Potter book at the Borders in Methuen at The Loop at midnight last evening. The Loop was hopping, and it seemed like thousands of people were there, enjoying themselves … Continue reading →

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Methuen Master Plan

Posted on July 21, 2007 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Master Plan, in its final form, has been unveiled. This plan, creating a blueprint for so many facets of life in Methuen, is available at the City website or at the Master Plan website. We were fortunate to receive … Continue reading →

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Erasing Boundaries Part Three

Posted on July 17, 2007 by billmanzi

I have written in prior posts (link) (link) about our attempts to break down artificial barriers that prevent administrative efficiencies from being achieved. Methuen is one of the cities involved in the planning for a regional dispatch center that would … Continue reading →

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Senator Baddour Press Release on the Budget

Posted on July 17, 2007 by billmanzi

Senator Steve Baddour has issued a press release on the completion of the state budget. I appreciate the work put in by the Senator, as well as Representative Campbell and L’Italien. In his release Baddour highlighted some of the important … Continue reading →

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Jajuga Named President/CEO

Posted on July 16, 2007 by billmanzi

Jim Jajuga was named President/CEO of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce today. Jajuga, former State Senator and former Secretary of Public Safety, was chosen to succeed Sally Cerasulo O’Rourke, who vacated the job to run for mayor. Jajuga, a … Continue reading →

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Methuen Turnaround

Posted on July 14, 2007 by billmanzi

Today (Saturday July 14) I will be attending the grand opening of Steve Giordano’s Subway on Jackson Street in Methuen. This is Mr. Giordano’s second Subway in Methuen, and we are grateful for his investment. But the larger story here … Continue reading →

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