Category Archives: Methuen

The Mayor's Salary

Posted on September 5, 2011 by billmanzi

Today’s Tribune has a story about a proposal to lift the Mayor’s salary in Methuen to make it competitive with salaries paid to CEO’s in cities with similar populations and budgets. I filed this proposal on behalf of a group … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Methuen's EM Team

Posted on August 29, 2011 by billmanzi

I am very grateful to all those people who worked so hard this weekend to get us through Hurricane Irene. Emergency Management Director John Santoro, the Cert Volunteers, DPW Director Difiore and his team, and our Police and Fire Departments … Continue reading →

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Methuen Emergency Declaration

Posted on August 27, 2011 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY Hurricane Irene Will Bring Flooding and Wind Damage Threats Mayor William M. Manzi announced today that he has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Methuen in response to the approach of … Continue reading →

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Willette Calls For Receivership

Posted on August 22, 2011 by billmanzi

The latest public safety disruptions in Lawrence have now become political fodder in Methuen, with Mayoral candidate Ken Willette calling for a state takeover of the Administrative functions of the City of Lawrence. Will Willette’s call now inject the Lawrence … Continue reading →

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Methuen Mosquito Spraying Announcement

Posted on August 20, 2011 by billmanzi

GROUND ULTRA LOW VOLUME TRUCK SPRAYING TO CONTROL MOSQUITOES The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District will conduct truck-spraying operations in Methuen in an effort to reduce mosquito populations that are potential vectors of West Nile Virus (WNV) … Continue reading →

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April Story is August Artist of the Month

Posted on August 4, 2011 by billmanzi

Mayor William M. Manzi has named April Story as August’s Artist of the Month. April, a mermaid and fantasy artist, grew up in Amesbury, MA. As a child, she had a vivid imagination. Growing up she believed unicorns ate the … Continue reading →

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Methuen's Updated List of Candidates

Posted on July 23, 2011 by billmanzi

The list of municipal candidates, refreshed from my last posting. Below each office/candidate listing will be the list of those certified by the City Clerk as having submitted sufficient signatures to gain ballot access. Information includes those certified, and those … Continue reading →

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Methuen High School AP Participation Soars

Posted on July 20, 2011 by billmanzi

Partnership with the Mass Math + Science Initiative produces big gains in Advanced Placement* participation and performance. METHUEN, MA – Methuen High School has made great gains on students’ Advanced Placement (AP) scores, largely as a result of its partnership … Continue reading →

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More Mayoral Debate Questions

Posted on July 15, 2011 by billmanzi

http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F19000280 Mayoral Debate City Human Resources Director by Bill Manzi Questions for the Mayoral candidates on the positions of Human Resources Director and Economic Development Director. http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F19068515 Mayoral Debate Economic Development Director by Bill Manzi

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Groundbreaking for Methuen High School

Posted on July 12, 2011 by billmanzi

The groundbreaking for Methuen High School will take place today at 2:00 p.m. at the High School, at the bus loop. We are expecting Treasurer Grossman and MSBA Executive Director Katherine Craven on hand to celebrate the start of this … Continue reading →

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