Category Archives: State News

Wind Power in Hull

Posted on January 19, 2008 by billmanzi

The Town of Hull is seeking permitting for four 430 foot high windmills, which would join two other existing wind turbines to provide enough energy to meet the total demand from Hull residents. The four turbines would be located offshore. … Continue reading →

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Romney Wins Michigan

Posted on January 15, 2008 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney survived to fight another day, winning Michigan over John McCain. With 89 percent reporting the percentages were: Mitt Romney 39% John McCain 30% Mike Huckabee 16% Ron Paul 6% Fred Thompson 4% Rudy Guiliani 3% Romney benefited from … Continue reading →

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Cape Wind Moves Forward

Posted on January 15, 2008 by billmanzi

The controversial Cape Wind project cleared a major hurdle yesterday with the issuance of the draft environmental impact statement by the U.S. Minerals Management Service. The draft report dealt with potential project impacts on wildlife, navigation, and tourism, and appears … Continue reading →

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Municipal Meltdown

Posted on January 1, 2008 by billmanzi

I know that I am late getting to talking about the Commonwealth Magazine article on municipal finance so aptly titled “municipal meltdown” but this subject does not fade with time. It was a fine article, and has prompted much discussion, … Continue reading →

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Methuen Job Growth

Posted on December 1, 2007 by billmanzi

Mass Inc has just produced a report titled “Mass Jobs: Meeting the Challenges of a Shifting Economy, ” in which Methuen was cited as the only large local city to add jobs since 2001. From the Eagle Tribune. According to … Continue reading →

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Debbie’s Treasure Chest

Posted on December 1, 2007 by billmanzi

I recently had the opportunity to attend the grand opening of warehouse space for Debbie’s Treasure Chest, an enterprise started by three young ladies who collect clothes. toys, electronics and books for children at risk in the Merrimack Valley. These … Continue reading →

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Cape Wind Permit Wars

Posted on November 22, 2007 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe is reporting that Cape Wind is seeking to consolidate all remaining state and local permit requests under one umbrella while it also seeks to overturn a local permit denial. From todays Globe: Cape Wind Associates launched an … Continue reading →

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Dimasi Bill creates wind storm

Posted on November 17, 2007 by billmanzi

The energy bill being pushed by House Speaker Sal Dimasi has passed the House, but an amendment that passed and is now part of the bill is creating some angst amongst environmentalists. The amendment would make wind farms a by … 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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Pelham Street Interchange Improvements

Posted on October 24, 2007 by billmanzi

I was pleased to host Massachusetts Highway Commissioner Luisa M. Paiewonsky as she visited Methuen to inspect the new access lane added at the Pelham Street Cross Street Route 93 Interchange. This lane was added to allow direct access to … Continue reading →

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