Category Archives: State News

Casinos in Massachusetts

Posted on September 17, 2007 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick seems poised to announce a three casino plan for Massachusetts sometime today. This plan contemplates the state selling three licenses centered in three separate regions, and then establishing a separate tax rate for those casinos (30 percent?) … Continue reading →

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Health Care Inflation Roaring

Posted on September 13, 2007 by billmanzi

While the State talks of and tries to implement health care reform today’s Globe headlines another double-digit increase in health care inflation for employer covered health care plans. The increases, pegged at between 8-12 percent, are amongst the highest in … Continue reading →

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Cape Wind Part Two

Posted on August 18, 2007 by billmanzi

Well I have finished reading Cape Wind, and I really did enjoy the book. Some great inside detail on the battle to create a wind farm off of Nantucket Sound. The book is obviously pro Cape Wind, and really does … Continue reading →

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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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Chapter 40B Guest Post

Posted on August 2, 2007 by billmanzi

John Belskis has offered the following post. Thanks to him for taking the time. I offer this OpEd piece and hope you find it informative. Longer than most posts, but many will find it very interesting. 40B Disinformation in the … Continue reading →

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New Controversy for Chapter 40B

Posted on July 27, 2007 by billmanzi

Chapter 40B, the State’s so called anti-snob zoning law, is under renewed attack. The Boston Globe has run a story detailing a renewed effort to repeal the law by a group formed for that purpose. On Monday, John Belskis, founder … 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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Representative Campbell Press Release

Posted on June 29, 2007 by billmanzi

A press Release by Representative Linda Dean Campbell on the twin issues of State assimilation of some local pension systems, as well as local participation in the GIC (State Health Insurance) Methuen to Pass on Commonwealth Health Care this October … Continue reading →

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Caritas Deal Falls Apart

Posted on June 29, 2007 by billmanzi

The financial deal that was going to have the St Louis based Ascension Health take over the Caritas Christi Health Care System of Massachusetts collapsed yesterday, the victim of financial disputes between the systems on the terms of the takeover. … Continue reading →

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