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Republicans Slug it Out Over Sarah

Posted on July 2, 2009 by billmanzi

How could I resist! The Vanity Fair article detailing the train wreck that was the Vice Presidential candidacy of Sarah Palin has triggered some rather heated exchanges amongst the operational wing of the McCain camp and the neo-cons who were … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s FY2010 Budget

Posted on July 2, 2009 by billmanzi

I have posted the FY2010 Municipal Budget for the City of Methuen in pdf format. This budget achieves balance without layoffs and includes nine one year agreements with all city side unions. All managers took a one time ten percent … Continue reading →

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To Tell the Truth

Posted on June 29, 2009 by billmanzi

A new feature that will allow me to shed the light of day on some comments made over at the Eagle Tribune site. Yes I do read them, and lets get started with our old friend and candidate for political … Continue reading →

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Transportation Bill is Out of Conference

Posted on June 18, 2009 by billmanzi

House and Senate conferees last night reported out a Transportation Bill, which should be voted on by both branches today. Some of the highlights include forcing MBTA employees into the State health care system (GIC) starting in FY2010, ending the … Continue reading →

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Methuen Firefighters Memorial

Posted on June 14, 2009 by billmanzi

Today was the Methuen Firefighters Memorial, held at the Central Station. The weather was not cooperative, so the service was held indoors. The Firefighters put out a hearty breakfast for after the Memorial that is always delicious. I posted a … Continue reading →

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Methuen Relay for Life

Posted on May 31, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Relay for Life is occurring this weekend, and it has been a huge success. When Scott Yim and Madison Aleska came forward with this idea last year I really do not think that anyone believed it could turn out … Continue reading →

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The Great Traditions of Massachusetts:Bunker Hill Day

Posted on May 30, 2009 by billmanzi

Senator Jack Hart of South Boston, seen here extolling the virtues of the Suffolk County paid holidays (for State employees) of Bunker Hill Day and Evacuation Day. Senator Hart compares these Holidays to Labor Day and Thanksgiving, amongst others. The … Continue reading →

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The State Failure on Municipal Health Care Reform

Posted on May 28, 2009 by billmanzi

Today’s Tribune cites the total failure of the State Legislature to enact any health care reform that would aid municipalities. And although this issue has been discussed many times prior on this blog today’s editorial requires me to discuss this … Continue reading →

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The Transportation Dance

Posted on May 28, 2009 by billmanzi

The Transportation funding disputes continue to fester on Beacon Hill, with the Governor and Senate leadership continuing to squabble, issue statements, issue clarifications to statements, and when all else fails issue statements assigning blame to each other. After the last … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Memorial Day

Posted on May 23, 2009 by billmanzi

The Presidents Weekly Address, talking about the significance of Memorial Day.

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