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Methuen Swine Flu Preparations

Posted on April 28, 2009 by billmanzi

There has been much talk and concern about the “Swine Flu” outbreak, and although we have not had any recorded cases as of yet in Massachusetts I have asked our Emergency Management Team, our Public Health Director, and our School … Continue reading →

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Mass House Passes Sales Tax Hike

Posted on April 28, 2009 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts House, working into the night, passed a sales tax hike of 1.25%, bringing the sales tax to 6.25%. The House passed the increase after a day of hard lobbying by the Speaker, by a vote of 108-51. I … Continue reading →

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Sales Tax Increase on the Way?

Posted on April 23, 2009 by billmanzi

The media generated talk these days has many focused on the possibility for an increase in the sales tax as a way to forestall some of the major cuts put forward in the House budget. The Globe has run a … Continue reading →

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Gavin Newsome Enters the Fray in California

Posted on April 22, 2009 by billmanzi

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsome has entered the California Governor’s race, which promises to be a real donneybrook on the Democratic side, with California AG (and former Governor) Jerry Brown, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Lt Governor John Garamendi … Continue reading →

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Dan Ford 5k

Posted on April 19, 2009 by billmanzi

The first annual Dan Ford 5k road race was held yesterday, and it was a rousing success, with over a thousand people in attendance and over twenty thousand dollars raised. Congratulations to all those who worked so hard to make … Continue reading →

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The House Budget Part 1

Posted on April 16, 2009 by billmanzi

There is plenty of bad news in the House budget for municipalities, which saw a real decrease in local aid (non education) accounts of 32 percent. That is draconian, and will lead to a real decrease in our ability to … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Addresses State Employees

Posted on April 15, 2009 by billmanzi

From Governor Patrick. Dear Colleague: Today, I announced that state government continues to have serious budget problems. I know these challenges have had a significant impact on our state. Most are into or past your second year since your last … Continue reading →

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Budgetary Armageddon

Posted on April 14, 2009 by billmanzi

I had a chance to visit Beacon Hill today to talk budgets and health care, and had a chance to sit and talk with Senate President Therese Murray about issues of concern. I was joined by Mayor Thatcher Kezer of … Continue reading →

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April Artist of the Month

Posted on April 14, 2009 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI NAMES E.T. KIRBY AS THE APRIL ARTIST OF THE MONTH Kirby’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named E.T. Kirby as the April Artist of the Month. Ms. Kirby a Methuen resident … Continue reading →

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The Thrilla in Manila

Posted on April 12, 2009 by billmanzi

HBO Sports unveiled its documentary on one of the greatest boxing battles ever fought, the Ali-Frazier Thrilla in Manila. That battle capped a three fight “long war” between Ali and Frazier, with each having won once before this epic. Both … Continue reading →

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