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Paleologos With New Poll Tonight on Channel 7
Suffolk University pollster David Paleologos will be on with Andy Hiller unveiling the latest state poll numbers, including measurements of Governor Patrick. The Governor has had a tough month politically, and it will be interesting to see what the numbers … Continue reading
Methuen Wins E-Government Award
The City of Methuen, for the third consecutive year, has been recognized by the Common Cause Campaign for Open Government with its e-government award. This award is given to communities that post all basic documents, such as agenda’s, minutes, by-laws, … Continue reading
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Geithner Rolls the Dice
The long awaited financial plan designed to aid and revive the country’s banking system was unveiled by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner yesterday. Wall Street rallied on the news, sending the stock market up 7 percent for the day. Geithner is … Continue reading
Will be on WCAP tommorow at 4:…
Will be on WCAP tommorow at 4:40 on the afternoon show talking local politics.
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Now on Twitter
I now have a twitter feed, which you can access at http://twitter.com/billmanzi I am nowhere near as advanced as Dick Howe, but I am trying! I may ask him for a 30 minute tutorial on the finer points of twittering. … Continue reading
Therese Murray Joins Jon Keller
A link to an interview that Keller had on Thursday with Senate President Therese Murray. Murray talks of the difficulties inherent in consolidating large state transportation agencies, speaks of the difficulties with Secretary James Aloisi, and talks about the relationship … Continue reading
Toll Increases Delayed
The Governor today agreed to accept the legislative position that the toll increases voted by the Mass Pike Board be delayed, thereby taking away the March 29th deadline he had effectively imposed on the legislature to vote a gas tax … Continue reading
Molori at St Pats
John Molori takes to the stage this Saturday at Methuen’s St Patrick’s event, and hits just about everyone. He needed an armed guard to leave the hall.
U2 In Somerville
U2 played a “suprise” gig in Somerville a couple of nights ago, and Mayor Joseph Curatone posted this video on his Facebook page. Mayor Curatone is a great mayor, but I would like to know why his staff said “Mayor … Continue reading
Governor Deval Patrick in Haverhill
Governor Deval Patrick visited the Haverhill Public Library yesterday to make the case for transportation reform, and an increase in the gas tax. The Governor was greeted warmly, but without question the Haverhill audience was strongly against an increase in … Continue reading
