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Methuen Democratic Town Committee Annual Breakfast 2019

Posted on September 8, 2019 by billmanzi

The Methuen Democratic Town Committee held its annual breakfast yesterday. It was great to see the enthusiasm of the assembled group, and wonderful to have Congresswoman Lori Trahan, State Senator Diana DiZoglio, and State Reps Linda Dean Campbell and Christine … Continue reading →

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RIP Kenneth Henrick

Posted on February 8, 2019 by billmanzi

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Ken Henrick, who served Methuen in many different capacities over the years, as well as serving his country as a Marine. I had the unique pleasure of serving with him … Continue reading →

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Methuen Democratic Breakfast 2018

Posted on May 7, 2018 by billmanzi

Great turnout at the 2018 Methuen Democratic Town Committee breakfast, where over 300 Democrats gathered to hear candidates speak, recognize Christine Metzmaekers as Democrat of the Year, and conduct a straw poll for some of the exciting races we have … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Elementary School Unveils Mosaics for Anniversary Celebration

Posted on April 22, 2018 by billmanzi

On Friday April 20, 2018 the Seabrook Elementary School unveiled four Mosaics that students and Artist Lizz Van Saun created to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Town of Seabrook. What a great program it was, with wonderful music … Continue reading →

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Seabrook Tree Lighting

Posted on November 28, 2014 by billmanzi
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Happy Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on November 28, 2014 by billmanzi

A very happy Thanksgiving weekend to all of you. I will hopefully begin to have a bit more time to post on subjects of interest to get the blog moving again.

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Crisis in Housing Market: Renters Under Siege, and the Minimum Wage

Posted on January 3, 2014 by billmanzi

The economy continues to show signs of improvement, but not all are able to benefit from some of the positives. One area that shows the real problems that many Americans are having is in the area of housing, where stagnant … Continue reading →

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The Fat Lady Sings- Suffolk Bellwether Poll Points to Big Markey Win

Posted on June 24, 2013 by billmanzi

Suffolk University and pollster David Paleologos have today released a new statewide poll showing Congressman Ed Markey with a double digit lead over Republican Gabriel Gomez. The new statewide survey has Markey leading by 52% to 42%, which is less … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Pods

Posted on November 21, 2012 by billmanzi

Please don’t ask why this post is here on a political web site! I just love coffee! Some interesting gift ideas. http://live.wsj.com/public/page/embed-3897AF15_BADE_47B4_AD77_1AD07FE15944.html

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Education Reform in Lawrence

Posted on October 14, 2012 by billmanzi

A terrific new story in Commonwealth Magazine focused on the state receivership of the Lawrence Public Schools. Why receivership for Lawrence? How about some stats? Already low achievement scores fell even further, with three-quarters of the district’s schools experiencing declines … Continue reading →

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