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Methuen's Local Aid Numbers in House 2
Methuen’s local aid numbers, as reflected in Governor Patrick’s budget submission, are listed below. The Governor has recommended level funding unrestricted local aid, and has also recommended an increase of $145 million in Chapter 70 (school assistance) aid. That Chapter … Continue reading
RIP Mayor Kevin White
Former Boston Mayor Kevin White has passed away. A truly great Mayor of the City of Boston, a “loner in love with his City”, his achievements made Boston the great City it is today. So much immense political talent came … Continue reading
Snidely Whiplash Takes South Carolina
Mitt Romney, looking close to invincible a couple of weeks back, has bumped into major turbulence on his way to the Republican nomination. Romney lost the South Carolina primary pretty decisively to Newt Gingrich, who appears to have rallied past … Continue reading
South Carolina Predictions-Romney Reeling
Has there ever been a more tumultous 24 hours in a Presidential race than what we just went through? From Mitt Romney flubbing the issue of releasing his tax returns to the spectacle of Newt Gingrich’s second wife alleging he … Continue reading
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Tagged Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Steven Colbert
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Lowell Manager Lynch at Mayors and Managers Breakfast
Some video of Lowell Manager Bernie Lynch talking about the issues facing Lowell at the Merrimack Valley Mayors and Managers breakfast. I missed the very start of his talk, but he did a great job of presenting to the interested … Continue reading
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Tagged Bernard Lynch, Jim Fiorentini, Mayor Donna Holaday, Mayor Thatcher Kezer
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The Romney March
Not too long ago I speculated on the possibility that Newt Gingrich might be able to deliver an early knockout to Mitt Romney by winning Iowa, South Carolina, and Florida, and running a strong second in New Hampshire. At that … Continue reading
Thank You Methuen
This morning Mayor Steve Zanni will be sworn in as Methuen’s fourth Mayor of the modern period, and fifth overall. With the closing of my third term of office as Mayor I would like to thank the good people of … Continue reading
Mitt Deploys in Iowa
Mitt Romney, sensing blood in the water, is deploying additional resources into Iowa as a new CNN Poll has him with a slight lead over Ron Paul. In this latest survey Newt Gingrich has dropped to fourth, behind Rick Santorum, … Continue reading
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Song of the Week-The Black Keys "Lonely Boy"
Anybody that can put out a video like this has to have a great sense of humor or a bad attitude. But the song is great!
The Song of the Week- "Question" from the Moody Blues
The Moody Blues with an appropriate “Question” for the song of the week. How can these guys not be in the Rock Hall of Fame?
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