Seabrook Election Results 2019

Posted on March 13, 2019 by billmanzi

The Seabrook election results for 2019 are posted below.

Seabrook Election Results 2019

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A look at Doris Kearns Goodwin’s “Leadership: In Turbulent Times”

Posted on March 9, 2019 by billmanzi

Leadership: In Turbulent TimesLeadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Doris Kearns Goodwin looks at four American Presidents that she has written about in past works: Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson. She gives us a unique perspective, offering us a view of each with an eye towards the strong leadership abilities of each man. How are great leaders developed, what personality traits offer us a hint of the potential for strong leadership, are people molded into leaders or do they innately possess leadership skills? Goodwin takes a look at these four individuals in a new way, devoting chapters to their early lives, with some of the setbacks and defeats suffered by each. She then takers us on a spectacular trip through some of the most challenging problems in American history, and how each man provided the vital leadership the country needed to succeed in overcoming adversity.

I read the amazing “Team of Rivals” by the author but still feel that I have missed much of the scholarship on Lincoln. This book gives us such a good flavor for his determination, his willingness to work without stop to realize his ambition, and how he lead when strong leadership was required to save the country. For me the Lincoln sections brought the most value, but each reader will have their own preferences. Lincoln the President, and the person, is a fascinating study. A truly extraordinary man, and certainly at the very top of any list of greatest presidencies.


The author gives us a great look at what she defines as “transformational leadership,” “crisis management,” “turnaround leadership” and “visionary leadership,” with each President taking one. I appreciated how Goodwin laid out this book, moving from President to President and truly giving us some insight into their personal characteristics, including the ones that were not so good. She tied them all together brilliantly. If you want to learn something about each one of these Presidents and how they provided leadership at key times in American history this book comes highly recommended.

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Seabrook Asset Management Warrant Article 7 Informational Video 2019

Posted on March 6, 2019 by billmanzi

Seabrook has a robust Asset Management plan, with warrant article 7 designed to build upon our existing system. Our Wastewater Department has produced the informational video attached below. This article will have no impact on the tax rate as it will be converted to a grant.

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The Seabrook 2019 Warrant Analysis

Posted on March 5, 2019 by billmanzi

I have submitted to the Seabrook Board of Selectmen a breakdown of the 2019 warrant with a look at the tax impacts on 2019. There will be a more substantial analysis submitted after the election results come in. The “pre-election analysis” is below.

Board Memo 2019 Warrant Analysis Pre election

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Seabrook Weather Notice for Monday March 4 Delayed Opening and Board Meeting Rescheduled

Posted on March 4, 2019 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for today, Monday March 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. is rescheduled to tomorrow, Tuesday March 5, at 10:00 a.m. Seabrook Town Hall is on a delayed opening today, Monday March 4, 2019, opening at 11:00 a.m.

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Seabrook Fire Warrant Article 26 Informational Video

Posted on March 2, 2019 by billmanzi

Seabrook Fire Chief William Edwards talks about Seabrook warrant article 26 on the 2019 ballot in the below video. Please get out and vote on March 12.

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Seabrook Police Announcement on Major Drug Arrest

Posted on February 28, 2019 by billmanzi

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Seabrook Police Department

Drug Arrest Nets More Than 50 Grams Crack & Gun

On Wednesday February 28, 2019 Seabrook Police arrested 49-year-old Craig Noyes of Seabrook on charges of Possession of a Controlled Drug (x2) and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Drug. The charges were the result of an early evening traffic stop on Route 286 during which more than 50 grams of crack cocaine, quantities of heroin/fentanyl, prescriptions, and a semi-automatic handgun were seized. The crack cocaine had a street value of more than $5,000.00.

Noyes will be arraigned at the Rockingham County Superior Court on March 8th.

Seabrook Acting Chief of Police Brett Walker stated, “This arrest highlights the importance of interagency cooperation. Seabrook Police worked with the Salisbury, MA Police and the Massachusetts State Police in a combined effort to take a dealer off the streets. This is a significant seizure and the presence of a firearm reaffirms the dangers presented to officers at every level of the illicit drug trade. We are extremely pleased by the work of our officers in both getting drugs and a gun off the streets as well as their ability to get it done without injury to Mr. Noyes or the officers.”

Prior to the incident, officers observed several local residents congregating at a home which has generated complaints of suspected drug activity to the Seabrook Police. These residents waited in the sub-freezing temperatures and officers believed they were awaiting Mr. Noyes’ arrival. Following the traffic stop, several vehicles and residents approached officers asking if Mr. Noyes was in the vehicle and whether or not he needed a ride.

Seabrook Sergeants Dan Lawrence and Justin Murphy, Detective Mike Maloney, and Officers Eddie Tyre and Rick Hines, and Salisbury, MA Police Officer Jeremy Kelley were involved in this arrest.

Anyone with additional information on this case please contact Detective Sergeant Dan Lawrence or Sergeant Justin Murphy at the Seabrook Police Department 603-474-5200. Anyone wishing to provide information on illegal activities can report the information to the Seabrook Police Department at 603-474-5200 or through the Crimeline for the Hamptons via text to “CRIMES” (274637) keyword: “Hamptons”. http://www.hamptonpd.com/crime/crimeline.htm.

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The Seabrook Water and Sewer Reports for 2018

Posted on February 26, 2019 by billmanzi

The annual reports provided to the Board of Selectmen on the activity of the Water Department and the Sewer Department are attached below. These reports are compiled to examine the volumes in each department, as well as the overall financial impacts of each department on the overall municipal budget. In FY 2018 the overall level of taxpayer subsidy to both departments in combination was relatively stable, but increased in wastewater. The Board of Selectmen have adjusted water and sewer rates in FY 2019 in order to eliminate this taxpayer subsidy. Next years report should see the combined “subsidy” eliminated, or being very close to elimination. The taxpayer subsidy in 2018, on an operations only basis, was over $2 million.

Water Report 2018 Draft

Sewer Report 2018 Draft

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Seabrook Water Department Article 5 2019 Video

Posted on February 22, 2019 by billmanzi

Seabrook Water Department Superintendent Curtis Slayton and Chief Operator George Eaton talk about warrant article 5, dealing with the maintenance of the two Seabrook water towers. This is a vital article, as this maintenance is overdue, and necessary for the continued operation of the water towers, a critical part of Seabrook’s water infrastructure. Seabrook’s Town election is March 12, 2019.

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Mayor Jajuga State of the City 2019

Posted on February 21, 2019 by billmanzi

Mayor James P. Jajuga offered his second State of the City Address on February 20, 2019 at the Methuen Senior Activity Center. Due to my advanced age I missed the first 30 seconds or so of the Mayor’s speech.

Eagle Tribune coverage of the speech.

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