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Release Federal Money ASAP

The President spoke on the $26 billion bill just passed by Congress to send additional money to state and local governments. I know that we will get some debate on the merits of the bill here (it is a rare … Continue reading

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Governor Patrick on General Mills Solar

Governor Patrick was kind enough to send a video for the General Mills event in which he talks about not only General Mills, but also about the Massachusetts efforts on renewable sources of energy. Nice job here by the Governor.

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Judy Scannell Named Interim Superintendent

The Methuen School Committee, in a unanimous vote, selected Tenney/Timony Supervising Principal Judy Scannell to be the interim Superintendent of Schools in Methuen. The Committee voted to give Judy a one year contract. She is slated to replace Dr. Jeanne … Continue reading

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Mayor's Statement Re Civil Service Case

The decision of the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission yesterday on the case of Joseph Solomon v. the City of Methuen is a lengthy one and is under review by the legal counsel for the City of Methuen. And while we … Continue reading

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General Mills in Methuen Goes Solar

The General Mills Methuen plant, which makes Yoplait Yogurt, became the first General Mills plant in the Country to power themselves with solar energy. Yesterday I attended the groundbreaking for the panels with Senator Steve Baddour, Rep. Barbara L’italien, and … Continue reading

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Theresa Robinson Wins Service to Seniors Award

The Methuen Exchange Club recently held their “Service to Seniors” banquet at the Methuen Senior Center. This years recognition went to Theresa Robinson, who has done a great job at Methuen’s Senior Center. Congratulations Theresa, who embodies the spirit of … Continue reading

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Methuen Relay for Life Recognized

I joined the Methuen City Council in recognizing Methuen High School students Rachel Sterner, Jenna Fabrizio, and Lauren Loffredo, along with teachers Dave Lacroix and Carol Guselli, for their tremendous effort in putting together Methuen’s Relay for Life to benefit … Continue reading

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Allison Fitzgerald is July Artist of the Month

Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office & Mann Orchards Mayor William M. Manzi has named Allison Fitzgerald as July’s Artist of the Month. Allison is an expert photographer and artist. She has recently returned to Methuen after … Continue reading

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Methuen To Begin Single Stream Recycling

METHUEN WILL START SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING ON JULY 12TH Manzi Says This New Effort Will Simplify Recycling & Save Money Mayor William M. Manzi, III announced today that Methuen will begin Single Stream Recycling on July 12th. This means that … Continue reading

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Methuen Awarded Community Development Block Grant

My thanks to Governor Deval Patrick and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, as well as Reps. Linda Campbell and Barbara L’Italien, as well as Senator Steve Baddour. $668,071.00 Grant Will Be Used To Fund Several Programs Mayor William M. Manzi, III announced … Continue reading

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