Tag Archives: City of Methuen

Storm Thoughts

Methuen still has many households without power, although the number has come down significantly. I will post more later today. Most of my storm posting has been done on my Facebook page and through twitter. You can find me on … Continue reading

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Kristian Teichert Wins SOAR Science Award

The Methuen High School Science Department proudly announces Kristian Teichert as this year’s Science Soar Award recipient. Currently ranked number one in the senior class, Kristian has excelled in honors and advanced placement courses for four years at Methuen High … Continue reading

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How the Race Was Won or Go West Young Man

The Methuen Mayoral primary results are in, with Al Dinuccio topping the ticket, and Steve Zanni finishing second. Both Ken Willette and Jack Cronin finished some distance back, in third and fourth place respectively. So what happened, and what is … Continue reading

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Mayor Manzi Names Alketa Niko As September’s Artist of The Month

Mayor William M. Manzi has named Alketa (Kate) Niko as September’s Artist of the Month. Kate was born in Albania, Europe. She started painting when she was in elementary school and was soon recognized as very talented artist. She then … Continue reading

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Methuen Mayoral Survey

So who will you vote for in the Methuen Mayoral primary scheduled for September 20th? There has been some great back and forth between the candidates, and the first test is almost upon us. Please get out and vote on … Continue reading

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Methuen Mayoral Debate

Tonight is the Methuen Mayoral debate, which will be happening at Mann’s Orchard Farm Stand at 7:00 p.m. The doors will open at 6:30. If you have comments or questions please feel free to send them via twitter to the … Continue reading

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The Mayor's Salary

Today’s Tribune has a story about a proposal to lift the Mayor’s salary in Methuen to make it competitive with salaries paid to CEO’s in cities with similar populations and budgets. I filed this proposal on behalf of a group … Continue reading

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Thanks to Methuen's EM Team

I am very grateful to all those people who worked so hard this weekend to get us through Hurricane Irene. Emergency Management Director John Santoro, the Cert Volunteers, DPW Director Difiore and his team, and our Police and Fire Departments … Continue reading

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Methuen Emergency Declaration

MAYOR MANZI DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY Hurricane Irene Will Bring Flooding and Wind Damage Threats Mayor William M. Manzi announced today that he has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Methuen in response to the approach of … Continue reading

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Willette Calls For Receivership

The latest public safety disruptions in Lawrence have now become political fodder in Methuen, with Mayoral candidate Ken Willette calling for a state takeover of the Administrative functions of the City of Lawrence. Will Willette’s call now inject the Lawrence … Continue reading

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