Tag Archives: Manzi in the Morning

Manzi in the Morning- Linda Soucy Interview

I was very pleased to have Linda Soucy of the Methuen Arlington Neighborhood on the show this past week to talk about the progress made in our neighborhood through the efforts of MAN, and also to talk about the big … Continue reading

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Manzi in the Morning- Bryan Sweet Interview

Bryan Sweet came on the show to talk about his announcement that he is a candidate for Methuen School Committee. That race should be interesting, as term limits and voluntary departures will create a large number of openings. Bryan has … Continue reading

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Manzi in the Morning- Phil Lahey

Phil Lahey, the host of the cable access show “The Empty Chair” came on the radio program this week to talk about addiction, the very real pain caused when a family member suffers from this disease, his own experience with … Continue reading

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Interview- Rep. Marcos Devers on Lawrence Mayoral Run

State Representative Marcos Devers came on the Manzi in the Morning show to talk about his newly announced candidacy for Mayor of Lawrence, thoughts on incumbent Mayor William Lantigua, as well as public safety, local aid, and the budget. Rep. … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Casinos? Interview with Jim Rubens.

Manzi in the Morning (Every Wednesday 980 am WCAP AT 10:00 AM) had Jim Rubens, Chairman of the Granite State Coalition Against Expanded Gambling on to discuss the potential for casino gaming in New Hampshire yesterday. Mr. Rubens has a … Continue reading

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Interview with Lawrence Mayoral Candidate James Patrick O'Donoghue

My interview, on the Manzi in the Morning Radio Program, on WCAP, 980 am, with Lawrence Mayoral candidate James Patrick O’Donoghue. We talked about transit oriented development for the City, the issues surrounding public safety funding for fire services, the … Continue reading

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MBTA Cost Structure Called Into Question

The Pioneer Institute has put out a new policy paper, written by former Massachusetts Inspector General Greg Sullivan, that highlights the issue of higher than average labor costs contributing to the ongoing fiscal problems at the MBTA. Sullivan, who stepped … Continue reading

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Mayor Zanni on IT Privatization

Most of the controversy in Mayor Steve Zanni’s first year in office centered around his proposal to privatize the City of Methuen’s Information Technology Department. Not only was there disagreement on the substance of the proposal, but the Mayor and … Continue reading

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Mayor Zanni on Solicitor Process

Mayor Steve Zanni visited the Manzi in the Morning Program, and took questions on some of the issues of the day. I appreciate Mayor Zanni taking the time out of a busy schedule, and I will post the Mayor’s interview … Continue reading

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Marijuana Dispensaries in Methuen-Interview Jamie Atkinson

Methuen City Councilor Jamie Atkinson, looking to firm up Methuen’s zoning response to the new law allowing medicinal marijuana dispensaries, broached the possibility of a moratorium on the licensing of such facilities on his facebook page last week. The Councilor … Continue reading

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