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Tag Archives: Methuen City Council
Manzi in the Morning Interview-Michael Condon
Methuen City Councilor at Large Michael Condon shocks the Methuen political world by announcing that he will not be a candidate for re-election in November. Congratulations to Michael, and we all wish him and Lee-Ann the very best! Listen Music … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning-Chairman Sean Fountain Interview
Methuen City Council Chairman Sean Fountain came on the show on WCAP 980 am to talk about the newly passed municipal budget, the solicitor search, and the position of Director of Public Health. My thanks to Chairman Sean Fountain for … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning- Jim Jajuga Interview
I had former Senator Jim Jajuga on the Manzi in the Morning program on WCAP, 980 am, to talk about his candidacy for City Council, as well as casino gaming, and so much more. My thanks to Jim Jajuga for … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning-Jamie Atkinson Interview
Methuen City Councilor Jamie Atkinson, Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee, comes on to talk budgets, Bruins, and solicitor searches. My thanks to Councilor Atkinson for taking the time to appear on the show. http://yourlisten.com/swf/Player.swf?id=16991170
Manzi in the Morning- Daniel Grayton Interview
First time candidate Daniel Grayton came on the Manzi in the Morning Radio program (every Wednesday on 980 WCAP from 10:00 AM TO 11:00 AM) last week to talk about his candidacy for Methuen City Council (At Large) and some … Continue reading
Methuen City Council Chair Sean Fountain
I was happy to be able to pinch hit for Tom Duggan today on the “Paying Attention Radio Program” while Tom was emceeing the Greater Boston Tea Party event on the Boston Common today. And once it was known that … Continue reading
Solving Parliamentary Snarls in Methuen
As a former Mayor it is usually a wise thing to be seen and not heard on local issues. Sometimes not being seen or heard is preferable. I have decided to take a middle ground, and offer some commentary on … Continue reading
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Today's Tribune Story on Pension Obligation
Today’s Tribune has a story on pension funding by the City of Methuen. The online version has a headline which reads “Mayor says City not able to pay pension money today”, which is not what I said. I said that … Continue reading
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Methuen City Council Meetings Now on the Web
The Methuen City Council meetings are now archived on the internet, with live broadcasting on the internet hopefully right around the corner. You may find the archives at this link.
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Methuen’s FY2009 Budget Cuts
I brought forward the cuts to Methuen’s budget that were necessitated by the mid year cut to local aid imposed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We have made the cuts without the necessity, in this fiscal cycle, for layoffs of … Continue reading