Tag Archives: Methuen

Artist of the Month Karen Fitzgerald

Posted on May 14, 2009 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI NAMES KAREN FITZGERALD AS THE MAY ARTIST OF THE MONTH Methuen Art Teacher’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Karen Fitzgerald as the May Artist of the Month. Karen is an … Continue reading →

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Summer Jobs Program

Posted on May 9, 2009 by billmanzi

I had the opportunity to go to the Lawrence Community TV studio and shoot “Lawrence on the Move” with Mayor Michael Sullivan and Fred Carberry to discuss the Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board’s Summer Jobs Program. This program, run through … Continue reading →

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Left Holding the Bag on the Quinn Bill

Posted on May 8, 2009 by billmanzi

The State Legislature, as they contemplate major cuts in the budget, are considering totally cutting the financing for the “Quinn Bill”, which provides extra pay to police officers for education. This program has traditionally been paid for by the combination … Continue reading →

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Sara Payne Haden, Methuen’s WASP

Posted on May 7, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen’s own Sara Payne Haden was honored at the last Methuen City Council meeting for her service to our country as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Sara is 89 years of age, and is now one of … Continue reading →

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Methuen Boil Order is Lifted

Posted on May 7, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen, after completing multiple tests of its water supply due to a 14 inch water main break, has lifted the “boil order”. These tests showed no problems with our water supply. Read the Tribune story at this link.

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Boil Order Remains in Effect

Posted on May 6, 2009 by billmanzi

The “boil order” issued yesterday for residents of East Methuen remains in effect but will likely be lifted today, pending the outcome of the last test on water purity. The City website at http://www.cityofmethuen.net will have further details, as will … Continue reading →

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St Andrews Church Development Meeting Notice

Posted on May 6, 2009 by billmanzi

St. Andrews Site Event: Community Meeting Where: Lena Lahey Community Center 141 Tenney Street Methuen, MA 01844 When: May 12, 2009, 6 PM On behalf of the City of Methuen and with the support of the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing … Continue reading →

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Budget Alarms on Beacon Hill

Posted on May 5, 2009 by billmanzi

State tax collections plunged 35% in April, and more importantly they plunged 20% below the newly revised budget benchmark set by the Governor only three weeks ago. That number appears to have shocked Beacon Hill, with the FY2009 budget deficit … Continue reading →

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Major Water Main Break

Posted on May 4, 2009 by billmanzi

The City has had a major water main break of a 14 inch pipe on Howe Street. This break was caused by a contractor who broke the pipe during excavation. Our repair crews are working on the problem, but I … Continue reading →

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Methuen West Little League Opening Day

Posted on May 3, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen West Little League had its opening day today, and a special honor was given to T-Ball President Joseph Melia. Joe has been the President (and founder) of Methuen T-Ball for over 35 years. I had both of my children … Continue reading →

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