Tag Archives: Methuen

The Speaker Makes His (Tax) Move

Posted on April 27, 2009 by billmanzi

Speaker Bob Deleo has finally shown his hand on revenues, coming out for a 1.25% increase in the sales tax. Both the Globe and Herald are reporting that the Speaker will support this increase, with the hope that the increase … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Martha Welch

Posted on April 22, 2009 by billmanzi

Martha Welch has stepped down as a member of the Historic District Commission, ending over twenty years of involvement with Boards and Commissions that deal with historic preservation in Methuen. She has served as a Methuen School Committee member, and … Continue reading →

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The House Budget Part 1

Posted on April 16, 2009 by billmanzi

There is plenty of bad news in the House budget for municipalities, which saw a real decrease in local aid (non education) accounts of 32 percent. That is draconian, and will lead to a real decrease in our ability to … Continue reading →

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April Artist of the Month

Posted on April 14, 2009 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI NAMES E.T. KIRBY AS THE APRIL ARTIST OF THE MONTH Kirby’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named E.T. Kirby as the April Artist of the Month. Ms. Kirby a Methuen resident … Continue reading →

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City of Methuen on Twitter

Posted on April 13, 2009 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen is now sending out updates via Twitter. You can sign up to receive these updates at http://www.twitter.com/cityofmethuen The City will utilize this tool for special announcements as well as emergencies that require public notifications. Obviously the … Continue reading →

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Methuen Easter Egg Hunt Postponed

Posted on April 11, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for today at noon at Veteran’s Park, has been postponed due to rain. It will take place on Monday, April 13 at 4:30 at Veteran’s Park.

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Methuen’s Sands Bridge

Posted on April 9, 2009 by billmanzi

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN TO BE UNVEILED FOR METHUEN’S HISTORIC “SANDS BRIDGE” Grant-funded studies show possibility for a community park honoring City’s past, local historian The City of Methuen has been working for years on a plan for the restoration of the … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s “Senior” Prom

Posted on April 9, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen High School had its annual “senior” prom at the Methuen Senior Center yesterday. It is an annual event put on by our High Schoolers, who create a “prom” for the senior of Methuen. Plenty of dancing, and both the … Continue reading →

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What is a “Sealer of Weights and Measures”?

Posted on April 8, 2009 by billmanzi

There is a function given to local governments which entails making sure that devices used to dispense goods based on weights or measurements are accurate. (Examples would include gas pumps or scales used to weigh products in grocery stores). In … Continue reading →

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Fusion House Grand Opening

Posted on April 8, 2009 by billmanzi

I attended the ribbon cutting grand opening of the Fusion House on Merrimack Street. City Councilors Joseph Leone and Steve Zanni attended as well as Chief Kathi Lavigne and Economic Development Director Karen Sawyer. The restaurant is newly renovated, and … Continue reading →

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