Tag Archives: Methuen

Common Grounds 70th Anniversary

Posted on April 7, 2009 by billmanzi

I had the pleasure of going to “Common Grounds”, a thriving shop in Methuen that celebrated its 70th anniversary in business. Congratulations to the entire team at Common Grounds! Quite an accomplishment, and wonderful meatball subs to boot!

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Donna Byrne in Methuen

Posted on March 28, 2009 by billmanzi

The great Donna Byrne performing at last summers Great Court Concert Series with the Marshall Wood Quartet. She put on a great show!

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Methuen to Begin Curbside Pickup of Ice Storm Debris

Posted on March 26, 2009 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen will begin curbside pickup of tree debris that has been with us since the major ice storm that struck the area a couple of months back. It is important to note that we are requesting that … Continue reading →

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New Head Start Building at Gill Avenue

Posted on March 25, 2009 by billmanzi

Today’s Tribune has the story of the proposal I have made to the Methuen City Council to lease parkland to the Head Start program at Gill Avenue so that they can construct a new building to house Methuen Head Start … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s FY2009 Budget Cuts

Posted on March 4, 2009 by billmanzi

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 →

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Grand Opening of Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park

Posted on March 1, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen’s downtown has been greatly enhanced by the opening of the Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park, a ninety one unit assisted living facility. I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the facility, and it is beautiful. Congratulations to … Continue reading →

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The State of the City Speech- No Layoffs in FY2009

Posted on February 13, 2009 by billmanzi

I had the honor to give the State of the City address last night, my fourth such speech. My thanks to the Board of Trade, who sponsor the event annually. I have attached the speech as a pdf, but will … Continue reading →

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State of the City Address Tonight

Posted on February 11, 2009 by billmanzi

You are all cordially invited to the “State of the City” address scheduled for tonight, Thursday February 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Center. I look forward to seeing many of you there. There is no charge for … Continue reading →

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Methuen Public Schools Closed

Posted on January 7, 2009 by billmanzi

Die to the snow and ice storm the Methuen Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday January 7.

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Thank You to those that helped

Posted on December 29, 2008 by billmanzi

The Eagle Tribune wrote a very nice editorial about people pulling together to help during the recent ice storm that crippled the region. They pointed out that many pitched in and praised the spirit of giving that characterizes the people … Continue reading →

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