Former Governor Michael Dukakis threw his support this weekend behind Congressman Michael Capuano in the Democratic primary for the United States Senate. Michael Dukakis still has a strong following in the Democratic Party, and I believe the Dukakis endorsement will help Capuano. It is the first time in twenty years [...]
A new Rasmussen survey shows a very tight Governor’s race, with Governor Deval Patrick holding a narrowing lead over Republican Charlie Baker and Independent Tim Cahill. In that three way race Patrick comes in at 33%, with Baker at 28%, Cahill at 25%, and undecided at 14%. With Christy Mihos [...]
We had the Santa Parade in Methuen Saturday, and we were blessed with great weather and huge crowds. My thanks to Jill Stackelin, Dennis Marcello, and all of the volunteers who made the Parade such a huge success. The Grand Marshals were Scott Yim and Madison Aleska, two Methuen High [...]
Yes I realize he has been kicking the tar out of me but today we recognize and congratulate Jules Gordon on the occasion of his birthday. May he have many more!!!! Now lets keep kicking the stuffing out of those Dems…..
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Congratulations to Deborah Ingalls, the owner of Butlers and Bars, who opened a new location at 19 Hampshire Street in Downtown Methuen. Deb had a great kickoff at the new location Saturday evening, and I wish her all the best.
[...]The first major test on the health care bill for Majority Leader Harry Reid occurred Saturday, and he managed to hold his caucus intact, pushing the bill forward with sixty votes. Despite Reid’s victory the bill faces major hurdles in the week ahead, with many of the centrist Democrats holding [...]
With all of the talk about bending the cost curve in health care Sixty Minutes aired a provocative segment tonight that is sure to ignite major and heated discussion. What did you think? What do we do to truly bend that curve, and is it even realistic to think cost [...]
The President talks about his foreign trip, and the hope of opening new markets to American made goods and in so doing creating new American jobs. He talks of his efforts to stop nuclear proliferation, as well as commenting on efforts made to promote American values during his trip to [...]
Governor Deval Patrick yesterday called the State Legislature to task for going out of formal session, going to the state house press room personally to urge the Speaker to call the Legislature back into session. The Governor is upset with the lack of House action on an education bill that [...]
The Furniture Fixer New England store had its grand opening yesterday. The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce joined owner Jonathan Anderson and his family as he opened his Furniture Repair shop in Railroad Square at 5 Pelham Street. Best of luck to Jon and his lovely family.
Majority Leader Harry Reid yesterday made the move that all have been awaiting, unveiling a Health Care Bill that will be the focus of an intense legislative battle in the Senate. Reid’s bill has received a positive fiscal score from the CBO, which estimates that the fiscal impact will shave [...]
Jacob Cohen was recognized at our last School Committee meeting for his outstanding achievement in math and science. An 800 on the SAT’s? WOW! I struggled to hit 800 combined English and Math! Great job Jacob.
Jacob scored a perfect 800 on his SAT’s in Mathematics
Reasons for Recognition:
Jacob [...]
The effort by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to find consensus that will get him sixty votes to consider health care reform in the Senate continues to be a difficult task, with the Congressional Budget Office playing a large role in that effort. Yesterday’s New York Times details his difficulties [...]
The President is focusing on the horrific job situation, and he here announces a job creation forum to be held in December. But regardless of forums today’s Boston Globe detailed (again) the huge hike coming for small business in the area of health care. A local company, Coady’s Towing, is [...]
Yes those old Wendy commercials, which Walter Mondale brought into political debate, have now been introduced in Methuen! Jamie Atkinson and George Scione have brought a new show called “Politically Active” to Methuen Public Access Television, and here is their first promo.
[...]MAYOR MANZI NAMES KATE ZEHNTER AS NOVEMBER’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office
Mayor William M. Manzi has named Kate Zehnter as November’s Artist of the Month. Kate has been an art educator and visual artist since graduating from Massachusetts College of Art [...]
The Methuen City Council had Methuen martial arts champion Calvin Kattar in to receive a citation and a proclamation recognizing his outstanding achievements in his field. Calvin is a Methuen High School graduate, and the City of Methuen is proud of his accomplishments.
[...]A salute to all of our Veterans, and a recognition that the freedoms we have and often take for granted are with us because of the blood and sacrifice of our veterans. Methuen’s Veteran’s Day celebration was wonderful, with a parade that started at the American Legion Post on Broadway. [...]
The State House News Service is reporting that Governor Patrick is looking to have pension legislation ready for the Legislature by January that would extend the full funding schedule to 2040 and help the Commonwealth as well as localities avoid the large spike coming in pension payments next year due [...]
The U.S. House passed by a very narrow margin the health care bill that has been the subject of heated debate for what seems like forever. The battle now moves to the Senate, where passage of anything remotely resembling the House bill seems unlikely. The Globe ran a story [...]
The President used his weekly address to speak of the terrible tragedy at Ft. Hood, including the heroic response of those who were involved and our great sorrow as a nation over the loss we suffered at Ft. Hood.
[...]A very big thank you to the citizens of Methuen, who re-elected me last night to the job of Mayor. I appreciate the support, and offer my congratulations to all of the candidates who put their names on the ballot. I will post the numbers shortly.
[...]Congratulations to Paul and Dennis Webster Greene, who have opened a magnificient new showroom at 306 Broadway. I attended the celebration over this past weekend, and I can tell you that this is so much more than a showroom. It is truly a stunning presentation which you must see! And [...]
I today received the endorsement of the Eagle Tribune, which said “Manzi has earned voters’ support for a third term…Manzi’s deserves great credit for his handling of Methuen’s budget, which is in far better shape that those in other Valley cities. Manzi deserves credit for negotiating important concessions with the [...]
Lt. Governor Tim Murray came to Methuen yesterday to endorse my candidacy for Mayor. The Lt. Governor is a former Mayor of Worcester, and he knows firsthand the problems that localities face. He has been a great asset for cities and towns in Massachusetts, and has been to Methuen frequently. [...]
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