Oct
29
Fuddruckers in Methuen
October 29, 2007 | 2 Comments
The grand opening of Fuddruckers in Methuen occurred this past weekend. The brand new store, located in the Village Mall on Rte 28, is a great addition to our fine mix of restaurants in Methuen. Congratulations to owner Jim Boland, whose investment will bring forty jobs to Methuen.
Oct
28
Grand Opening Mann’s Orchard
October 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I was on hand for the Grand (re) Opening of the brand new Mann’s Orchard farm stand. This Methuen icon, relocated as part of the process that brought Methuen a new Target, is bigger and better than ever. Sitting across from the Loop, this destination point for so many is a proud achievement of the [...]
Oct
27
Nevins Family of Services
October 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I was honored to be the keynote speaker at the Friends of the Nevins Family of Services annual dinner. From the Nursing and Rehab Center, to the Adult Day Health Center to the state of the art Alzheimer’s Family Care Center, the web of human services that Nevins provides is second to none. The facility [...]
Oct
26
The Huggy Bears
October 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment
During the course of my first campaign for Mayor I had the pleasure of having a coffee hour at the Merrimack Valley Apartments on Calumet Road. During the course of that coffee hour I had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of several ladies who had undertaken an enterprise that they referred to as the [...]
Oct
24
Pelham Street Interchange Improvements
October 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I was pleased to host Massachusetts Highway Commissioner Luisa M. Paiewonsky as she visited Methuen to inspect the new access lane added at the Pelham Street Cross Street Route 93 Interchange. This lane was added to allow direct access to Rte 93 via a right hand turn lane, and it has already considerably improved the [...]
Oct
22
ELT Defeated in Methuen
October 22, 2007 | 2 Comments
The possibility of Methuen accepting a one year grant to implement the State ELT (Expanded Learning Time) program was defeated tonight by the Methuen School Committee. The Committee vote was unanimous. This process began in Methuen when the School Committee voted to accept a ten thousand dollar state grant to study the possibility of bringing [...]
Oct
22
Grand Opening New Tokyo
October 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I was able to cut the ribbon at the New Tokyo Restaurant in the area of the Loop in Methuen. The restaurant is another good piece of economic news for Methuen. The Loop area boasts some outstanding restaurants, and New Tokyo certainly will be a good addition. Try it out, and be sure to visit [...]
Oct
19
SCHIP Override Fails
October 19, 2007 | 1 Comment
With 273 votes, including 44 Republicans, the override of the Bush veto on SCHIP failed in the House of Representatives yesterday. Democrats pledged to bring the bill back with only minor changes, and it appears that if those changes are made additional Republicans may support the bill. What are those changes? From the Washington Post. [...]
Oct
19
Trauma Intervention Program Annual Dinner
October 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Jayan Landry, the CEO Executive Director of the Merrimack Valley Trauma Intervention Program, has put together a truly outstanding organization that does so much good in the most difficult of times. I had the opportunity to attend the 14th annual T.I.P. banquet on Thursday evening with most of the public safety brass in the Merrimack [...]
Oct
18
Veterans Director Named
October 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I have selected a Veterans Agent to replace the retired Edward Hoppy Curran. After a search committee made a recommendation I will send the name of Thomas Hargreaves to the City Council as the next Veterans Agent. From the Press Release announcing Mr. Hargreaves.
After an exhaustive search, Mayor William M. Manzi, III. is pleased to [...]