Aug
31
Does Joe Run?
August 31, 2009 | 4 Comments
Today’s Globe focuses on the political question of the day; will Joe Kennedy run for for the Senate? The answer to that question will shape the field of potential replacements for Ted Kennedy. Who are the potentials?
1) U.S. Rep. Edward Markey: Dean of the Congressional delegation and close to Speaker Pelosi Markey is comfortable [...]
Aug
31
The Eulogy of Edward Kennedy Jr.
August 31, 2009 | 1 Comment
The eulogy given by Edward Kennedy Jr. was a wonderful tribute to his father. His story about conquering the challenge of the snowy hill for a boy that had lost his leg was truly heart wrenching, but showed all at once some of the finer qualities of Senator Kennedy, and how he dealt with adversity [...]
Aug
29
President Obama on Katrina Recovery
August 29, 2009 | 1 Comment
The President talks about the continuing recovery effort in the Gulf Coast area impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
Aug
27
Governor Patrick on Loss of Senator Kennedy
August 27, 2009 | 2 Comments
Governor Deval Patrick talks about the loss of Senator Edward Kennedy. The request made by the Senator to allow the seat to be filled pending the special election appears to be gaining some ground, with the Governor speaking in favor. The positive signals being sent by both branches appear to bode well for the potential [...]
Aug
26
City of Methuen Mosquito Spraying
August 26, 2009 | 8 Comments
City of Methuen Mosquito Spraying
The City of Methuen through the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District will be performing a city wide, mosquito spraying on Wednesday, August 26 beginning after 8:00 pm and ending before 5:00 am Thursday morning. This is a preemptive measure the City is taking to reduce the number [...]
Aug
26
Edward M. Kennedy 1932-2009
August 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Senator Edward Kennedy has died after a long battle with brain cancer, ending one of the most successful Senate careers in the history of our country. Senator Kennedy is the last of the brothers that had such a huge impact on American life. Ted Kennedy, known as the lion of the Senate, was a national [...]
Aug
25
August Artist of the Month
August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment
MAYOR MANZI NAMES JESSICA DONOVAN AS AUGUST’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Methuen College Student’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office
Mayor William M. Manzi has named Jessica Donovan as August’s Artist of the Month. Jessica is a Methuen High School graduate and is entering her sophomore year at Westfield State College where she is [...]
Aug
25
President to Re-Appoint Bernanke
August 25, 2009 | 2 Comments
President Obama is expected to re-appoint Ben Bernanke as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve this morning, ending speculation on a job critical to the U.S. economic recovery. Bernanke is a Republican first appointed by President George W. Bush. The Washington Post obtained the statement to be issued by the President this [...]
Aug
25
Rte 93 Rotary Temporary Ramp Shelved
August 25, 2009 | 4 Comments
The Rte. 93 Rotary Project is a critical project for this region. As many who have attended countless meetings know the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was ready to move forward with its Short Term Improvement Plan, which would be the interim project before the permanent solution is designed and built. As part of that Short Term [...]
Aug
24
Methuen Receives CDBG Funding
August 24, 2009 | 1 Comment
I am pleased to announce that Methuen was funded two times in this round of CDBG funding, with the City receiving $650,000 that included $307,858 for housing rehab (12 units), $72,672 for code enforcement, $40,000 for Methuen’s Arlington Neighborhood, $40,000 for the Day Care Program at the Methuen YMCA, $12,000 for the Methuen Senior Center [...]