Sep
30
Methuen High School Educational Plan Unveiled
September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Methuen Public Schools, as part of the Methuen High School Building Project, has produced an educational plan that will guide us in shaping the building plans for Methuen High School. We will have a Public Hearing on this plan next Monday evening, October 5th,in the Great Hall, Searles Building. I have attached both [...]
Sep
30
September Revenues Take a Hit
September 30, 2009 | 6 Comments
Massachusetts revenues have fallen substantially below budget projections in September, with estimates that the gap could be as high as $200 million. Final figures for the month are not complete, but the figures in hand have set off alarm bells in Boston. The Governor will likely need to submit revised revenue estimates in October, which [...]
Sep
28
Santa Parade BBQ a Big Hit!
September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
We had a wonderful day for our Santa Parade BBQ on Saturday, with a big crowd at Riverside Park to enjoy food, games, pony rides, and an early arrival by Santa. This BBQ, to help to raise money for our annual Santa Parade, was blessed by great weather and big crowds. My thanks to Jill [...]
Sep
26
President Obama Reports on G-20
September 26, 2009 | 1 Comment
The President gives a wrap-up of the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh as well as his visit to the U.N., talking financial reform, economic growth, Iran, and the Israeli and Palestininian meeting he brokered.
Sep
25
The Kirk Announcement
September 25, 2009 | 1 Comment
Governor Patrick announcing the appointment of Paul Kirk as the interim selection for United States Senator.
Sep
24
Governor to Name Kirk
September 24, 2009 | 5 Comments
It appears that Governor Patrick will announce this morning that he is naming Paul Kirk as the interim U.S. Senator. Kirk, a Kennedy family confidante, is the choice of the family, and if selected will show that the Kennedys still have plenty of clout in Massachusetts. Governor Patrick will bypass former Governor Michael Dukakis, [...]
Sep
24
Methuen to Retire Dan Ford’s Football Number
September 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
METHUEN TO RETIRE DAN FORD’S FOOTBALL NUMBER
The Late Star Running Back Will Have His Number Retired at Friday Night’s Game
Methuen will retire the number of Dan Ford on Friday, September 25, 2009 during half time of the Methuen vs. Billerica football game. Game starts at 7 p.m. The former star running back died of [...]
Sep
24
Historic Walls Get an Upgrade
September 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Methuen’s historic walls are one of our valued treasures. The walls are indeed unique but require upkeep, which can be expensive. The Festival of Trees is an organization that has devoted itself to helping to preserve history, and they have once again come through to fund two projects that will help to preserve valuable pieces [...]
Sep
23
Senate Passes Interim Bill
September 23, 2009 | 1 Comment
The Massachusetts Senate yesterday gave approval to the bill allowing Governor Deval Patrick to appoint an interim U.S. Senator pending the special election to fill the vacancy. The vote in the State Senate was 24-16, with eleven Democrats joining the five Senate Republicans in opposition. Locally Senator Steve Baddour and Senator Susan Tucker voted no. [...]
Sep
22
Santa Comes Early to Methuen!
September 22, 2009 | 1 Comment
Join us Saturday as we have a cookout to support Methuen’s Santa Parade. The event details are below. Hope to see you there.
SANTA
is coming to Methuen!!!
September 26, 2009
(rain date September 27th)
Riverside Park
(Riverside Drive)
11:00am – 2:00pm
Join Santa for a
Family Time Cookout
Activities will include a horseshoe tournament, pony rides, raffles, booths from local businesses, and [...]