Oct
31
Pancake Breakfast This Morning
October 31, 2009 | 6 Comments
We will be serving a full pancake breakfast this morning at the Methuen Senior Center, with the cooking being done by Chief Ken Bourassa. Come on down for some tasty breakfast.
Oct
31
Art at the Library
October 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Art Institute of the Merrimack Valley held their annual “Art at the Library” show at the Nevins Library, and it was a huge success. Artists from throughout the Merrimack Valley participated, and the work on display was truly stunning. I once again gave out the “Mayor’s Award”, with the winner being Barbara Burns. Thanks [...]
Oct
31
The President on the Economy
October 31, 2009 | 1 Comment
President Obama talks about the uptick in GDP, and some of the beneficial impacts of the Stimulus passed earlier this year. The jobs situation remains bleak, and the President candidly acknowledges that. But he accentuates the positive, and speaks to the stabilizing effect of the actions of the federal government. As we swing into the [...]
Oct
30
The Governor Spares Local Aid
October 30, 2009 | 2 Comments
Governor Deval Patrick unveiled his plan to close a $600 million dollar budget gap yesterday, sparing the main local aid accounts and imposing varied cuts against state spending, including the potential for 2000 state layoffs. The Governor was and is faced with a truly unenviable task, and his action with regard to local aid is [...]
Oct
28
Korbani’s Bakery Grand Re-Opening
October 28, 2009 | 1 Comment
Korbani’s Bakery, right across the street from the brand new CVS on Swan and Jackson, unveiled their new and expanded bakery this week. It is a great bakery, with more room now for all of their great products. Thanks to the Korbani family for their willingness to invest in Methuen.
Oct
27
The President on Small Business
October 27, 2009 | 1 Comment
The President talks about the pain being felt by small business, and some of the steps taken by his Administration to help a segment of our economy that creates so many jobs. And yesterday’s New York Times had a story detailing the massive hike in health care costs that these small business will face next [...]
Oct
27
CVS Grand Opening
October 27, 2009 | 1 Comment
Yesterday was the Grand Opening of the CVS on Swan and Jackson, a project that is a linchpin of a multilayered economic development project that continues in that neighborhood. My thanks to Lou Minicucci and his development team, as well as Economic Development Director Karen Sawyer. The work on that corner continues, with the demolition [...]
Oct
21
Teachers Pet Grand Opening
October 21, 2009 | 1 Comment
I attended the Teachers Pet Grand Opening yesterday at 55 Chase Street in the Acadia Mills complex. It is a beautiful store in some great space at Acadia. My thanks to Economic Development Director Karen Sawyer and her team, as well as Merrimack Valley Chamber CEO Joseph Beviliqua for all of their work. And a [...]
Oct
20
Steve Lynch Endorses Mike Capuano
October 20, 2009 | 3 Comments
The endorsement of Mike Capuano by Congressman Steve Lynch in South Boston.
Oct
18
The Nevins Family of Services
October 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment
I was happy to be the keynote speaker at the annual dinner of the Friends of the Nevins Family of Services. This organization, which I belong to, promotes financial assistance for the Nevins Family of Services on Broadway, which includes the Alzheimers Family Care Center, the Nevins Adult Day Health Center, the Nevins Nursing and [...]