Nov
30
The Duke Weighs In
November 30, 2009 | 4 Comments
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 that Governor Dukakis has endorsed [...]
Nov
28
Governor’s Race Rasmussen Poll
November 28, 2009 | 1 Comment
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 as the Republican nominee Patrick [...]
Nov
25
Santa Parade Highlights in Methuen
November 25, 2009 | 1 Comment
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 graduates who led the hugely [...]
Nov
24
Happy Birthday Jules Gordon
November 24, 2009 | 7 Comments
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…..
Nov
23
Grand Opening Butlers and Bars
November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment
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.
Nov
23
Reid Hits Sixty
November 23, 2009 | 1 Comment
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 objections to differing aspects of [...]
Nov
22
The High Cost of Dying
November 22, 2009 | 5 Comments
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 containment can be achieved within [...]
Nov
21
President Obama on His Foreign Travel
November 21, 2009 | 6 Comments
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 China.
Nov
20
Another Speaker In a Huff
November 20, 2009 | 3 Comments
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 had been passed by the [...]
Nov
20
Grand Opening Furniture Fixer New England
November 20, 2009 | 3 Comments
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.