Here is some interesting reading. In the current edition of Bloomberg Bussinessweek can be found the following article; Funny, It Doesn’t Feel Like a RecoveryThe recession may be technically over, but stubborn unemployment and building price pressure mean that many consumers will remain gloomy If you have an interest in the Misery Index this link […]
Elections are not the only way that change can occur in a City. The Massachusetts State Constitution allows for citizen participation. The Charter of the City of Methuen allows for citizen participation. I am looking for 150 persons who are willing to discuss changes to our Municipal Code. We will hone new law and sign […]
Inaugurations of Mayor Manzi and rest of that city’s newly elected leaders Monday, January 4th, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall in City Hall. The event is free and open to all. Reception to immediately follow refreshments to be served. The above notice was found on Methuen Commons. Very little in the Eagle […]
I want to express my wish that all residents of the City of Methuen will have a great year in 2010. This will be a difficult wish to fulfill. A very challenging year ahead. Bless all the citizens. Peace, health and prosperity to all.
Here are the two Executive Orders issued by Mayor Manzi regarding this topic. Executive Order NO. 013-2008 BY HIS HONOR WILLIAM M. MANZI, III MAYOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 013-2008 ORDER ESTABLISHING A CITY-OWNED VEHICLE POLICY WHEREAS, The City of Methuen is committed insuring that city-owned vehicles are used responsibility and efficiently; NOW, THEREFORE, I, William […]
We are constantly being told that we need to look for sustainable energy. That does not include oil, foreign or domestic, or natural gas, both of which are not renewable energy sources. This leaves us with fewer choices, such as wind and solar or the old standby, wood. We see trees around us, even in […]
Today was my first foray into radio. I have a segment, monthly, on the Politically Active radio program that features Jamie Atkinson, George Scione and J.J. Huggins. Here is the full text of todays segment on Health issues; An old English proverb and rhyme dating back to 1639 is: Jack Sprat could eat no fat. […]
Ever wonder what the criteria may be to win a Common Cause Massachusetts E-Government Award? The City of Methuen prominently displays the logo at the top of their home page (when the system is up). Here is the criteria as published by Common Cause. e-Government Award Recipients: In order to qualify for an e-Government Award, […]
Heard on the radio; credit to Jamie Atkinson and George Scione. Ken Willett, 3-term City Councilor, soon to be 3-term School Committeeman, Member Commission on Disabilities, executive with Methuen Exchange Club,  will definetly run for Mayor in 2011. Rumor has it that James Jajuga, a retired State Police drug investigator, six-term state senator and former secretary […]
Received this in an email. Decided to share. Enjoy. **************************************************************************** Importance of Walking **************************************************************************** Walking 20 minutes can add to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $7000 per month. **************************************************************************** My grandpa started walking five miles a day when he was […]