By: Finocchiaro – October, 2019 Hello Methuen my name is Jessica Finocchiaro. I’ve been your Methuen City Councilor At Large since 2018, and I’m running for my first reelection. I grew up in Methuen, and chose to stay because this is my home. I have 2 master’s degrees from Suffolk University in Public Administration and Government. […]
October 29, 2019-3:30pm Campaign supporters of Methuen mayoral candidate Jen Kannan – chairman of the Methuen City Council – is calling on her opponent Neil Perry to release his personnel records from Raytheon where Perry has been a top executive for the last few decades. This afternoons press release from the Kannan campaign reiterates her […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2019 Contact: Megan Costello, 617 653 3781 WOMEN OF METHUEN STAND WITH JENNIFER KANNAN AND CALL ON PERRY TO RELEASE HIS PERSONNEL FILES FROM RAYTHEON We the undersigned women of Methuen, call on Neil Perry, a candidate for mayor, to join his opponent, Methuen City Council Chair Jennifer Kannan, in […]
The race for Central District City Council is the campaign to watch on November 5th. Methuen residents will elect TWO city councilors in the Central District. Incumbent James McCarty topped the ticket in the primary as he seeks his second term, while fellow incumbent and longtime elected official Joyce Campagnone came in fourth. But, […]
Every two years, Methuen voters elect a mayor to represent the city’s municipal government as it’s CEO. The mayor is in charge of all hiring, firing, promotions and demotions for the City of Methuen. The mayor is also in charge of signing all private contracts and enforcing the city ordinances set forth by the city […]
Last month, less than 5,000 people voted in the Methuen preliminary election for city council. Methuen has approximately 57,000 people residing in the city limits. That means less than 10% of the people in Methuen bothered to participate in the decision of who represents them in city government. In Lawrence the numbers were frighteningly lower. […]
9-16-19 METHUEN – Central District City Council Candidate Joel Faretra is crying foul on absentee ballots one day before the Methuen municipal election after his daughter, Hanna – registered at 6 Clossen Court -received the wrong absentee ballot. Faretra says his daughter received her absentee ballot on Saturday, September 14th and was unable to complain […]
By: Paul Murano – August, 2019 The following two questions are related – the first was priority in premodern philosophy, the second is in modern philosophy: 1. How should people behave? 2. What behaviors ought to be allowed? The first question is ethical – the science of self governance. The second is political – the […]
By: Tomas Michel – August, 2019 Municipal governments should embody the view of its constituency and promote inclusion of the different segments of its residents. Ensure that policies and procedures update as it does their population’s demographics, and viewpoints. Educate voters effectively about matters at stake. And lastly, to ensure the determent of consent and […]
Jennifer Kannan, announced candidate for Mayor of Methuen, has opened her campaign office at 36 Hampshire St. Methuen. “With the help of my large and dedicated band of volunteers I am confident that this will be a successful campaign, and I look forward to setting up shop in the heart of downtown.” said Kannan. “When […]
July, 2019 Given the enormous conflicts and controversies that have gone on in Methuen over the last two years, you might think that the people of Methuen have had enough. But a quick look at the number of people running for city offices this year shows that they really haven’t, and that’s tragic. The City […]
My name is D.J. Beauregard, and I am running to serve as one of three at-large members of the Methuen City Council. I was born and raised in Methuen, and I am a proud product of the Methuen Public Schools. My wife and I recently became new parents and first-time homeowners. I have been passionate […]
QUESTION #1 LIMITING THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS NURSES ARE RESPONSIBLE TO CARE FOR * The Committee to Ensure Safe Patient Care (Yes on 1), is leading the campaign in support of Question 1. The committee raised $8.08 million and spent $8.10 million, including in-kind services. The committee is supported by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, which […]
By: Casey Pratt – Oct. 2018 According to the Pew Research Center, since 1948 voter turnout during presidential elections has been around 10% higher than the turnout at midterm elections. But why? In the end, the answer is publicity. The presidential election is currently televised in a way similar to a sporting event; it’s a […]
By: Brian Genest – Oct 21018 If you love the culture of corruption on Beacon Hill… If you love record-high state spending and tax increases… If you love a state representative who votes with the progressive Democrats 89% of the time… Don’t bother reading this column; it won’t be of any interest to you. Feel […]