Methuen

Methuen Testimonials

Ken Willette

Why Ken Willette Supports Barbara L'Italien

Rep. L'Italien served a critical role in securing tens of millions of dollars to start the Methuen High School renovation project. A loss of accreditation would have devastated property values and denied our children access to the nation's top colleges.

I am grateful that Methuen has a tireless and dedicated person like Barbara serving our children's best interests.

Joe Leone

Why Joe Leone Supports Barbara L'Italien

Barbara has been an immense help with the funding for Methuen’s High School Renovation, a project which will benefit the entire city.

Barbara has always been willing to work hard for our city, and it is Barbara’s commitment to Methuen that has earned my support. I hope voters re elect Barbara so that we can keep her fighting for Methuen’s needs!

Charlie Bonanno

Why Charlie Bonanno Supports Barbara L'Italien

I admire the amazing job Barbara has done representing Methuen in the Legislature. I’m happy that we have someone that is there to serve the people with honesty and integrity.

Barbara works hard and gets results – and that is what our government needs, people that do the work and get things done!

Barbara Grondine

Why Barbara Grondine Supports Barbara L'Italien

I have long appreciated Barbara’s advocacy on behalf of Methuen’s school system, especially when it came to securing funding for renovating our high school.

Whether it is fighting for our schools, defending our seniors, or by opposing the Lawrence bailout, Barbara is on the right side of Methuen families, and I hope voters re-elect her in November.

Barbara is working with the SBA to make sure Methuen High School is renovated.

Barbara feels very connected to Methuen as her mother (Claire Sullivan) grew up on Swan Street and was an elementary school teacher in town.

Barbara holds regular office hours at the Methuen Senior Center, and, each fall, sponsors a Fuel Assistance Forum at the Methuen Senior Center, where all residents (not just seniors!) are invited to attend.

Priorities for Methuen

Working with the School Building Authority toward renovation of Methuen High School.

Helping the city respond to its growing population and economy.

Getting the Route 93 rotary redesigned.

Working with the residents of precinct 7 as they faced extensive water damage following several years of severe flooding.

Accomplishments for Methuen

  • Education Funding – $39,371,958
  • General Aid – $4,598,863
  • Methuen High renovations
  • Route 213 Guardrail, sign, and fencing upgrades
  • Rotary reconstruction
  • Completion of Open Space & Recreation Plan
  • Legislation authorizing the city to lease a building to the Head Start program of Greater Lawrence Community Action Council
  • Arlington School Program
  • ARRA Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
    Annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
  • Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant
  • State Public Housing Capital Awards
  • U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program to Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. which serves Methuen
  • HEARTWAP (heating system repair and replacement program) to Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. which serves Methuen
  • Highway Safety Grant
  • Community Policing Grant
  • Drug Free Schools Grant
  • Culvert cleaning in the Frye Road area
  • Implement short-term solutions for the route 110 rotary
  • Restoration and Renovation of the Methuen Historic Museum
  • Widening of the Howe Street Bridge
  • Rehabilitation, improvement and enhancement of city parks
  • Design and construction of a walking path connecting the upper part of the city to the lower portion near Searle’s estate