We’re out…kind of

We’re out…kind of.
A parent who wanted to speak, but didn’t get to, is giving her speech on the floor, technically off the record.
We’ve had a deficit since 2002, she says.
“I’d love to see the same level of passion for education [as you had for Stomski].”
“It’s not just about this year…it’s 6 years at a deficit.”

Orders under suspension

Palmieri: What’s the reason and timetable for the change in polling places?
“When I initially met with the clerk…I was told we were going to vote on it….I don’t understand why this is happening…Councilors have raised a number of questions on an issue we don’t vote on, so I thought it was appropriate [to discuss]…
“It’s my [...]

Effects of Health Care reform

We (and Who-Cester) will blog more on this later, but an interesting piece of the conversation right now on the savings from Section 18 and health care reform: Clancy keeps talking about the money saved for “us” and “them.”
The translation? It’s all about city vs. schools.
Several teachers in the audience cried foul, saying “it’s us!” [...]

The Firefighter’s special pension

The council is approving a motion for legislation that would give Firefighter Mark Stomski a special pension; he sustained life-threatening injuries on the job; doctors have said his injuries will almost certainly result in premature death.
Konnie brings up an interesting point though: There is very little documentation required in these instances. Indeed, there has [...]

Montvale District x2

The council is taking two orders regarding the Montvale Historical District:
One, “a Legal Opinion on what the Powers and Duties of the Historical Commission are in Relation to the Development or Alteration of Property in Historic Districts,” is referred.
The second, the actual ordinance amendment, is held again with four votes. The eventual goal, Mayor [...]

RFP for garages

The city is putting out an RFP for management of the municipal garages; it seems to be something Mayor Lukes and Rick Rushton can actually agree on.
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UniverCity Partnership breaks up

The UniverCity Partnership is done. the UCP was the highly touted project that was designed to get colleges to spend more money in the city, or at least build up university/city/neighborhood ties at an economic level.
“This is a good example of how things can be solved,” says Kate Toomey, adding that they essentially “put [...]

WOMAG SHUTS! April Fools and Council Preview

April Fools Day and the Internet seem made for each other.  And while no one matched Google’s Wake Up Kit, Custom Time, or  Mar’s journey, there were several great attempts, including the fake Economic Development newsletter that claimed Worcester as the world’s next great Megalopolis, and declared that Worcester was the “virtual” home for dozens [...]

The Ralph Page

We’ve just put up a new page to collect everything that is being said (and has been said) about Ralph Moberly.
If you have anything you’d like to add, feel free to add it in the comments section.