We’ve gotten a lot of questions publicly and privately about our beetle capture, but for the record, the bug(missing a leg at the time of capture) was at all times in total captivity, after which it was entirely and completely and 100% euthanize without ever being outside a closed and secure environment. The beetle is, [...]
Entries from August 2008
August 27, 2008
The WoMag memo
TO: All Employees
FROM: Gareth Charter
RE: Worcester Magazine Transition
DATE: August 27, 2008
And so we begin…
I’m pleased to report that we are scheduled to close on our purchase of Worcester Magazine on Friday.
First, I’d like you to know how much I appreciate the enthusiasm that many of you continue to express about this expansion opportunity. Notwithstanding [...]
August 27, 2008
We got the bastard
No official photos here…this is our very own, captured this morning, sonofabitch Asian Longhorned Beetle.
(We were going to put a newspaper next to him, terrorist victim style, but he is a fast bugger.)
We’re pretty sure we’re violated a Federal Directive by transporting him but for you guys, anything.
August 25, 2008
Rushton at the Convention
Worcester Magazine didn’t send anyone out to the Democratic Convention this week, but there’s a healthy collection of Woo-natives out there. The list includes City Councilor Rick Rushton, who is blogging about his experience.
It ranges from a bit inside baseball to a bit…well, wide-eyed, but all-in-all, a nice take from the front lines.
last night John [...]
August 24, 2008
Union Station Parking Garage: Instructions required
The Daily Worcesteria used the new “Garage Mahal” for the first time yesterday for a daytrip into Boston; it was….nice. Still, a few things to improve on.
1. WHERE TO?: When you leave the garage on the first floor and cross over into Union Station, there’s zero signage about where to go if you want to [...]
August 21, 2008
When street vendors are kids…
CLAYTON, CA (KGO) — Two young East Bay girls are trying to find out if you really can fight city hall. The youngsters are battling to get their produce stand back after the city of Clayton shut them down.
The mayor himself is getting involved in this issue; he says the produce stand, operated by two [...]
August 20, 2008
Park it
The uproar over the proposal to eliminate free parking for disabled veterans and handicapped drivers may be over. The Off Street Parking Board voted on Tuesday night to approve a new set of regulations that many are viewing as a compromise. Starting September 1st, any drive with handicapped or disabled veteran plates or placards will [...]
August 20, 2008
This is the dawning of the age of boozing
Earlier this week, the long-brewing Amethyst Initiative was made very public with a burst of national and local news coverage. The initiative’s centerpiece is a petition to take a hard look at the nation’s legal drinking age; the undercurrent is a feeling that “21″ may be encouraging binge drinking and a lower age needed. [...]
August 19, 2008
Worcester Magazine sold
After 15 years of steady ownership, Worcester Magazine has been sold to the Holden Landmark Corporation, owner of The Landmark, Bay State Parent, Fitchburg Pride, among others.
The following press release was just sent out by the Holden Landmark Corp:
HOLDEN LANDMARK CORPORATION TO PURCHASE WORCESTER MAGAZINE
Acquisition to double company’s newspaper circulation
Worcester, MA (Aug. 15, 2008) The [...]
August 19, 2008
Worcester Blog Log Digital
Posted by “Louie” on worcesterite.com
So last night I am sitting at home flipping the channels and trying to decide whether to watch “Blade:Trinity” or another episode of “The Family Guy” when I came across a repeat of the “City Council debates Hot Dog Carts” fiasco on WCCA.
Now normally I find these City Council televised meetings [...]
