Monthly Archives: January 2009
$11-$16 billion? We’ll take it!
Massachusetts could see $11-$16 billion in economic stimulus and taxpayer relief from the federal government’s stimulus package, a version of which passed the House this week, according to analysts. $1.3 billion of that money would help reduce the state’s deficit, … Continue reading
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Local aid cuts: The state memo
The coming local aid cuts (both for this fiscal year and FY2010) are drastic, especially for the bigger cities and towns. Worcester stands to lose about an estimated $3,850,000 in 2010 BEYOND the 9% cuts in 2009; Shrewsbury will face … Continue reading
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Tree rehab is for everyone
The Tim Murray/Jim McGovern led “Tree Worcester Campaign” to replace Asian Longhorned Beetle trees(RIP) has its official kickoff meeting tomorrow night. The effort, which will plant an estimated 30,000 trees, is designed to go beyond the eventual federal government replacement … Continue reading
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Manny to the Tornadoes?
Manny Ramirez is still a free agent. The Worcester Tornadoes want to change that. According to a press release, the minor league CAN-AM team has offered the former Red Sox slugger a 2-year deal worth a STAGGERING $24,000, the league … Continue reading
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City Council liveblog 1/27/09
7:11: To start, ACLU’s Ronal Madnick on his FOIA request for any city rules or policies regulating or restricting photography at city parks, pools, etc. Some photographers have been stoppped from shooting over the past few years. Madnick got a … Continue reading
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Celebrity Smackdown: Lukes vs. Patrick
Mayor Konnie Lukes and former Mayor Tim Murray have always had an infamously frosty relationship; mentioning one name to the other elicits a Pavlovian reaction of disdain. But is it possible Murray’s hatred for Lukes has rubbed off on his … Continue reading
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DiMasi steps down: Local reps react
Speaker of the House Sal DiMasi announced tonight he will step down as a representative and Speaker effective Tuesday evening, following increasing scrutiny into alleged influence-peddling by people close to him. The move fulfills State House rumors from last week … Continue reading
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The $128 million question
Governor Deval Patrick announced to a packed house of municipal officials today that he’ll cut municipal aid by $128 million immediately and seek $375 million in further cuts next year. Patrick also proposed: A 1% increase in the state hotels … Continue reading
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