Monthly Archives: September 2009
Worcester native to head Transportation
Governor Deval Patrick is set to announce that Worcester native Jeffrey Mullan is being tapped as the state’s new Transportation Secretary in the wake of Jim Aloisi’s abrupt departure. Mullan has been a longtime transportation wonk, serving for 14 years … Continue reading
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Worcester MBTA train in accident at South Station
A commuter rail train from Worcester was involved in a slow speed accident at South Station earlier this morning. The Boston Herald is reporting at least 16 people have been taken to the hospital for injuries, including some on backboards, … Continue reading
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Pesticides don’t make friends
Not everyone is in love with the City Council-endorsed idea of widespread pesticide use as a way of combating the spread of the Asian Longhorned Beetle. According to a release from the SafeLawns Foundation and the Toxics Action Center, imidacloprid … Continue reading
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The Kingmakers
One of the most intriguing storylines behind the mayor’s race (see our cover story tomorrow) is who is behind whom for political endorsements: Joe O’Brien has Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray endorsing him and Congressman Jim McGovern tacitly backing him, though … Continue reading
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Times execs coming to Worcester
Telegram employees have been told that New York Times Company CEO Janet Robinson will visit the newspaper tomorrow to “hold business update meetings.” The meetings are likely to be a followup to a session between Robinson, NYT Co. Chairman Arthur … Continue reading
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City Council liveblog 9/8/09
7:24: Off and away on the eve of what’s been one of the busiest political days in recent state history. 7:25: Councilor Eddy says 5 pools & 5 spray parks over the long term is probably “the most realistic” plan. … Continue reading
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Rosen in for Spellane’s seat
A few weeks ago, he was too tired to pursue his race for mayor. Now, City Councilor Gary Rosen says he will run for State Rep. Bob Spellane’s seat in what is expected to be a crowded 2010 race. Spellane … Continue reading
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Chief Gemme responds to (unpublished) complaints about brother
Sometimes, it takes weeks to get a full response from the Worcester Police Department. And sometimes, they email out a press release responding to an article that hasn’t even been printed yet. In response to a Telegram and Gazette inquiry … Continue reading
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