Monthly Archives: September 2009
Rep. Bob Spellane will not seek reelection
In a letter to supporters, State Representative Bob Spellane says he will not seek reelection for a sixth term next fall. The embattled Spellane told Worcester Mag earlier this summer that he would “absolutely” run for reelection, saying, ““Nothing’s changed. … Continue reading
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Labor blues for Glodis
At the annual AFL CIO Labor Day breakfast earlier this morning, a table of 10 members of the corrections officers union stood up and walked out on Sheriff Guy Glodis as he presented a scholarship award. The most public display … Continue reading
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Will pools be THE issue?
Every municipal election season is eventually dominated by some issue that, by way of some alchemy, becomes what pols latch onto as their driving force. This year, “the budget” is clearly the main focus of the campaign, but as an … Continue reading
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Rule change on City Council?
Could a major rule change be coming to City Council? If Councilor Bill Eddy has his way, it will. Eddy expressed outrage on Tuesday night over what he said was the overuse of the ‘holding under personal privilege’ rule, calling … Continue reading
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Out of the running
With speculation running rampant in the days immediately after Senator Ted Kennedy’s death, some pols caught up in the rumor mill are just certain no runs. Take Congressman Jim McGovern, mentioned in various media outlets as a potential candidate for … Continue reading
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City Council Liveblog 9/1/09
6:58: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to our regularly scheduled City Council meetings! This week, and every week for the foreseeable future! We’ll be liveblogging a lively meeting in a bit, stay tuned here for all the fun! (And, we … Continue reading
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Pools advocates cry foul on City Manager
Today, City Manager Michael O’Brien is unveiling a plan to build a brand new pool facility at Crompton Park, part of what he calls a master plan to restore pools and swimming city wide. But pool advocates are crying foul … Continue reading
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Tim Murray is Governor
…at least for a day or two. With “real” Governor Deval Patrick in the hospital for long-planned hip surgery, former Worcester Mayor and Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray has the reins to the state. No word on if he’ll declare Worcester … Continue reading
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