Monthly Archives: October 2009

7:11 p.m.: We’re all here, now let’s get started. 7:13: Mayor Lukes awards soccer players of Worcester’s World Cup with plaques and invites each to shake the hands of each council member. This meeting is starting off pleasant with plenty … Continue reading →

SEIU Local 615, the janitors’ union, is promising to have a “presence” at Wednesday’s at-large council debate at 90 Front St. to protest what they say is candidate Steve Buchalter’s reneging on a pledge to meet with them more than … Continue reading →

Tuesday’s news of the sale of the Worcester Tornadoes to a Maryland-based owner prompted speculation that the Ripken Baseball Group — founded by former Oriole great Cal Ripken — was the buyer. Not so, said Ripken Group spokesman John Maroon. … Continue reading →

5:55 p.m.: Candidate O’Brien fiercely hands out packets summarizing his economic plan for Worcester while Toomey, Tsitsilianos, and Lukes sit at the front of the room awaiting what is said to be a prompt 6:00 start to the debate. 6:05 … Continue reading →

Posted by “Jeff Barnard” on wormtowntaxi.com There’s a Konnie Lukes story by Nick K in the paper today, and an article about the District Four Debate that took place on the radio three days ago. Truly boring stuff, to be … Continue reading →

The Good Sheriff Guy Glodis is widely expected to make a statewide run – probably for auditor – next year, though he hasn’t declared yet. But that’s not stopping him from hitting the campaign trail. Earlier this week, Glodis took … Continue reading →