Monthly Archives: January 2010

Posted by Tim O’Keefe Posted by “Nicole” on nicolecommawoo.wordpress.com WGBH’s new radio program with Emily Rooney debuted with a lot of big-name guests (Deval Patrick and Donald Carcieri, Red Sox President/CEO Larry Lucchino) and a relatively lousy theme song.  I don’t watch Emily … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin We just received this press release from the WPD regarding a November 2008 investigation by Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office into inappropriate use of overtime compensation. The press release says that a grand jury heard evidence … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin We knew it was coming, and now it’s official: At 9:00 am today (Wednesday) attorney Burton Chandler of Chandler and Seder filed a lawsuit against the city of Worcester and the Historical Commission on behalf of … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin City Manager Mike O’Brien’s 2011 budget popped up on the city council agenda last night, but was sent to the Finance Committee before it was brought up for comment on the floor. It’s deadline day here … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Something notable on the agenda tonight is Councilor Konnie Lukes requested a report on drug overdose and arrest statistics for the city over the past ten years. I hoped to find agenda items that fell into … Continue reading →

Sources tell us that former President Bill Clinton is coming to WPI’s Alden Hall on Friday at 4:30 p.m. to campaign for Senate candidate Martha Coakley. “It’s more than a rumor,” one source says. “It’s happening.”

At 1 p.m. today, Worcester Police detectives arrested Carlos R. Garcia on outstanding warrants for the armed robbery and slashing of a store clerk. On Jan. 6, Worcester Police responded to the Mega Discount Store at 731 Main St. for … Continue reading →

Posted by Tim O’Keefe Posted by “4RILLA” on 4rilla.blogspot.com The above picture is from NYE on Y2K. I rang in the 2000′s rather nondescriptly with a smallish group of friends dancing at The Living Room in Providence. I think if … Continue reading →