Monthly Archives: August 2010
Online only
Posted by Brittany Durgin Here’s the latest in online exclusive content on worcestermag.com: Breathe…. ahhhhh…..: Worcesterites seek peace through mediation. Read this weeks Young Guns story on the practice happening in Worcester and the Worcester Zen Society’s involvement here. Hear … Continue reading
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Pit bull public forum and city council live blog: 8/10/10
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Let’s run-down all the excitement on the agenda tonight: -Public forum on the proposed pit bull ordinance -The city put out a bid for someone to construct a new animal shelter (item 10.39B) -A final vote … Continue reading
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City bids for new animal shelter
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin It looks like the city has taken seriously the Worcester Animal Rescue League’s threat to not accept any dogs from Worcester if the draft pit bull ordinance passes, but instead of caving to the pressure the … Continue reading
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For anyone who’s ever wanted to make a drinking game for city council meetings
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Often times when I’m liveblogging city council meetings, there will be some comments or mini-discussions about creating a corresponding drinking game. If we can learn anything from our neighbor to the north, however, it’s that those … Continue reading
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The creepiest Sno Cone
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin When talking to law makers about what exactly was in the Criminal Justice Reform bill (as we wrote about this week) that passed last week, Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury) mentioned one particular part of the bill … Continue reading
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City changing course on liveries? (Updated)
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin While there has been little public comment recently on the taxis vs. liveries debate, it’s come to Worcester Mag‘s attention that in the past month a lot has been happening behind the scenes. According to a … Continue reading
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Absolutely!
Posted by Brittany Durgin The results for our poll on eateries health scores, and whether or not they should be posted in the establishments are as follows: Should restaurants be required to post health inspection grades? Absolutely! 68% Only if … Continue reading
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Keeping it fresh
Posted by Brittany Durgin We know, it’s not Thursday. A few new features went up on worcestermag.com yesterday and today. Check these out… Tell us! – We’ve compiled the past years gig posters that have been submitted to Worcester Mag, … Continue reading
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