Monthly Archives: November 2010

Jeff Barnard, 1948-2010

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Jeff Barnard, one of the city’s most prolific and popular bloggers, passed away yesterday after being diagnosed with melanoma earlier this year. In his introductory blog post on wormtowntaxi.com back in May of 2007, he wrote about how his most recent … Continue reading

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The Holy Cross Community Compact

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Last night at city council City Manager Michael O’Brien and Holy Cross president Father McFarland presented their recently agreed upon Community Pact, a four page document that show a “renewed, shared focus on improving the safety … Continue reading

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Exclusively online

Posted by Brittany Durgin Get your fill of Worcester Mag before having to loosen your belt from turkey tomorrow! WooDaddy? – Find out about Moynihan’s recent venture WooDaddy Waffles! Who knew coleslaw or hummus could be incorporated into a Sunday … Continue reading

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City council live blog — 11/23/10

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Agenda. Cover It Live. The tax rate debate starts tonight. All the reason you need to tune in via Cover It Live or on TV. (Or just read about it here tomorrow.) See you at 7:00. … Continue reading

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CSX’s Environmental Notification Form now online, ready for public comment

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin CSX’s Environmental Notification Form, which details their proposed freight yard expansion in Worcester, has been submitted to the state’s Executive Office of Environmental and Energy Affairs. The EOEEA will look at their report and decide if … Continue reading

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Another one in for November (2011)

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Following Konnie Lukes’ sort-of-maybe-kind-of-hint last month that she’s interested in running for mayor again, another challenger has come forward, this time aiming for Joff Smith’s district 1 council seat.

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Sanford Airport to forego TSA screeners

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Ah, the pesky TSA. First they say those full body scanners won’t actually create images that are too realistic, then it turns out it’s like Adult Friend Finder on there. Then they say those full body … Continue reading

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Worcesterite leads revolt against MassGOP chair

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Former city council candidate William McCarthy is all over Boston news today because last night he publicly called for MassGOP chairwoman Jennifer Nassour to step down. Based on reports in the Globe and the Herald, McCarthy … Continue reading

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