Monthly Archives: March 2011
Worcester day on the Callie Crossley show
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin WGBH radio program The Callie Crossley Show had a Worcester focus yesterday as one 35 minute segment focused on efforts by the Chandler Street Business Association and a 13 minute interview with Ravi Perry highlighted the … Continue reading
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The lobbyist in the back
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin From today’s T&G coverage of last night’s meeting, and Mike Germain’s decision to hold a vote on proposed amendments to the city’s tobacco ordinance: District 2 Councilor Philip P. Palmieri, chairman of the council’s Public Health … Continue reading
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City council live blog 3/29/11 — the “I saw the sign” edition
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Agenda. Cover It Live. Sign ordinance. See you at 7:00. 7:16: Toomey recognizes Tim Collins, a Worcester Voke graduate who made the opening day roster of the Kansas City Royals this week. 7:19: Laurie Ross of … Continue reading
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A small dose of the Worcester health care plan
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Last week City Manager Michael O’Brien announced that he could stave off 131 layoffs with the creation of a local health care plan that would act similarly to the GIC and the subsequent movement of the … Continue reading
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Second federal court case filed against Rojas
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin With one day left before the expiration of a three year filing deadline, attorneys Hector Pineiro and Robert Beadel have submitted a civil lawsuit in federal court on behalf of Dana Sneade, Elijah Williamson and Sharde … Continue reading
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Online Exclusives
Posted by Brittany Durgin Ukulele Thursday – Watch a multimedia piece of photos and audio recorded at the March edition of Ukulele Thursday at Beatnik’s on Park Ave. Included is an audio interview with organizer and host Rich Leufstedt. Entertainment … Continue reading
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Take the city’s litter survey
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Have you ever wanted to tell city officials whether or not you think Worcester is a clean city? How about if Worcester has a graffiti problem? What’s your take on stickers on light poles? Have you … Continue reading
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Trotto out of district 2 race
Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Just two weeks after pulling signature papers from City Hall, Marc Trotto called today and said he will not make another run for the district 2 city council seat. He alluded to family commitments and “skeletons … Continue reading
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