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 longed to say what age range you fall into?

The city has put a litter survey on their website, encouraging residents (and those who do business in Worcester) to share their thoughts on trash and graffiti. It’ll will be up until later this month.

According to the city, a postcard version of this survey went around too for folks who don’t use the computer.

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 in [his] closet” that he’s acknowledged, but doesn’t want to fend off if the campaign were to get dirty. He attempted a run in 2009 for the same seat but withdrew after gathering enough signatures to make the ballot.

Trotto has also heard the same rumors we’ve been hearing about another potential d2 challenger, who may not have run if there were another candidate in the race.

Rick Rushton, personal tour guide (updated)

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin

This article has probably been making the rounds via email and Twitter this morning, but it’s worth a link on our blog.

Back in February Globe columnist Brian McGrory, in the midst of a column-length dig at the MBTA and their timeliness problems, got in a shot at Worcester — something about wondering why anyone would be in a rush to come here. I’d give you the exact quote, but I was stopped by the paper’s paywall.