Jumping the gun?

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 for the investigation in October of 2009 and that in “communications with the Attorney General’s Office it has been the position of the police department that the overtime abuse matter was satisfactorily resolved through administrative action.”

The timing on this seems odd. Are they revving up their PR machine because they know something’s coming?

Update: The Attorney General’s office has concluded an investigation into the misuse of overtime payment, but the results of the probe will be held until after Tuesday’s election.

The full release after the jump.

Aditya Tibrewal & Elizabeth Todd v. City of Worcester and The Worcester Historical Commission

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 Aditya Tibrewal and Elizabeth Todd, the homeowners of One Montvale Rd. Worcester Mag has obtained a copy; here’s a run-down:

FY 2011 Budget

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 at Worcester Mag, so here’s the FY2011 budget in its entirety, provided without comment (for now).

One thing to note right away though is that the projected city deficit for FY 2011 is at $13.3 million.

We’ll be back with more analysis.