While I did not write the print headline that used incorrect pronouns for
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, it was for an article under my name and it fell below the standards for accuracy I set for myself in covering a diverse community. I echo our regret and frustration
More to come, but state Senate Robyn Kennedy candidate confirmed that Deval Patrick and Tim Murray, the former Gov and LG, will be fundraising in support of her campaign against Mayor Joe Petty to fill Harriette Chandler seat
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At Polar Park and for a Ballpark Commission meeting and the lady at the front of the ballpark informed me that the meeting is not open to the public. The Ballpark Commission is listed as a public meeting. But it seems I have teams access
On Worcester City Council agenda: affordable housing trust fund screening process, accessory dwelling units, pregnancy service centers, body-worn camera footage access, Advisory Committee(s) for Black and LGBTQ+ Affairs, and more:
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Happening now Ed Marker and Jim McGovern announce funding to build the Worcester Regional Food Hub’s new headquarters. Market says money from the infrastructure bill will also fund advancing the East-West rail initiative
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Story updated after a I talked to
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on receiving support from Patrick and Murray. She also said that she feels her campaign is picking up momentum
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Our story on last week’s outcry after a former city councilor and a current police sgt. shared a minor’s information based on a false claim she was related to a man who killed a cop in 2016
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State Sen. President emerita Harriette Chandler, who has served as a legislator since 1995, will hold a press conference tomorrow at 9:45 a.m. in Worcester City Hall "regarding the future of her career in public service."
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The Zoning Board has unanimously approved zoning permits for the proposed family shelter at Zion Lutheran Church. The shelter was met with support and opposition at Monday's meeting, and ended on a chaotic note with some commenters saying it was rubber stamped
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At Polar Park and for a Ballpark Commission meeting and the lady at the front of the ballpark informed me that the meeting is not open to the public. The Ballpark Commission is listed as a public meeting. But it seems I have teams access
In a 6-3 vote Jermaine Johnson is vice chair of the School Committee for a second term. Maureen Binienda received votes from Kathleen Roy and Dianna Biancheria
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For any new followers these past three weeks, my main beat is usually Worcester City Hall. In a half hour, a packed City Council meeting will start. Here are a few of the many items on the agenda
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Breaking: Mayor Joe Petty has declared victory. He has won a historic seventh term. He beats Councilor-at-large Khrystian King, who will serve as vice chair this term.
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Pastor for the Unitarian Universalist Church said there has been a history of churches serving as shelters and he claims there is no shame in providing shelter. He disputes worries about property values
Two weeks ago, city councilors said they feared whether the redesign of a portion of Mill St. was dangerous. Interim Chief Saucier writes that there have not been more crashes and he expects fewer to come.
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Full house at today's Zoning Board of Appeals meeting where zoning permits for a family homeless shelter at Zion Lutheran Church are on the agenda.
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Worcester Community Housing Resources has finalized its purchase of the Quality Inn at 50 Oriol Drive. They plan to convert the hotel to 90 units of housing meant for the homeless
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Police are still on scene, but beginning to leave Clark University’s athletic center. Reports of two stabbing victims and a suspect in custody. None are affiliated with the University
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One speaker said he experienced homelessness as a child. He said the city has been hostile to helping the homeless, and said the city's lack of funding is the real problem. He speaks in support of the shelter.
After over an hour of discussion Mayor Petty has held Councilor Nguyen's item requesting an update on their CPC ordinance. The city manager and solicitor voiced great legal concerns during a span of time that ranged from heated to meandering
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Story is updated to reflect that a petition submitted requesting a hearing was rejected by the Law Department Friday, writing that the City Council is restricted from matters of appointing and removing employees. Petitioner Doug Arbetter disagrees.
Haxhiaj is asking if the council is allergic to having public discussions. She said all King is asking is to send this to committee. Also references Nguyen's CPC ordinances
A city spokesperson has said this should be open to the public but Polar Park security has informed staff the meeting is not open. A higher up may be coming soon
A reoriented video of the reaction to the moment Worcester native Stephen Nedoroscik clinched bronze in men’s pommel horse at his old gym in Sterling
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Me: being a local reporter can be like playing a fromsoftware game where you sometimes see pieces of inscrutable years old lore you have to watch a 50 minute video to get and then —
Date: I need to go the bathroom for a few hours
U.S. Rep Jim McGovern of Worcester says he has been re-elected to a 14th term. He is up against Shrewsbury businessman Jeffrey Sossa-Paquette. No word for Sossa-Paquette yet.
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A woman in Worcester, Massachusetts, says she was told she was healthy. Weeks later, she was rushed to a hospital with an ectopic pregnancy, a lawsuit says.
Let the records show I was wrong about this and we have at least one more week of this discussion. I'm cancelling my freelance psychic business as well
While it does not appear to be as tied to a major inciting incident as the George Floyd killing, Worcester PD is currently under a pattern of practice investigation by the DOJ. This one took two years for reference to Worcester people
BREAKING: Minneapolis police officers have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discrimination against Black and Native American people, the Justice Department finds following an investigation prompted by the killing of George Floyd.
Colorio’s response. Contrary to what people think we did email her on two accounts and left a voicemail to discuss some of the earlier drama before the mailer. Notably doesn’t mention the criticism of her on LGBTQ issues
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Worcester City Councilor and Vice-Chair Donna Colorio responds to the independent mailer calling her extreme and telling voters that if Petty is elected Senator she will become Mayor.
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Another story from City Council. The city admin recommended against opting into Paid Family Medical Leave for it’s employees and CM Batista says they will soon come out with an alternative package
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Tonight may be a very charged night at City Council. I may advise that 8-year-old Ciara Barber, who has a mission of traveling to every town hall in the Commonwealth, will be in attendance tonight.
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Haxhiaj: Positive and thoughtful campaign. D5 deserves better than toxic tone of election. Rise above harassment and lies. Set good example for kids. D5 deserves councilor who brings out the best in all of us.
A longtime skeptic of Polar Park’s financial prospects co-wrote a report scrutinizing it’s financial model and found the ballpark’s future revenue wanting to say the least. The city said the study has outdated info. Judge for yourself
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Robyn Kennedy will be making an announcement at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Elm Park regarding Harriette Chandler's Senate seat. Kennedy has already filed with the OCPF to form a committe for Chandler's seat
With some modifications, especially related to a recommendation against the draft policy’s owner occupancy rule, the Planning Board unanimously and strongly backed the city administration’s Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance that allows by-right
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At city hall for the City Council meeting. Seems like quite a few police officers are present. Council is scheduled to go into executive session with the patrolmen's union tonight
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Hampton-Dance was in good spirits, said she was proud of her campaign as a first-timer and promised to run for office in the future in some capacity.
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At Central District Court right now with
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and
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awaiting the arraignment of Karel Mangual in connection with the fatal double shooting of Chasity Nunez and her 11-year-old daughter Zella
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Happy Election Day Worcester. I’ll be reporting results from District 2 in the race between Candy Mero-Carlson and Johanna Hampton-Dance. I wrote profiles on both
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For the morning crowd: our story on the landlord of the 267 Mill Street building taking her tenants to court Monday to get them to come to the building to remove their belongings. The case was postponed by the judge who wanted an inspector present
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There is a lot on the table for Tuesday's City Council meeting. I selected three topics worth paying attention to, along with
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's story on the stretch code.
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I have confirmed that Stop & Shop has reached out to schedule a meeting with the city over the closing of the Lincoln Plaza location. Also, an update on the road safety items on Tuesday's agenda.
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I know this is a bit of an older conversation but to be clear Binienda’s order on administrative salaries was put on a school committee agenda and voted down in open session. I think Hank mixed that a bit with the other matters
I'm heading to Florida for my other sister's high school graduation so I will be off until Tuesday so reach out to the Telegram editors for any news in the meantime
City Council is about to start. Vice chair King is presiding over the Chamber. A few councilors do not appear to be present in the chamber. Pacillo is remote.
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However, it has been documented that Worcester's housing stock is becoming more expensive for the average renter and there are concerns about production not meeting the demand.