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Gov. Healey presses utilities to send $1.5B transmission refunds now
A federal ruling cut New England transmission profits and ordered about $1.5 billion in refunds. Healey wants the utilities to explain by Oct. 27 when customers get paid.
Worcester fall leaf collection starts Nov. 2
Worcester leaf pickup starts Nov. 2. Find your expected collection week by trash day, plus parking ban rules and yard waste drop-off hours.
Auburn traffic stop leads to arrest of Leicester man wanted on parole warrant
A speeding Acura on Southbridge Street led Auburn police to a man wanted by the Massachusetts Parole Board and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Latest Columns
I’ve operated both alcohol and cannabis businesses. Here’s which is more heavily regulated.
Business owner of both liquor stores and cannabis businesses discusses the difference in regulation of the two industries.Â
Worcester City Manager’s Homeless Strategy: Lock ‘Em Up
The Batista administration's proposed camping ban defies research and will lead to more arrests of the homeless population.
The Police Reform Plan Worcester Government Refuses to Produce
As the city council majority continues to run from police reform, I produced the reform plan they should have. It wasn't hard. I just tried.
If We Want Better Local Government, Let’s Change the Election Calendar
Considerable research shows that moving a municipal election to align with any federal election typically doubles voter participation
Not A Seat At The Table
On election day city and county officials met to discuss important issues. Who wasn't at the table tells the story.
The This Week in Worcester Podcast
LIVE Video every Sunday at 8:30 PM
Available on Multiple Podcast Platforms
Available on Multiple Podcast Platforms
The most recent episode covers the circus of the specialized stretch code (building code) returned to the city council on Tuesday, April 28. There were confrontations, accusations, and more drama. See all the good clips here.Â
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State to cover half the cost for Massachusetts businesses weighing employee ownership
A new MassCEO program pays half of feasibility, valuation and legal costs for businesses exploring ESOPs or worker co-ops, up to $25,000.
Healey declares energy emergency, opens heating aid to middle-income oil customers
Massachusetts households that heat with oil and earn up to $171,749 for a family of four can get up to $680 this winter. See who qualifies.
New Poll Finds Voter Support for Auditing the Legislature Holding Steady
All of the headlines and handwringing over the past two years have not moved the needle among voters, not even by a single point.
Mass. AG Releases Report of Abuse in Worcester Diocese
A state investigation found 90 clergy abused 216 children in the Worcester Diocese and names it the only Massachusetts diocese still withholding a public list of accused abusers.
POST Commission Clarifies Role, Importance of Local Police Oversight
Three Worcester City Councilors argue that the Massachusetts POST Commission meets the needs of local oversight. POST has a different view.
Union Leader Threatened Police Chief if Councilor Not Charged
EXCLUSIVE: A police union leader threatened to end support for the Worcester Police Chief if a City Councilor wasn't charged.
