Cubs Designate Tim Collins for Assignment; Promote Touted Prospect
Lefty Tim Collins — a Worcester Tech graduate — was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs in favor of pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Collins will likely head back to the Cubs’ Triple-A team in Iowa. In a few stints in the majors this season, Collins has thrown 7 2/3 innings with a 3.52 era — giving up three earned runs on nine hits with three walks and four strikeouts. His most recent stint, Collins pitched three innings giving up one run.
Erika Murray Decision to Come Down this Morning from Superior Court
According to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office, a decision will be rendered in the Erika Murray case today at 11 AM in Courtroom 20 at the Worcester courthouse.
Murray is guilty of second degree murder, battery on a child, reckless endangerment and animal cruelty. She has requested a bench decision rather than a jury decision.
In 2014, Murray was arrested and later charged with second degree murder when police found the bodies of three infants in her home.
Leominster Attorney Nominated for Fitchburg District Court Associate Justice
On Wednesday, Governor Charlie Baker nominated Attorney Patrick J. Malone of Leominster to the position of Associate Justice of the Fitchburg District Court.
Attorney Malone has 24 years of legal experience in the public and private sectors.
“Attorney Malone’s valuable experience as Clerk Magistrate of this Court has well prepared him for the position of Associate Justice,” said Governor Baker. “I am pleased to submit his name to the Governor’s Council for their advice and consent.”
“Attorney Malone has developed important skills in a variety of legal fields over the course of his 24 year career that will serve the Court well,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “I am confident that Attorney Malone will serve all parties before him with fairness, if confirmed.”
Quinn’s Blue Plate Holds Groundbreaking
Earlier this week, Tim Quinn, owner of Quinn’s Irish Pub on West Boylston St. in Worcester, broke ground on his newest venture — Quinn’s Blue Plate — at the former location of the Blue Plate at 661 Main St. in Holden.
The Blue Plate building was recently demolished to make room for Quinn’s new 4,000 sq. foot, 100-seat restaurant that is expected to open by the end of summer 2020. Quinn purchased the property last year.
Quinn, along with Funky Murphy’s owners Cal Dolan and Dessie McKane, opened up Quinn’s Irish Pub in 2016.
Opening of 2019 Out to Lunch Festival Postponed Due to Rain
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