Worcester City Council Has 6 New Faces as Mayor Petty Begins 8th Term
By-Hank Stolz
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Worcester, MA-
FAQ’S
How many new councilors are on the Worcester City Council?
Worcester’s eleven-member city council includes six new faces, marking a major shift in membership.
What did Mayor Joe Petty say about TIF agreements?
Mayor Petty defended TIFs as necessary partnerships that help make development financially viable, especially given current construction costs and the need for affordable housing.
What happened with the Menkiti Group’s TIF request?
Mayor Petty said the Menkiti Group’s TIF request was sent to a committee for further review after discussion and scrutiny at the council meeting.
What is the concern about speed humps in Worcester?
Mayor Petty agreed with Councilor Gary Rosen that speed humps need more consistent signage, while maintaining they are an important safety tool to combat speeding and red-light running.
Dr. Brittany Boisvert Explains How Young Athletes Can Prevent Sports Injuries
Saint Vincent Hospital orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brittany Boisvert joins Hank Stolz to discuss preventing injuries in young athletes through appropriate rest, varied activities, ACL prevention exercises, hydration and nutrition.
Dustin Ybarra Talks Fast Food, Sobriety and Bringing His Comedy to Worcester
Comedian and actor Dustin Ybarra joins Hank Stolz to talk about sobriety, fast food, filming in Montreal and his September 10 performance at the BrickBox Theater in Worcester.
Why Primary Voters Don’t Represent the Broader Electorate
Clark University Professor Robert Boatright joins Radio Worcester to explain why primary voters tend to be older, wealthier and more ideological than the broader electorate—and why common election reforms have done little to close the gap.
Mary Keefe–Ron Waddell Worcester Debate
Watch the 15th Worcester District Democratic primary debate between incumbent State Rep. Mary Keefe and challenger Ron Waddell, presented by Radio Worcester.
Hike Worcester Week Invites Residents to Explore the City’s Trails
Greater Worcester Land Trust Executive Director Colin Novick shares stories from Japan’s Northern Alps and previews Hike Worcester Week, running September 11–20.
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