Monthly Archives: March 2012

Chief Gemme Should Resign or Be Removed

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jim Kersten

The true heroes of our society are the public safety officers who risk their well being to provide us a safer community. Under Chief Gary Gemme’s leadership, the Department has successfully implemented the Community Policing Model, created the Community Impact … Continue reading →

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Roller Derby vs. the Cops

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Mike Benedetti

Worcesterrollerderby: I think Messy, Fox, and Paddy would describe it as the best part of their day– maybe even their life. A Worcester cop jumped into our path and yelled, “Come on, hit me! Hit me!” And they did. All … Continue reading →

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Worcester Beard Summit: Sunshine Week Edition

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Mike Benedetti

All four of the men presenting Sunshine Week petitions at last night’s Worcester City Council are bearded. Mike Benedetti Joe Scully Chris Robarge Jeremy Shulkin The Sunshine Week petitions were sent to the Rules Committee, chaired by George Russell, the … Continue reading →

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Worcester Sunshine Week Panel Discussion

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mike Benedetti

Here’s the rough cut of a panel discussion airing on WCCA TV13 this week about Sunshine Week and government transparency. The panelists are Mike Benedetti, Thomas Caywood, Jeremy Shulkin, Kevin Ksen, and Mauro DePasquale. Mentioned: Bootleg 2008 Worcester City Council … Continue reading →

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Consignment Store: Trunk & Disorderly

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mike Benedetti

The Worcester consignment store Trunk & Disorderly (formerly at the FYC location at 420 Pleasant St) had a grand opening this weekend at their new 120 Main St location (formerly Dr. Gonzo’s). This is a straight-up consignment store: bring by … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Week: T&G Looks at Police Logs

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Mike Benedetti

To kick off Sunshine Week in Worcester, the T&G today published the results of their attempts to look at various area police logs: The law is clear: Police departments must keep and update a daily log of their activities, reported … Continue reading →

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Next week is Sunshine Week

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Mike Benedetti

“If the broad light of day could be let in upon men’s actions, it would purify them as the sun disinfects.” –Justice Louis Brandeis March 11-17 is Sunshine Week, “a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of … Continue reading →

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Worcester crime maps

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Mike Benedetti

WPD: The Worcester Police Department is pleased to announce that citizens can now gain access to neighborhood level crime incident data in near real time. The service also allows people to anonymously provide tips to the department. Link to mapping … Continue reading →

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Summer Movies on the Common Return June 21

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Mike Benedetti

Pretty cool: The Parks and Recreation Commission last night unanimously voted to allow Worcester Film Works to turn the Common into an outdoor movie theater for three dates this summer — June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16. The free … Continue reading →

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Opera at Ralph’s, March 11

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Mike Benedetti

Clark alum Tara Alcorn has put together an evening of opera 8pm, March 11, at Ralph’s Rock Diner (148 Grove St, Worcester MA). $5 cover. This event is so closely callibrated to the “wrcstr editorial team” demographic it’s scary.

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