Worcester Mayor Joe Petty talks about keeping the WRTA Fare Free. Mayor says he has supported Fare Free from the beginning but that what is upsetting is that “It has never really been advertised.
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Worcester Mayor Joe Petty talks about keeping the WRTA Fare Free. Mayor says he has supported Fare Free from the beginning but that what is upsetting is that “It has never really been advertised. It has never really been pushed.” That the analysis that was to have been gathered over the last two years needs to be done. (Take our poll at www.radioworcester.com on if you support fare free.) That more needs to be invested in public transportation. The Mayor talks about the swearing in of City Manager Eric Batista, his contract and in-law apartments.
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The 6th Worcester Black Tie Gala for The Odd Fellows Home
We are very excited to announce to you the date and details for our upcoming The 6th Worcester Black Tie Gala. The exciting and much anticipated event will take place on April 15, 2023 at the Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. The evening will begin with a 6:30 pm social hour, wine tasting, and a silent auction, followed by dinner and dancing. The Odd Fellows Home is honored to announce that Dr. Charles Steinberg, President, Worcester Red Sox is the recipient of the Odd Fellows Home Salute to Achievement Award for his service, support and professionalism throughout the Worcester community, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Fred Taylor, President Worcester Chapter NAACP, spoke with us after the release of the Tyre Nichols video.
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Worcester City Manager Eric Batista talks about the development around Polar Park and explains how the city is paying for the project.
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