Are there fish burps in your future?
If you’re a movie buff, you probably remember the famous scene in “The Graduate” when young Benjamin, played by Dustin Hoffman, gets some unexpected advice from an older guest at a family wedding: “I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Are you listening? Plastics.”
WBDC spells success
Worcester has had its ups and downs over the years, but the most enduring success story in the last four decades has been the Worcester Business Development Corporation. Founded in 1965 by a group of enlightened business and community leaders, with the enthusiastic support of municipal government, the nonprofit organization has steadfastly pursued its mission [...]
Tea party a way to send message
Fifty-eight million people did not vote for the messiah. I believe it is time for 58 million to take part in the peaceful tea parties and tell our elected officials that it’s time to stop this madness of higher taxes and taking over our banks, car companies and whatever else they can get their hands [...]
CORI ordinance would be beneficial
An editorial was published (“CORI check,” Telegram & Gazette, May 7) opposing a Fair CORI Practice Ordinance, which is now before the Worcester City Council. The editorial claimed it would take up additional time by city employees and would drive up costs for the city. Due to the recent economic downturn, it’s understandable that one [...]
Drivers ignoring laws regarding buses
I just wanted to write something that hopefully the city or someone would see.
Local labor snubbed in no-bid contract
It is with deep dismay and disappointment that I learned of Crowne Plaza Hotel’s recent efforts to rebuff local building trades professionals by awarding a no-bid contract to workers from Maryland and Virginia for their expansion project.
No equity for state taxpayers
For the past 12 years, I have been driving to work in Cambridge, exiting either at Newton or the Allston-Brighton exit. During this time, Massachusetts Turnpike drivers have been asked to unfairly bear the burden of other transit costs, most notably the Big Dig. We drivers have been slapped with increasing tolls to cover these [...]
Attitude on pay disappointing
What is wrong with these men and women who are supposed to protect and serve the community, as well as set a positive example for our youth? This city is suffering from a worn economy like the rest of the world and needs our leaders to show that with a little sacrifice, we can survive [...]
Teacher’s Gold Stars were for the fallen
On Memorial Day I remembered those who gave their lives that this country would remain free, too many of whom I had called friends. I especially remember my geometry teacher at North High School. I don’t know if Mr. Cashman ever wore a military uniform, but I do know he had a collection of Gold [...]
Promising 15-year-old
A report issued by the Massachusetts Institution for a New Commonwealth – MassINC – on the 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Act has found what one might expect of any 15-year-old: remarkable progress in some areas, but improvements needed, including key ones that no amount of money can buy.
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