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2021 News

  • 2021 News,In the News

    Near Universal Support For Free WRTA Buses Ahead Of Key Decision

    WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) board this week will discuss whether to keep bus fares free — a policy that has almost universal support from elected officials in Worcester.

    November 16, 2021
  • 2021 News,In the News

    ‘Buffering’: Worcester residents slam Spectrum for internet outages, price increases and poor customer service

    The residents of Worcester were loud and clear Monday night: they are tired of Charter Communication’s Spectrum being the only internet and cable option in the city and they want something cheaper and more reliable.

    November 9, 2021
  • 2021 News,In the News

    Taxes on the agenda as Worcester mayoral candidates debate ahead of Tuesday’s election

    WORCESTER — When the City Council sets the tax rates every year, councilors often lament that the issue of whether the city should keep its dual tax rate for residents and businesses or move toward a single rate is used as a political weapon during election season.

    October 27, 2021
  • 2021 News,In the News

    Tonight: Candidates for Worcester mayor in debate at Mechanics Hall

    The fourth and final debate at Mechanics Hall will be held Wednesday evening as candidates make a final push before the muncipal election on Tuesday.

    October 27, 2021
  • 2021 News,In the News

    Police, taxes, neighborhoods: Candidates for district city councilor have their say

    WORCESTER - The candidates for three contested district seats on the City Council faced a variety of questions about police funding, taxes, traffic and Duffy Field during a debate at Mechanics Hall Monday night.

    October 25, 2021
  • 2021 News,In the News

    Mayoral hopefuls and council district candidates set to square off in debates at Mechanics Hall this week

    WORCESTER — Two more debates will be held at Mechanics Hall this week as candidates make the final push before the Nov. 2 municipal election.

    October 24, 2021
  • 2021 News,In the News

    School Committee candidates take up many topics at debate: new superintendent, sex ed., buses

    WORCESTER — The candidates in this fall’s citSchool Committee race squared off Wednesday night in a debate that often found them on common ground on the most pressing district issues.

    October 13, 2021
  • 2021 News,In the News

    Worcester Regional Research Bureau releases ‘Questions for the Candidates’ report ahead of City Council and School Committee debates

    The last day to register to vote in Worcester’s 2021 municipal election is Wednesday, Oct. 13.

    October 12, 2021
  • 2021 News,In the News

    Hank Stolz / Talk of the Commonwealth on Debates & Questions for the Candidates

    An interview with Executive Director and CEO on the Debates and WRRB report Questions for the Candidates.

    October 11, 2021
  • 2021 News,In the News

    Candidates for at-large city councilor debate at Mechanics Hall in Worcester

    WORCESTER — Candidates for the six at-large City Council seats in November let voters know Wednesday where they stood on everything from perennial Worcester issues to the impact of, and recovery from, the COVID-19 pandemic.

    October 6, 2021
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