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Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats.  About Khrystian: Why I'm Running for Mayor  I'm a social worker of almost 30 years, City Councilor, and proud Girl Dad. I've dedicated my life to public service and mentoring young people throughout Worcester.  On the City Council, I led the fight for safe schools with the necessary resources, and successfully brought sports back to middle schools. I fought against increasing residential property taxes, and advocated for a transparent and accountable Government, especially when it came to taxpayers' hard earned dollars.  The same old leadership is failing. Housing prices are skyrocketing, crime and mental health are major problems, and there is too much focus on downtown and not enough on the local economic hubs in neighborhoods across the city. I'm running for Mayor so that you and I can write the next chapter in Worcester's history and build a City that is safe, sustainable, and affordable. I humbly ask for your vote on November 7th.    Khrystian has been an advocate for Worcester's children, youth and families his entire life -  beginning as a student leader of an anti-drug program at Holy Name. After losing three friends to gun violence, Khrystian has dedicated his career to helping local families rise beyond poverty and violence - from his work in child protection to his nearly 20 years leading the Crompton Park Summer Basketball program.A first generation American, Khrystian graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Sociology and Psychology, and went on to receive a Masters Degree in Social Work from Simmons College and a Public Management & Leadership Certificate from the Sawyer Business School at Suffolk University --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats.  About Maydee: I am a Worcester homeowner, mother and grandmother, with proud roots as an Afro-Latina from Puerto Rico. I have worked for over 30 years on the front lines of service as director of housing at Friendly House, as a health outreach worker, coordinator of a high school graduation project, director of emergency services at Catholic Charities, and now director of the Resiliency Center at Worcester Community Action Council.My career is focused on helping people succeed through education and work. Our community is stronger because of the compassion and respect shown to the most vulnerable among us -- newcomers, working families, youth of color, low-income elders, and those who live on the margins of society. I will bring these same values and priorities to the Worcester City Council. Maydee Morales -- a proven leader who understands the community, fosters partnerships, and exercises fiscal responsibility --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats.  About Tracy: Tracy O'Connell Novick is the mother of three children, two Worcester Public Schools alums, one a rising Burncoat High senior; a former Massachusetts public school teacher; a licensed Massachusetts school business administrator; and a longtime education advocate. Professionally, Tracy is in her seventh year as a field director with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, where she manages social media and focuses on school finance. Tracy is seeking her sixth term on the Worcester School Committee.  During her time on the Worcester School Committee, Tracy spearheaded the Committee's adoption of in-district transportation;  played an active role in the successful search for a new Worcester Public Schools superintendent; has actively reviewed district policy for overdue updates; and has continued to work to direct dollars to the classroom, successfully proposing FY24 funding be moved for a paraprofessional in every kindergarten classroom and an increase in the per-pupil funding for supplies. This continues Tracy's track record of working to get a nurse into every school, to increase facilities funding, and to boost the time and attention on lunch and recess for students. Tracy has continually also been active both on and off the Committee at the state level in advocacy, particularly in equity in school funding. Her online social media is considered the place to keep up with what is happening in Massachusetts education policy by many. Tracy was tireless as an advocate, as a resource, and as an educator in the passage of the Student Opportunity Act, the decades-overdue overhaul of state education funding now bringing billions in state aid to local school districts, and millions to Worcester. Now greeted by "We know: Burncoat" by those at the state level, Tracy continues to press for a new Burncoat High School. Understanding that new high schools only serve some of our students, Tracy also proposed the successful advocacy for the restoration of MSBA Accelerated Repair funding, which has provided millions of dollars in roofs, windows, doors, and boilers to the Worcester Public Schools. She ceaselessly notes that the Worcester Public Schools need and deserve greater capital funding support. While Tracy left the classroom when she had children, she continues to "presume competence," believing that public goods like education are far too important for anyone to be left out, and applies this to discussions of school finance, accountability, curricular standards, and regulations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Domenica Perrone on her bid for Worcester City Council (10/09/23)

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats.  We sit down with Jennifer Davis Carey to discuss the overall structure of the Worcester School Committee. About Jennifer: Since 2010, Jennifer Davis Carey has served as Executive Director of the Worcester Education Collaborative an independent, non-partisan education advocacy and action organization. She holds master's and doctoral degrees from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a bachelor's degree from Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges. A veteran educator, she served in various positions in the K-12 and higher education sectors. In 1998, she entered state service and held various senior positions including Secretary of Elder Affairs. Deeply engaged in the Worcester community, Dr. Carey serves on a number of boards in the city. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Lesley University and is a Gateway Cities Fellow with MassInc. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

District 5 Worcester City Council Candidate Jose Rivera talks Single-Family Zoning & More Photo: Rick Cinclair/Worcester Telegram

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats.  About Robert: Robert Bilotta, is a lifelong Worcester resident. Disability rights advocate and candidate for District 2 City Council. Robert graduated from North High School in 2004, and Worcester State University in 2010, with a bachelor's degree in Communications and Urban Studies. For the past decade, Robert has worked as a disability advocate and caseworker at Center for Living and Working, and Easter Seals Massachusetts. He's served on two Worcester commissions, the Access Advisory Commission for five years, and currently serves on the Human Right Commission. Robert is dedicated to improving quality of life for Worcester residents and improving equity and inclusion for the disability community.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats.  About Katia: My name is Katia Norford and I'm a proud Dominican living in Worcester District 4 for over 20 years. I am married to Carlos Norford and we are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Gisela and Shadelis. Together, my husband and I own Carlitos Barbershop, located in 925 Main St Worcester for over 18 years. Before I arrived in the United States, I ran my own business, Katia's Salon, in my home country. I started working when I was only 13 years old, and since then, I have been passionate about serving my community. I have an Associate in science in Accounting graduated from Salter College in 2009. I have been a Board Member of the MSBA for 4 and half years, and I am also a Board Member of the MSCDC and the MSNBBA. I am also the club director at my local church. My goal is to help those around me become the best versions of themselves, and I strive to do this through my work. I am passionate about making a difference in my community and inspiring others to achieve their goals. My mission is to be an example of strength, resilience and determination to all those I encounter. I strive to empower others to make positive changes in their lives and to never give up on their dreams. I love to spend time with my family, travel and learn about different culture. Blessings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats. In this episode, we sit down with School Committee Candidate, Nelly Medina. More about Nelly: Nelly Medina is a Worcester resident, professional organizer, and advocacy educator specializing in coalition building who has advocated for education equity, workers' rights, immigrant rights, student empowerment, environmental justice, and the youth justice movements and fought alongside parents and educators for student support, parent resources, and pay equity for educators. Nelly has channeled her lived experience as a Parent activist to fight for equity in educating her young son with special needs. Her experience as a youth in foster care, the impact of aging out of the system with a seventh-grade education, and being involved in juvenile court for truancy, have informed her work. She received the Dr.Rev Martin Luther King Social Justice Award, The Massachusetts Green- Rainbow Award, the Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus Award, The honor of WooTown Hero, and other recognizable honors. Her organizing skills extend beyond the community, and she has worked for elected officials, Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Jim Mcgovern, and State Representative David LeBeouef taught her that elected representatives work for the constituency, not the other way around, and those relationships are vital to assisting stakeholders in passing legislation and policy to improve --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats. In this episode, we sit down with City Councilor Candidate, Feanna Jattan-Singh. More about Feanna: Feanna Jattan-Singh, is originally from North Carolina, with roots from Trinidad and Tobago, India, and Africa. She settled in the north when she attended Johnson & Wales University for International Business. After College, Feanna started a health and beauty business, and moved to MA when she got married. She moved to Worcester with her husband and family back in 2010. Since 2014 she has worked as a Substitute Teacher at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public Elementary School. In 2017, Feanna got her Real Estate License and started her career in helping buyers buy their first home. Since then, she has expanded into helping both buyers, sellers, as well as renters to find housing. Feanna is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Worcester where they do many projects to help the children of Worcester. One of those projects is giving gifts to the children of both Wawecus school and Union Hill Elementary school each year. This year Worcester Kiwanis also started a book program where we gave books to the students at Union Hill school. Aside from that, Feanna is also a member of the Board of Touchstone Community School where her 2 youngest children attend. She also volunteers at Liberty Church in Shrewsbury, MA in the Nursery, most Sunday mornings.  Recently, she went on a trip to Kenya where the team did Leadership training for community leaders, gave out gifts to many students at seven different schools, and attended the first graduation ceremony for the Focus Dream Center Vocational and Technical College. Feanna decided to run for city council district 3 for Worcester, due to a lack of response from the current district 3 Councilor after advocating for a sidewalk for Sunderland Road for over 10 years. She is also trying to get the city to do something about the lack of accountability with the buses being so ineffective. Feanna is also advocating for more affordable housing in the city. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats. In this episode, we sit down with City Mayor Candidate, Guillermo Creamer to discuss his work on the national level, how it can open the door for innovative ideas in the city and how he can show up for marginalized communities. More about Guillermo: Guillermo Creamer Jr. is running for Mayor because it is time for our city to have a choice. Democracy calls for choices, and Worcester has not had a choice in over a decade. It is time to elect someone committed to bold, progressive ideas to take our city to the next level. Guillermo is a local. Attending Elm Park Community School, Nativity School, and Bancroft School, he was educated by many of the best educators Worcester has to offer. As a co-founder of Pay Our Interns, a national nonprofit that has seismically shifted the internship realm throughout the United States, Guillermo has experienced diversity and inclusion firsthand. He committed to bringing those lessons to Worcester. Guillermo most recently served as the Chair of the Human Rights Commission, ensuring Worcester's equity lens always had a voice. During the last 12 months, Guillermo worked on the Worcester Now Next project, the first citywide planning project since the 1980s. As the lead community organizer on the project, he connected with hundreds of residents and small business owners throughout the city to hear their voices and concerns to ensure that they were included in the project.  Guillermo is unapologetic about who he is and what lived experiences he brings to the table. Guillermo is a proud, openly gay man, Latinx individual, and outspoken national organizer. He was raised by two hard-working South American immigrants in Worcester, where finances were always a topic of discussion. Similar to many residents in Worcester, the Creamers were renters in several of Worcester's numerous triple-deckers. From Williams Street to Hamilton Street, the Creamers often moved to keep up with low rent prices to help with overall spending. After attending Elm Park Community School, Guillermo was accepted into the Nativity School of Worcester, where his educational experience put him on the path to earning a scholarship at Bancroft School. The Catholic mentality has stuck with Guillermo and is ingrained in his personal moral compass after being confirmed at St. Peters Catholic Church on Main St. He most notably took on the Bishop when he decided to bestow bigotry on the Nativity School for flying the BLM and Pride flags respectively. Guillermo spoke to over a dozen national news outlets, including a live interview on CNN where he defended Nativity on their decision to continue flying the flags.  In 2017, Guillermo, alongside a close counterpart, launched Pay Our Interns. Within a few short years of uphill advocacy, the organization and overall movement reached a pivotal moment: in a bipartisan decision, Congress agreed to allocate over $14 million for intern pay. This success began a series of wins for the organization and a nationwide movement. To date, Pay Our Interns is responsible for over $100 million in funding allocated for interns in Congress, the White House, and the State Department. The organization's mission is simple but one that is heavily needed within our society: paying interns increases diversity and inclusion and thereby breaks down barriers to entry into the workforce. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

D2 Worcester City Council Candidate Robert Bilotta talks Accessibility, Affordability, and Advocacy (08/08/23)

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats.  As Crisis Pregnancy Centers continue to provide misleading and deceitful information to women, we sit down with Councilwoman Kristen Strezo of Somerville and Dr. Cara Berg Powers to discuss the already established Somerville ordinance and where Worcester stands in the debate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats. In this episode, we sit down with School Committee Member, Jermoh Kamara to discuss her re-election, her dedication to marginalized groups, and enhancing educational access for our students and WPS families. About Jermoh: Jermoh V. Kamara is a member of the Worcester School Committee. She is also the Associate Director of the Center for Well-Being at WPI. Before joining WPI, she was the Director of Wellness and Health Equity at the YWCA of Central Massachusetts. She was an adjunct lecturer as well for the Interdisciplinary and Global Studies Department at WPI and Clark University where she taught research methods in Project Based-Learning.  A PROUD graduate of the Worcester Public Schools, she graduated from Canterbury Street School, Sullivan Middle, and then from the South High Class of 2011. From South High, Jermoh earned a full tuition scholarship to Providence College where she graduated in 2015 and earned a master's in public health degree from New York Medical College. Jermoh is seeking her second term on the Worcester School Committee this 2023 and ask for your vote and support.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats. In this episode, we sit down with City Councilor-At-Large Candidate, Domenica Perrone, to discuss her connection to the youth, her dedication to equity and public health to increase resident quality of life, and her work in the community during and post-pandemic. About Domenica: Domenica is an Ecuadorian immigrant and the daughter of a single mother who knows firsthand of the inequities we face in our society. Throughout her life she has been a youth worker, an educator, a researcher and public health worker. In these spaces she has seen how policy can play a role in perpetuating these inequities or become a part of a solution. And to her this largely means comprehensive public health strategies. Domenica is running for Worcester City Council At-Large and wants to promote policies that ensure everyone in Worcester has access to happy, healthy and safe lives. This includes funding early education and care and affordable housing solutions, sustainable and green development, positive youth development programming, and celebrating Worcester's diversity through arts and culture. Currently she is the Director for Community Engagement and Volunteering at Clark University, where she continues her career in supporting youth development through community engagement and experiential learning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast says, "Don't Touch my Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats. In this episode, we sit down with School Committee Member, Sue Mailman, to discuss her reelection focus, her connection to vocational schools, and her commitment to creating an equitable school committee and reflective school system. About Sue: Born in Gardner, MA and adopted by loving parents from Worcester, Sue's roots have been in this community from the start. Her mother and father were selfless leaders and alumni of Classical High School, supporting local organizations such as the Boy Scouts, Little League, the Boys and Girls Clubs, and more. Sue graduated from public high school and began working full time, including with her family business based in Worcester, employing and supporting union electricians. In 1986 she welcomed her son, Jeff, who graduated from Burncoat High School. Sue continued her education, attending night classes at Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester State, and Assumption University, eventually going on to take the GMAT, and earn her MBA from Northeastern University in 2003. Today, Sue lives in North Worcester with her husband Jim Chapdelaine. She has 6 step children, Paul & Kevin Mailman, Suzanne Nelhuebel, James, John and Ian Chapdelaine, and 4 grandchildren Ezra and Salem Chapdelaine, Miles Nelhuebel, and Teddy Cross. Sue tragically lost her son Jeff in 2007. In her free time, She enjoys spending quality time with her family, tends to her gardens, loves cooking, cherishes local art, and adores all things Worcester. Sue continues to work to enhance this community that she holds so dearly and she humbly asks for your vote on November 7th. Business Leadership: Sue is proud of the smart and talented union electricians that she has worked with for over 35 years in the family construction business, which she has led since 2002.   Sue has taken great pride in her involvement with the union electrical industry, holding positions with the IBEW/NECA and regional groups supporting apprenticeship opportunities and workforce development. As a contractor, Sue has performed work at WPI, UMass Memorial/UMass Chan, St. Vincent Hospital, the DCU Center, and many other local and regional projects across New England. Community and Non-Profit Work: Following in her father's footsteps, Sue has helped to promote Worcester Technical High School by chairing the WTHS Advisory Board and advancing our local community colleges as a past chair of Board of Trustees at Quinsigamond Community College. Her passion for supporting our youth is reflected through her involvement with the Young Women's Club of America (YWCA) in Worcester, as well as the United Way of Central Massachusetts. Sue helps to advocate for expanded workforce development through the State Apprenticeship Advisory Council and back at home, has co-chaired the technology subcommittee of the Worcester Public Schools Strategy Committee.  Sue is currently a proud board member of U Mass Memorial Health Care. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast is saying, "Don't Touch My Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats. In this episode, we sit down with City Council-at-Large Candidate, Johanna Hampton-Dance to learn more about how she is formulating a platform and her current work in the city. About Johanna: Johanna is a familiar presence in our community, hosting the Dear Santa Extravaganza for many years and providing community support by giving out warm home cooked meals PPE during the pandemic, and winter essentials to the unhoused. Johanna is an award-winning artist and radio host as well as a Newton Universal Legendary Award for Social Justice recipient in 2021 for her work in the social justice field. In addition to her work ensuring and connecting people to healthcare and housing resources, she is a committed activist for students with disabilities, inspired by her work with her own child. Johanna has been actively fighting for our elderly residents, wanting to age at home and with dignity. Johanna currently sits on the Affordable Housing Board of Trustees for the City of Worcester, helping to create more affordable housing within the city. Johanna has been committed to fighting for the people of Worcester from a young age because she knows how important it is and how much there is to be done. As a young adult Johanna experienced being homeless and pregnant. After recovering from the loss of her child Johanna was resolved that no mother and no family suffer the way she did Johanna feels that more can and should be done to actually fight for the people in the ot of Worcester. Johanna states." I am running to ensure that our city remains livable for the residents. For decades we have worked together for a better Worcester, with the right people in seats at the table we can find the balance that will keep our residents here while moving our city forward." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Over the summer, Don't Touch My Podcast is saying, "Don't Touch My Politics" as we sit down with political candidates running for the Worcester City Council and School Committee seats. In this episode, we sit down with District 5 Council Member, Etel Haxhiaj, to talk about her platform, priorities and her stance of the chicken debate. About Council Member Etel: Etel Haxhiaj is the Director of Public Education and Advocacy at Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, where she works on homelessness prevention and advocates for affordable housing at the local, state and federal levels.  Etel is serving her first term as the District 5 Worcester City Councilor where she's been a strong advocate for homelessness prevention, tenant protection, affordable housing, protecting tenants from displacement, climate change, zero-fare public transit, safe and walkable streets. Etel's life story is similar to the story of others who fled violence and poverty. She has called Worcester home since 2001, arriving as a young adult with her parents after fleeing Albania's political upheaval. She is also the mom of two young boys in the Worcester Public Schools.  For the past twenty years, she has served the Worcester community as a youth mentor, served residents in the Attorney General's office, supported families in public housing and homeless shelters, organized mothers to fight for a livable climate for all our children for Mothers Out Front, and worked with public transportation and housing coalitions.  As an advocate, she has served on numerous Boards and Commissions, including being a long-term member of the YWCA of Central Massachusetts. Learn More about Etel: https://etelforworcester.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donttouchmypodcast/support

Feanna Jattan-Singh talks about her run for Worcester City Council in District 3 (06/19/23)

Candy Mero-Carlson talks about her bid for re-election to the Worcester City Council in District 2 (05/09/23)

Jose Rivera talks about his move from At-Large to District 5 in his bid for Worcester City Council (05/03/23)

Robert Bilotta on his run for Worcester City Council in District 2 (05/01/23)

Mayor Joe Petty and Councilor Sean Rose react to the Worcester City Council passing inclusionary zoning (04/12/23)

Jose Antonio Rivera announces his run for Worcester City Council (February 24th, 2023) Photo Credit to Joe Santa Maria/Kill the Ball Media

Empty Lots 009:Today I am speaking with Raymond Mariano who is a former 4 term Mayor of Worcester, Raymond has also served 10 terms on the Worcester City Council, 2 terms on the Worcester School Committee, and also held the position of Executive Director for the Worcester Housing Authority. Currently, Raymond is an opinion columnist for the Sunday Telegram and Gazette newspaper.The former mayor will be discussing what it takes to transform a city and will guide us through the history of Worcester and the key moves and projects that started the transformation from a crime, filled city of vacant buildings to a vibrant community where people want to be. You can read Raymond's recent article discussing the transformation of the Main South District of Worcester by clicking on this link. Visit the Empty Lots Podcast for more informationFollow Empty Lots Podcast on Social Media:TwitterInstagramIf you are an architect or architecture student, you need to be part of the EntreArchitect Community - visit the resources for architects page of the n3 architecture website for more informationIntro and Outro music by Purple Planet Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comTo learn more about the architecture of Chris Novelli of n3 architecture visit the following links:n3 architecture Websiten3 architecture Instagramn3 architecture Twitter

Guillermo Creamer on his run for Worcester City Council (10/08/21)

In this episode we explore how the partnerships have approached working in a cohort, and how the network has benefitted their projects. Two of our partnerships will be joining us today, The University of Worcester and Worcester City Council, and Essex University and Colchester Council. The two teams have been asked to reflect on how the programmes network has helped them to develop their projects as well as sharing challenges and reflections. The partnership from Worcester explained how they have gained a number of new tools from speaking to other projects, while Colchester and Essex noted how useful it has been to be able to call up other group members for advice. Joining us are Ruth Corrall, Environmental Sustainability Officer at Worcester City Council, Katy Boom, Director of Sustainability at University of Worcester. Ben Plummer, Climate Emergency Project Officer at Colchester Borough Council and Dr Jane Hindley, Deputy Director of Interdisciplinary Studies Centre at Essex University More info: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/public-policy/net-zero-innovation-programme-ucl-and-local-government-association-collaboration Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/public-policy/together-towards-net-zero-podcast-episode-5

In our first episode of 2021, Josh speaks with Etel Haxhiaj; a Worcester resident, former refugee and Albanian immigrant, single mother, and candidate for District 5 on the Worcester City Council. Etel and Josh discuss opportunities for putting residents at the center of decision-making and how a public budget is a moral document.We’re back with all new episodes of Public Hearing; available wherever you get your podcasts and on WICN 90.5FM, Worcester’s NPR affiliate station. And, while we celebrate women all year round, our guests for the month of March are all women who live, influence, and/or impact the City of Worcester, MA. Learn more about our show at PublicHearing.co!Share our show with a friend!

Topics for the night…A BIG THANKS to my Special Guest last week Kevin Jefferies Host of Happy Hour with Lito! Tonight, I am joined by recording artist Bruce Bills!News Booth*Is the Kowloon pulling a Smoke & Mirrors*ASPCA Rabies Clinic*SCAM ALERT - Unemployment Scam by Text Message*Cloning Black Foot Ferrets, a BAD idea Sinista1 says*Wussification of America claims another victim – Gender Reveal*Apology Podium – Ted CruzLegal Booth *Imaad Zuberie a Political Investor has been sentenced to 12Y in prison for tax evasion, illegal campaign contributions an a few other charges *Michigan wheel torque ruling is BS says Sinista1Entertainment Booth*RIP Prince Markie Dee (52)*Veana Marie on GGL: Real Spit*Boston Calling for 2021 Cancelled*KimYe are DONE*Rihanna almost cancelled over jewelry*Erik Young of AUDIOS featured in Forbes Magazine*Mortal Kombat Trailer debutsSports Booth*Cam Newton's Woes*UFC's Derrick Lewis KO's #2 Curtis BlaydesBiden Bombshells*Mars Rover lands on Mars with fantastic results on Day One*Texas Relief & ResponseR U Serious*No topic this weekEvent RemindersCheck out Oscar Mike Radio & Mattie C's Sports for You & Me Podcast!!!Veana Marie will be performing tomorrow night at a fundraiser for Johanna Hampton-Dance who is running for Worcester City Council! Veana Marie's music is available on ALL music streaming outlets!These will be some of our topics on “The Booth” tonight & do not forget to converse in our FB Live chat where you can win a FREE t-shirt courtesy of ILoveBostonSports.com!

A BIG THANKS to my Special Guests last week Erik Young, Rick O of HatchetRadio.com & “Penny Lane”! This week I am joined by Kevin Jefferies Host of "Happy Hour w/Lito"!News Booth*Brockton Police Force welcomes new K9 Officer Woody to the ranks*Texas has become a wintery nightmareLegal Booth *Trump's 2nd acquittal at the Senate level *The Civil Suits for him & Rudy loom.Entertainment Booth*RIP Rush Limbaugh (70)*Claudia Conway on American Idol*The Weeknd gets a Showtime documentary based on his SB halftime show*Rapper Kodak Black to pay the college tuition of the slain FBI agents' chilldren*Netflix announces Season 3 of “The Kingdom”*WB/HBOMAX released motion posters for Mortal Kombat (R Rating) with the trailer debuting tomorrow & they released the third “Godzilla vs Kong” with NEW footage and a possible extension with Toho Pictures!!!*Apology Podium – Justin TimberlakeSports Booth*Lorraine Grohs AKA “Trophy Karen” wants an apology from QB Tom Brady for disrespecting the Lombardi TrophyBiden Bombshells*Biden has no plans to eliminate the Student Debt at this time…R U Serious*No topic this weekEvent RemindersCheck out Oscar Mike Radio & Mattie C's Sports for You & Me Podcast!!!Veana Marie will be performing tomorrow night at a fundraiser for Johanna Hampton-Dance who is running for Worcester City Council! Veana Marie's music is available on ALL music streaming outlets!These will be some of our topics on “The Booth” tonight & do not forget to converse in our FB Live chat where you can win a FREE t-shirt courtesy of ILoveBostonSports.com!

Etel Haxhiaj is running for the Worcester City Council at-Large in 2021. Hear her pitch to voters as she explains why she should be on the next City Council (12/14/20). You can learn more and get involved at etelforworcester.com

10/1/20-- After the most chaotic and uncomfortable presidential debate the country has ever seen, Jennifer, Steve, and Stephanie gather in the virtual bunker to share their thoughts and reflect on the reactions of #mapoli members. Jennifer said, “The president gave a lot of troubling answers on a lot of topics that are extremely consequential and dodged a lot of important questions.” Perhaps the most egregious was his refusal to openly condemn white supremacy. Trump launched into “an uninterrupted rambling attack on the integrity of mail-in voting.” But, like Jenn says, it didn't end there. “He wasn't just attacking mail-in voting but one thing that a lot of people, I think reasonably, read into his comments about asking his supporters to watch people at the polls for fraud is that that also seems like an effort to get people to intimidate voters.” Stephanie wasn't surprised by this performance, saying, “If you've paid attention to his style over the past four years, a lot of this was pretty predictable.” The tone of the debate did not match the gravity of the situation we're living in. “It was frustrating to me that the organization in the debate was just these three men all interrupting each other and laughing nervously when things are just going so wrong.” As the Commission on Presidential Debates announced they would put in place stronger regulations for the next Presidential debate to limit candidates running away with their responses and ignoring set guidelines, Steve wonders, what actually can be done? Well, hopefully something. Anything. “Yesterday was shameful all around, and it should not happen again,” Steve said. Journalist Bill Shaner, author of the Worcester Sucks and I Love It blog stopped by The Horse Race to give the lowdown on what's happening in Central Massachusetts. An organization called Defund WPD is asking the Worcester City Council and and the Worcester City Manage to create a public database of police conduct records. Bill explains, the group initially formed to put pressure on Worcester to lower the police department's budget. "They lost that battle really hard," he says. "Worcester City Council and City Manager sort of callously dismissed them.” Now, the group is still putting on pressure on the police department and the city. New polling out of UMass Lowell shows how voters in three swing states are leaning five weeks before the presidential election. In New Hampshire, Biden's got a comfortable lead over Trump, while the candidates are locked in a dead heat in North Carolina, and Trump is ahead of Biden in Texas by a three-point margin.

The Worcester City Council is considering a three-year pilot providing free bus service to improve ridership and ease traffic congestion. WBZ NewsRadio's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

When Stacey Luster was elected in 1997, she was the first African American to serve on the Worcester City Council in over six decades. Now, she is the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, Payroll, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity at Worcester State University. We’re discussing diversity, the gender pay gap, and advice for women looking to run for local office. Stacey received her hard-earned law degree from Boston University and we want to know what she thinks of Kim Kardashian West’s quest to become an attorney by an alternative path. Photos by our dear friend Unity Mike Hendrickson.

Worc City Council cowards? Health insurance like Car insurance? Chicago Gang rape on Facebook Live, Infecting someone with aids punishment lenient? Giant Chickens and Red Iphones!

Travel writer and presenter Simon Reeve was our special guest on this week's Dad's Hour joining Mick Coyle, resident Dad Iain Christie & Dad newbie and blogger, John Logue. Simon talked about what is classed as a modern Dad and how simple things such as reading a bedtime story can be taken forgranted. We also got Simon's Dad nods from around the world! We also talked about balloons and how much of a pain they really are after Worcester City Council has banned them and will fine anyone letting them go. Are they really that much of a nuisance? The Dad's discuss.

508 is a show about Worcester. This week’s guest is Worcester City Council at-large challenger Linda Parham. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. [display_podcast] Contact Info | Twitter feed The questions: Why are you running, and how have you been active in public life in Worcester up till now? Do we have enough … Continue reading "508 #267: Linda Parham"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week’s panel is Brendan Melican and Paul Cooney. We hash out the questions we’d like to ask this year’s Worcester City Council challengers. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. [display_podcast] Contact Info | Twitter feed

Every election year, inspired by Jay Rosen, we ask: “What do you want the candidates to be discussing as they compete for votes in this year’s Worcester City Council election?” We sift through the suggested questions and pick 3 or 4. Then, we try to interview every City Council challenger on the show, asking those … Continue reading "508 #254: Questions"

This week’s 508 is a panel discussion about Sunshine Week and government transparency. The panelists are Mike Benedetti, Thomas Caywood, Jeremy Shulkin, Kevin Ksen, and Mauro DePasquale. [display_podcast] Mentioned: Sunshine Week petitions to the City Council, Bootleg 2008 Worcester City Council video archives Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Video: Downloads and other … Continue reading "508: Sunshine Week 2012 Special"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week’s panel includes Brendan Melican, Tina Zlody, and Worcester City Council candidate Mary Keefe. [display_podcast] Audio: mp3 link, other formats, feed, lo-fi versions for slow connections Video: Downloads and other formats Gary Rosen plans to run for State Rep; Bill Coleman plans to run for U.S. Senate. Tina … Continue reading "508 #84: Mary Keefe"