Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Last Wednesday would have been my father’s 115th birthday. He died in my late 20s and I miss him still. (Yes, the Ross side of the family is long in life and has their children very late. I’m not that old!)
Monday, August 26, 2013
The movement to recall the state's new and controversial tech tax has reached Central Massachusetts and caught a prominent politician flat-footed. State Sen. Karen Spilka (D-Ashland), who is running for Congress, has reversed her own position on the issue.
Monday, August 26, 2013
In many states, the public can access the findings of health inspectors via governmental Web sites – there is complete transparency. In the Commonwealth, the system is antiquated, in the case of Worcester all paper, and nearly impenetrable to find out if a specific restaurant is safe to dine.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Since 1997, Diane Giampa has been Senior Vice President HR and Marketing at Bay State Savings Bank. She is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the bank’s human resources, marketing and training functions. She is a strong believer in giving back and active in a number of Worcester’s non-profits.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Lots of cities in America are struggling with low population growth and slugging economies. Poor demographics and economics lead to fiscal problems that result in more people and businesses leaving, perpetuating a downward spiral. Detroit, which recently filed bankruptcy, is an extreme case, but many cities and states find themselves in similar straits, including much of New England. And while Worcester does not teeter on the brink as its southern neighbor Providence does, it nonetheless struggles with the alchemy to bring about significant revitalization to its urban core.
Monday, August 26, 2013
While the SAT still dominates standardized testing for college admissions, the ACT has gained significant ground in the last 10 years. Originally, the ACT was more popular with mid-west and west coast colleges, but today every 4 year college in the U.S. accepts the ACT, and it is very well respected. In fact, because it is based more on coursework and is a more straightforward test, some college administrators value it more than the SAT.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Leominster's Dana Lane is a local photographer with a plethora of different talents and a range of desires.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has been named one of America's "Coolest Colleges" for 2013 by Sierra Magazine--honoring the Central Massachusetts institution's full commitment to environmentally progressive policies and practices.
Monday, August 26, 2013
I wager that there are a number of people reading this column that remember when there were payphones on the walls of their High School. Since then, someone invented Nintendo 64 and touchscreen laptops and we threw out all of our modems; not necessarily in that order. Back when there were payphones, people used to say really mean and hurtful things to each other. Some people would say really obnoxious things. And still others would make threatening statements. For the most part, these things were never written. And didn't last forever.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced its support for a state program of tax incentives designed to attract investment in developing historic buildings in urban sectors.
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