I haven't finished reading the newsletter and I will, but I had to say something about your comment about Nicole Apostola. Hates progressives? What?
I think she's just a big fan of open meeting law and transparency in government and thinks OML should be followed consistently by all boards and committees, which is not exactly a hot take. Nicole's writing reminds me in some ways of Tracy Novick's-- a very smart, no nonsense person who wants our government to be run equitably, lawfully, and professionally for the benefit of all its residents (instead of by a townie good ole boys cabal.)
If you look at Nicole's blog, which she hasn't updated recently unfortunately, aside from transcribing candidates forums, topics include
-- hold Chief Sargeant accountable for his weird road rage intimidation and conduct a real national seatch for a police chief instead of hiring from the boys club
-- how Worcester should do national searches for city managers instead of promoting from the boys club
-- how the city council could effectively manage and evaluate a city manager instead of, y'know, whatever it is they do now
--wanting accurate info about the costs of the ballpark and how the ballpark commission is not working
-wonky post about trash costs
--city leave policy and how maybe staff need more time for family sick leave similar to pfmla
Nothing about this says, "hates progressives". Everyone can take a look at Nicole's writing at
Yeah I’m a big fan of Nicole’s writing. At the same time she has shown nothing but open contempt for the progressives currently on the city council. Just go thru her twitter
Here's one from December about King that's particularly bad: "the councilor who decided to have his meltdown at the meeting last night shows, once again, that he is not fit to represent anyone. He only represents himself and showed a lot of disrespect for people who are actually suffering" Nicole's latest positions are part of one of the more confusing and worrying trends of the current moment. Don't know what to make of it but I find myself thinking about it often... like something's just built into this city that makes it forever solidarity-averse.
Just here to say that I like the news round-up at the top.
Thanks!
I haven't finished reading the newsletter and I will, but I had to say something about your comment about Nicole Apostola. Hates progressives? What?
I think she's just a big fan of open meeting law and transparency in government and thinks OML should be followed consistently by all boards and committees, which is not exactly a hot take. Nicole's writing reminds me in some ways of Tracy Novick's-- a very smart, no nonsense person who wants our government to be run equitably, lawfully, and professionally for the benefit of all its residents (instead of by a townie good ole boys cabal.)
If you look at Nicole's blog, which she hasn't updated recently unfortunately, aside from transcribing candidates forums, topics include
-- hold Chief Sargeant accountable for his weird road rage intimidation and conduct a real national seatch for a police chief instead of hiring from the boys club
-- how Worcester should do national searches for city managers instead of promoting from the boys club
-- how the city council could effectively manage and evaluate a city manager instead of, y'know, whatever it is they do now
--wanting accurate info about the costs of the ballpark and how the ballpark commission is not working
-wonky post about trash costs
--city leave policy and how maybe staff need more time for family sick leave similar to pfmla
Nothing about this says, "hates progressives". Everyone can take a look at Nicole's writing at
https://nicolecommawoo.wordpress.com/
Yeah I’m a big fan of Nicole’s writing. At the same time she has shown nothing but open contempt for the progressives currently on the city council. Just go thru her twitter
Ohhh can't not on Twitter. But surprised! Womp womp
Here's one from December about King that's particularly bad: "the councilor who decided to have his meltdown at the meeting last night shows, once again, that he is not fit to represent anyone. He only represents himself and showed a lot of disrespect for people who are actually suffering" Nicole's latest positions are part of one of the more confusing and worrying trends of the current moment. Don't know what to make of it but I find myself thinking about it often... like something's just built into this city that makes it forever solidarity-averse.
Jeeeez!!
like the idea of recap initially
Does the Roast of Worcester really START at 10pm? 🤨
It starts at 8 and ends at 10 i think
Haha thanks Jim! I never noticed that lol good catch