Steven H. Foskett Jr.
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Worcester community leaders see opportunities, challenges ahead for next city manager
For them, looking forward to the future was less a criticism of Augustus' tenure and more an opportunity to see the city led with a fresh set of eyes. → Read More
Worcester City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. announces he is stepping down in May
His announcement will effectively leave the City Council and the School Committee searching for chief executives in the same year. → Read More
Outgoing Worcester diversity chief: Disconnect, desire for more impact prompted departure
Outgoing Chief Diversity Officer Stephanie Williams sent out a statement regarding her departure, citing a "disconnect between organizational and institutional impact needed in order for this work to be successful." → Read More
Mayor Joseph M. Petty officially launches state Senate campaign
Mayor Joseph M. Petty officially launches state Senate campaign → Read More
Worcester Board of Health votes to drop school mask mandate, effective immediately
After receiving assurances from public health officials that it was a sound move in light of declining case counts in recent weeks, the board voted 4-0 to lift an emergency Board of Health order from September requiring masks in public, parochial, private and charter schools, effective immediately. → Read More
Worcester City Council asked to lay groundwork for police cadet program
The council will be asked to approve the creation of the program, and will be asked to approve the filing of special legislation to authorize appointments of police cadets, under certain circumstances, to the force. → Read More
Healey, Chang-Diaz hobnob with caucusing Worcester Dems at Hibernian Center
The two major announced Democratic candidates for governor — state Attorney General Maura Healey and state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz — swept through the crowd, hopping from table to table. → Read More
'Worcester Now/Next' to look at Worcester's long-range plan
'Worcester Now/Next' to look at Worcester's long range plan → Read More
Commercial condos in Main South; City Council asked to release deed for 811-813 Main St.
The council will be asked Tuesday to release deed restrictions that give it the right of first refusal if parcels at 811 and 813 Main St. are sold. → Read More
Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty files paperwork to make run for state Senate seat held by Chandler
Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty files paperwork to make run for state Senate seat held by Chandler → Read More
After swearing-in snafu, Worcester Board of Health votes to lift citywide mask mandate
The indoor mask mandate had been in place since September. A mask mandate for city schools remains in effect until at least March 7. → Read More
Clark University seeking site plan review for new media arts building
Clark University plans to build a four-story media arts, computing and design building at Woodland and Hawthorne streets. → Read More
Politics and the City: Outbursts reveal remote participation at City Council not perfect
The benefits and drawbacks of increased access to public meetings will likely never be more obvious than it was Tuesday night at the City Council. → Read More
Developer plans 415-unit residential complex on Franklin Street in Worcester
Developer plans 415-unit residential complex on Franklin Street in Worcester → Read More
Worcester Board of Health votes to lift citywide mask mandate effective Feb. 18
Worcester Board of Health votes to lift citywide mask mandate effective Feb. 18 → Read More
Politics and the City: Anti-foreclosure advocates say moratorium debate missed the mark
What started as a straightforward request to consider launching the moratorium quickly became about the implications of such a measure on landlords. → Read More
Election Commission to hold 4 public hearings on new Worcester School Committee districts
Election Commission to hold hearings on new School Committee districts → Read More
Details still scant, but Worcester mayor wants to partner with WHA on large-scale housing development
Details still scant, but Worcester mayor wants to partner with WHA on large-scale housing development → Read More
Worcester Planning Board gives nod to smaller 'Cove' development in Canal District
The revised plan the board approved Wednesday chops the building down to seven stories and 173 residential units, with a 99-space parking garage. → Read More
Worcester eviction moratorium standoff: Councilor says crisis deserves deeper conversation
Haxhiaj said the search for solutions should not be limited to looking for more rent assistance and distribution. → Read More