Raymond V. Mariano
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Raymond V. Mariano: Most part-time legislators should be embarrased to collect full-time checks
And since most of our legislators run unopposed or only have token opposition, the next five months are really just vacation time. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: Some advice for our new Worcester school superintendent
Molly McCullough deserves credit for guiding a 20 member committee through the process to the point where several solid candidates were presented. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: Thank you, Sen. Harriette Chandler, Worcester's quiet warrior
Harriette Chandler has been a quiet warrior, fighting for women, for families — especially those in need — and for the communities that she represents. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: 'Worcester renaissance' about us, not rats. Here's how I'd fix the problem...
Worcester’s approach to rats has been less than stellar. I know it’s tiring going to all these ground-breaking ceremonies and patting yourself on the back, but still... → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: Rental assistance not eviction moratorium right solution for Worcester
The council should throw the unenforceable eviction moratorium in the waste basket and do whatever it takes to get rental assistance to the people who need it. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: The best model for making our schools safe includes police in school
The answer isn’t to keep police away from students but to encourage more positive interactions. And that can’t happen when they aren’t walking through the corridors. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: We don’t need to live in fear of the coronavirus in Worcester
We all want to go out, to see our friends, to go shopping, and get back to the office. We want to go to and enjoy live music and sporting events. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: State and federal lawmakers should live by the laws they pass
When Congress or the state legislature passes a law or takes an action, it should also apply to them and not just everyone else. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: My Christmas gift list for Worcester leaders and a few special friends
Santa called me last week. He’s been struggling getting his work done, so he asked me to put together a list of gifts for some of Worcester’s leaders and a few friends. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: Allowing noncitizens the right to vote in local elections is a bad idea
Allowing noncitizens to vote would likely discourage legal residents from pursuing U.S. citizenship. Additionally, it waters down the value of citizenship. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: The legend of Gordon Hargrove, a Friendly House icon for 63 years
There will be no headlines with Gordon Hargrove’s name splashed across the sports pages — even though he has helped more at-risk kids find a place to play than people could ever imagine. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: 'Let’s Go Brandon' and worse. Why are we teaching our children to hate?
I think it’s time that all of us remember that no matter how strongly we feel about an issue, we need to conduct ourselves as if our children are watching — because they are. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: When politicians vote 'no,' they shouldn’t get to keep the dough
You have every right to vote against the infrastructure bill. But then you also get to keep your lead lined water pipes and crumbling bridges. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: St Vincent CEO Carolyn Jackson knows how to play hardball
Raymond V. Mariano: St Vincent CEO Carolyn Jackson knows how to play hardball → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: This is not your father’s Main South. It's a neighborhood being transformed
For decades, Main South was not a place you wanted to live if you could afford living almost anywhere else. The place was falling apart. Not anymore... → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: Where are the patriots on Election Day — not in Worcester?
When it comes time to vote in a local election, most of them — Democrats and Republicans — couldn’t be bothered. And neither group sees the hypocrisy. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: Polar opposites compete for Worcester District 5 City Council seat
Haxhiaj is a hardworking, civic-minded person with the potential to make a difference. But her decision not to put anything of real substance in print is troubling. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: District 1 City Council race is a rock fight. Who is the best choice?
After Cipro came in first in the preliminary election, Rose decided to hit back. In essence, he called Cipro a liar for misrepresenting his record. → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: State police threaten to quit over vaccine mandate — so do it!
To those troopers who are sworn to protect the public but refuse to do so: bye-bye. Do all of us a favor and resign. I’m not kidding, what are you waiting for? → Read More
Raymond V. Mariano: We need Gov. Baker to be Big Papi, but he's Wade Boggs instead, so COVID wins
Charlie Baker has always seemed reluctant to chart a bold path. Critics say that when bold action is called for, Baker takes smaller steps than needed. → Read More