tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86617372009-07-18T21:48:32.482-05:00Worcester BlogBill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.comBlogger1998125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-60624999817193063282009-07-18T21:42:00.002-05:002009-07-18T21:48:32.495-05:00Mayoral RaceMany times on this blog we have discussed that buildings can not change this city, but it is the people. One of the major issues that determines who comes to live in Worcester is the development of low to mod income housing.My number one question to each of the four mayoral candidate based on the fact we are far above the minimum required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will they stop Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-62603958735097719422009-07-17T14:47:00.002-05:002009-07-17T14:51:09.414-05:00WoMag Blog LogI always read this section and have to admit get a kick out of seeing one of my blogs. This week I was in it and my comment regarding the anonymous comments on the Telegram on-line newspaper was printed.Below that, however, was part of a blog from anonymous blogger ripping a friend of mine. Does anyone else see the irony in this? Maybe WoMag should only include in their blog roll people who Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-77828601145699002832009-07-17T09:26:00.001-05:002009-07-17T09:28:03.767-05:00Mom's Myrtle Beach TripShe got back yesterday. Flight was full, a few empty seats, and the service could not be better. She gives the whole trip back and forth and "A" and would definately fly again.The only thing that confused her was the pilot upon flying into Worcester mentioned direct flights to California? He must have been alluding to Virgin flying direct from Boston to California.Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-66314246769896720492009-07-15T20:52:00.004-05:002009-07-16T15:16:07.156-05:00Banner Theft From NolaFestAbout 2:00AM this Saturday after Paulie's NolaFest ended two individuals were caught on the cameras installed through the Chandler NRSA program.. Here is a video of the two of them taking the banners. We will be posting another video shortly. Any help would be appreciated. Please note the camera system was installed by a local business, Forsberg and Carlson on Chandler Street. Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-26465682199238412292009-07-15T15:23:00.003-05:002009-07-15T15:44:56.747-05:00Mayoral AnnouncementRumor has it that there may be someone, male from D4, making an announcement shortly for Mayor...Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-41800783057411219652009-07-15T10:38:00.002-05:002009-07-15T10:43:27.447-05:00RockfordHave not checked up on Rockford for some time. They have three ailines there:Allegiant--had them, lost and doubt we can get them backDirect--we have themApple VacationsApple would be a great fit at ORH. Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-9590075025559149022009-07-14T07:54:00.002-05:002009-07-14T07:57:00.945-05:00ORHNice job by Andy Davis keeping the airport in the news. Check out today's Telegram. He has brought more press to ORH in 6 months then the prior Airport Director during his entire tenure. The more press--the better for ORH.On a side note my mother flew Direct Air to Myrtle Beach Sunday. She had the Virgin plane, said the flight was perfect as well as the service. Most importantly she did Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-60545037061007585662009-07-13T19:06:00.001-05:002009-07-13T19:06:40.364-05:00NolaFestPictures click hereBill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-71617338159425185982009-07-13T08:43:00.005-05:002009-07-13T09:57:36.404-05:00City Clerk RushfordFinally had a chance to flip through the papers yesterday, let me make a few comments about the story on the City Clerk.First of all I see no better arguement for the ridiculousness of the comment section of the on-line section of the Telegram then this. I have said this before I will not read these comments, but I could not help but notice 107 comments. I can predict what is being said Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-18027196513931320362009-07-12T09:59:00.002-05:002009-07-12T10:05:08.036-05:00NolaFestWhat a day. What else can you say? Check out these blogs for some great pictures and their summary.SproutJeffPaulie, although as of right now I think he may still be sleeping..Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-1578711458478523442009-07-10T10:35:00.001-05:002009-07-10T10:36:38.314-05:00Christ Fitz TomorrowWeather looks good!!!Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-40930149669245374272009-07-10T09:23:00.002-05:002009-07-10T09:28:16.292-05:00Jazz Festival TomorrowPaulie's NOLA Jazz FestivalWhen: Noon - 11 p.m. Saturday Where: John & Son's II Fairgrounds, 226 Chandler St., Worcester How much: $15Triple Whammy of media coverage...Telegram --- where the monies are goingTelegram -- story on the festivalNECN --- news report on where the monies are goingBill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-69020718157949755772009-07-09T18:54:00.001-05:002009-07-09T18:54:38.214-05:00NECNBill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-65131113945718493252009-07-09T14:05:00.001-05:002009-07-09T14:05:55.770-05:00NolaFest TV InterviewsPut up on the blogs...New England Cable News...Worcester News Tonight ...05:30pm on NECNthen on WCTR-TV3 at 06:00 , 06:30 , 09:00, 10:00 & 11:00pmBill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-40006263376211399842009-07-08T08:08:00.001-05:002009-07-08T08:09:23.335-05:00Nola FestI bought some tickets through Randell Package Store. If any regular readers of the blog want a free ticket, put a comment here and I will make arrangements to get you a free ticket. First ask first get.Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-49724441195426355222009-07-07T14:02:00.002-05:002009-07-07T14:11:16.275-05:00Rutland Vt has JetBlueNow they have JetBlue via a code sharing agreement with Cape Air. I predict, we will have the same option within the next 12 months.Click hereCape Air and JetBlue® are moving mountains.With daily flights serviced by Cape Air to and from Boston, flying out of Southern Vermont Regional Airport is as easy as ever …and more practical than you think!The airport is less than 30 minutes from central andBill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-70510658453139352212009-07-06T10:24:00.003-05:002009-07-06T10:25:57.918-05:00Virgin PlanesAs Ben pointed out, it looks like Direct Air is starting to use other planes (USA Jet and Xtra Airways). Although it is good to see the plane is full, this is not a good sign.Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-39284670383269772462009-07-06T10:09:00.001-05:002009-07-06T10:10:17.178-05:00Lottery sales will be hurtTwo great minds that think alike, Jahn and Harry send me this link.Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-66621826350768307112009-07-05T11:20:00.001-05:002009-07-05T11:21:19.993-05:00Sunday with NemethLast time I will write about this. No story about the airport. I believe that MassPort taking over ORH will be good for Worcester. Can not believe, however, that we gave it up with talking to any other buys and really have no idea how much we sold the airport to MassPort for?Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-84206093171102889212009-07-04T12:42:00.001-05:002009-07-04T12:43:16.645-05:00Nola FestOne week from today. Send me an e-mail if you want tickets or come by the store, Randell Package Store. It is really start to take shape. Check out Paulie's Blog, he has about five updates.Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-4120819062716798202009-07-03T08:15:00.004-05:002009-07-03T14:55:03.417-05:00Rumor MillCan not confirm so let me stress this is rumor, but I received an e-mail that after the new School Superintendent's first week of work, she is taking three weeks off?? Can anyone confirm this...UPDATE!!! Rumor was confirmed but explained away... No big deal-read commentsBill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-48089994777082081962009-07-03T08:06:00.000-05:002009-07-03T08:07:05.764-05:00CSX Donates 5K to NOLAFEST!!Check out storyBill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-20636552393582989222009-07-03T08:01:00.002-05:002009-07-03T08:03:13.121-05:00Welcome to SWIPIronically one day after the latest ribbon cutting, here is a picture to the entrance of the South Worcester Industrial Park after some 2 million, maybe even 3 million was spent on infrastructure improvements such as lowering the bridge, sidewalks and the road itself. Although flooding has always been a problem in this spot, evidently it was not addressed.Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-10057555961643342102009-07-02T17:29:00.006-05:002009-07-02T20:09:40.642-05:009 May Street Apartments FloodIn the Telegram. Ironically the individual in the picture, Tim Niles, is the person that I know who moved from apartments run by the Worcester Housing Authority on Addison Street (I think) to this new housing project. Evidently the rain surge we got last night backed up into these apartments, which should have had a check valve. Bill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-4120687601108909832009-07-02T12:17:00.001-05:002009-07-02T12:18:13.865-05:004Rilla on SWIPcheck out his blog , link to NECN coverageBill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.com0