508 #170: #occupyworcester
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508 is a show about Worcester. This week, it’s also a show about Occupy Boston.
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You can watch 508 Fridays at 7pm on WCCA TV13.
[0:00] The people’s microphone. “Occupy Worcester” is called to order.
[1:06] “Barf Bag” Marty Lamb: has not called us back.
[1:59] Brendan thinks that years of uninspiring City Councilors are to blame for poor preliminary turnout. In District Four, 6% of voters were under-30, and 26% over-70. (Only one 19-year-old voted.)
[8:18] Brendan talks about his experiences at Occupy Boston.
[19:05] Worcester buses centrally tracked soon, new hub in a couple years.
[21:17] “Groundbreaking” for Worcester’s first pro football stadium.
[21:45] FYC reopened this week.
[22:10] Want free ebooks? Get them from the Worcester Public Library via Overdrive Media Console.
[23:12] Ben Franklin gave away their post-fire books this week.
[23:39] Downing Street temporarily closed in preparation for permanent closure.
[25:03] Worcester Housing Authority wants to require residents to work or learn.