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This Week In Worcester

Tom Marino

Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, ThisWeekinWorcester.com is an independent and local online news site dedicated to reporting the news and happenings in the city of Worcester. We deliver local news you want and need to know. The show includes guests and discussion of the latest news, both in Worcester and, from time to time, the national scene.

The Haxhiaj Verdict, Assaut and Class in Worcester, 124 Days Since WRRB Report

This Week in Worcester Podcast, Feb. 15, 2026, on: The trail and verdict in the case against Etel Haxhiaj;Assault and class in Worcester. 124 Days since WRRB Report on Civilian Review, Manager, Council remains silent.

Feb 16

1 hr 39 min

Snow Removal, City Council's 55 Minute Meeting, Council Item on City Charter

This Week in Worcester Podcast, Feb. 1, 20261. Snow Removal2. The robust 55 minute city council meeting3. City Charter item on Council's Tuesday Agenda

Feb 2

2 hr 9 min

Storm, Council's Light Agenda, City Govt. of and by Itself

This Week in Worcester Podcast Jan. 25, 2026, on: - Now That's a Nor'Easter- City Council with not so much Important City Business- Council dedicated to keeping resident out of its meetings

Jan 26

1 hr 36 min

Dead of Winter Film Festival Update, Role of POST Commission, 2nd City Council Meeting Preview

This Week in Worcester Podcast, Jan. 18, 2026, on: Update on the Dead of Winter Horror Film FestivalThe Role of the Post Commission in local police oversightPreview of the second meeting of the Worcester City Council on Tuesday

Jan 19

2 hr 44 min

Worcester Mayor's Committee Appointments, New Council's First Meeting Preview

This Week in Worcester Podcast, Jan. 11, 2026, on: The Message Worcester Mayor Joe Petty's Committee Appointments SendsPreview of the First Meeting of the New City Council Still No Ruling on if the City Auditor Can Audit

Jan 12

2 hr 18 min

Police Union President Sues TWIW, Public Safety Committee Chair, Inauguration Ceremonies

This Week in Worcester Podcast, Jan. 4, 2026, on: Worcester Police Union President Files Lawsuit against TWIWWho will be named chair of the Public Safety Committee? Inauguration Ceremonies

Jan 5

1 hr 54 min

Year End Review of Top Stories, and can the City Auditor Audit? Worcester Council needs legal opinion.

This Week in Worcester Podcast, Dec. 21, 2025, on: Can the City Auditor Audit? City Council needs a legal opinionYear end review and countdown

Dec 22, 2025

2 hr 24 min

Extreme Views of Worcester's "Moderates," Councilor asks for BOPS Audit, Bad Faith School Committee Members and Staff Assaults

This Week in Worcester Podcast, Dec. 14, 2025: - Recent piece on extreme views of Worcester council moderates- Councilor asks for Audit of BOPS Records- Details of Student Discipline and Staff Assaults at Worcester Schools

Dec 15, 2025

2 hr 15 min

City Council Preview, Pleasant Street Redesign, an Optimistic View on the Netflix Deal

This Week in Worcester Podcast, Dec. 7, 2025, on: Council Preview (with NO DOCUMENTS)Pleasant Street RedesignNetflix Buys Warner Brothers

Dec 8, 2025

1 hr 51 min

Election Recount, Looking at the next City Council, Tax Classification, School Volunteer Vetting Policy

The This Week in Worcester Podcast, Nov. 30, 2025, on: At-Large City Council Recount Next CouncilTax ClassificationSchool Committee Considering Volunteer Vetting Policy

Dec 1, 2025

1 hr 52 min