Ross: City must pave way for going green.COLUMN: CAMPAIGN NOTEBOOK WORCESTER - Grace C. Ross, seeking an at-large seat on the City Council, has proposed a number of strategies to encourage conserving energy, reducing pollution and improving the environment. At a recent press conference, the candidate said the steps she outlined can be accomplished if the "next city leadership focuses on engaging residents of the city instead of living inside City Hall." The "bully pulpit bully pulpit n. An advantageous position, as for making one's views known or rallying support: "The presidency had been transformed from a bully pulpit on Pennsylvania Avenue to a stage the size of the world" of elected office," Ms. Ross added, should encourage residents to take steps to take action; to move in a matter. See also: Step such as using low-energy lightbulbs and seeking help from utility companies with weatherization. Steps outlined by the council candidate included: Making it easier to obtain recycling bins and telling people how to use them. Reducing lead and other toxins in the soil by ensuring residents know where to turn for help with their lawns and gardens. "There are great local projects available to work with residents to address these problems," Ms. Ross said. Encouraging residents to buy backflow backflow /back·flow/ (-flo) reflux or regurgitation (1). pyelovenous backflow drainage from the renal pelvis into the venous system occurring under certain conditions of back pressure. valves to deal with flash flooding and pushing the use of "blue rain water barrels," which help flood control, lower sewer bills and provide free water for yards. Upgrading city water treatment facilities to deal with phosphates and other pollutants pollutants see environmental pollution. may again double residents' water and sewer bills, she noted. "We should be doing everything we can do to avoid this by making the water that enters our treatment plant cleaner" through encouraging the use of detergent detergent (dētûr`jənt, dĭ–), substance that aids in the removal of dirt. Detergents act mainly on the oily films that trap dirt particles. with no phosphate. In addition, Ms. Ross said, the city itself should use less-toxic lawn treatments. Plant more trees in the city. Encourage businesses and residents to bulk-buy electricity and ultimately create municipal utility. Develop a master plan for the city focusing on ways to control the cost of living, improve the quality of life, and improve our energy and environmental future. Follow the lead of colleges in the city by focusing on alternative energy uses. Candidates night planned tomorrow WORCESTER - Lincoln Street Together, a coalition of churches and neighborhood organizations, will sponsor a candidates night for those seeking seats on the School Committee at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at the gymnasium gymnasium In Germany, a state-maintained secondary school that prepares pupils for higher academic education. This type of nine-year school originated in Strasbourg in 1537. in St. Bernard's St. Bernard's can refer to:
Discussion is to focus on two main issues: classroom size and the student supply budget. Ball campaign fundraiser Oct. 19 WORCESTER - The Committee to Elect Rich Ball is sponsoring a campaign fundraiser for District 5 City Council candidate Richard E. Ball from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 19 at Tatnuck American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Post 288, 570 Mill St. Music will be provided by Plainfolk and refreshments re·fresh·ment n. 1. The act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed. 2. Something, such as food or drink, that refreshes. 3. refreshments A snack or light meal and drinks. will be served. A $50 campaign donation is requested. NAME: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
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