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Worcester City Council Preview: Fare-Free Bus, Duffy Field and Foley Stadium

By Patrick Sargent | January 7, 2020
Last Updated: February 2, 2021

Rosen Riding Bus Pilot Program for Public Hearings

At-Large Councilor Gary Rosen isn’t stepping off the gas when it comes to his push to adopt recommendations made by the Worcester Research Bureau for a fare-free bus system.

Rosen is requesting the public service and transportation committee — of which he is chair of — to hold public hearings throughout the city to explore ideas brought forward in the Research Bureau’s report last year. 

In his request, Rosen writes, “As in several other cities and towns across America, it is expected that such a change would significantly increase ridership, reliability and efficiency, among others.”

Wally Calls for Improvements at Two Worcester Fields

The second half of 2019 was FILLED with ribbon cuttings at parks across the city. Now, District 5 City Councilor Matt Wally is asking to get in on the action in his district. 

Wally is asking City Manager Ed Augustus to develop plans for making improvements to Duffy Field and Foley Stadium in an effort to increase the availability of athletic fields.

Now that Foley Stadium is off the new Doherty High radar, it would seemingly make sense to pump some money into some new seats which it desperately needs. 

For those not familiar with Duffy field, it’s a nice neighborhood park with a baseball diamond and a small playground. It’s tucked away off Newton Square between Newton Ave. and Chalmers St. 

 

 


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