Worcester’s Christopher Columbus statue stays, as City Council votes against removal

WORCESTER – The Christopher Columbus statue, which has become a lightning rod during the past month, will remain in front of Union Station, at least for the foreseeable future.The City Council voted 8-2 Tuesday night to “file” an order filed by District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera that called on City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. to work…

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Worcester pursues police body cameras and a way to pay for them

WORCESTER – City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. says he is putting together a strategy for full implementation of a police body camera program.He told the City Council Tuesday night he has been meeting with Police Chief Steven Sargent and Timothy McGourthy, the city’s chief financial officer, to develop the plan.The manager informed the council…

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