Happy Mother’s Day to all. For those missing their mothers, I am sending a prayers that you feel their love, either from the warm sun on your face, or a gentle breeze across your brow.

Consolidation among apparatus manufacturers has led to skyrocketing costs and delays, putting lives at risk while old, unsafe equipment remains in use. The International Association of Fire Fighters & American Economic Liberties Project is urging the FTC and the Antitrust Division to investigate this crisis. reuters.com/sustainability…

FYI: #VeteransDay #MemorialDay #ArmedForcesDay #service #sacrifice #KnowtheDifference

Thank you also to the Gold Star and Blue Star families, you are always in my prayers.

Going to brag a little…today, my husband and I celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary. It wasn’t always peaches and cream, but when you are married to someone who understands it is about all of us together, the dream works. Grateful to God for this match made in heaven!

Want to become a Worcester Firefighter? Join us for an upcoming info session to learn how to take the first steps toward your future in the Fire service.

Worcester lost a hero four years ago, but his memory has spurred so many positive things, including water safety and training and the development of the “Manny Tube”. Manny was a force, and if you were fortunate enough to be in his presence when he flashed that million dollar

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US withdraws some diplomats and military families from the Middle East amid Iran tensions cnn.it/4kUW7JE

Honored to celebrate Josefina Velez as she’s named a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine by @masscsw! For 44 years, Josefina has helped Worcester families with compassion & integrity. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! #CommonwealthHeroine #MAPoli #MALeg

Join us on Saturday, August 16 at Friendly House as the WPD takes on the WFD. There will be a dunk contest and a 3-point contest along with raffles and food for sale. The recipient of the Sgt. Derrick Leto Scholarship will also be announced.

If you’re thinking about becoming a Worcester police officer, join us at our information session TONIGHT.

You might have seen or heard the District 5 Councilor criticizing me for not bringing her order to implement MGL Chapter 148, Section 26I to the Public Safety Committee for a hearing. In her post, she has mistakenly accused me of placing our fire fighters and citizens at risk,