Scott O'Connell

Freelance writer, formerly at Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

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@TracyNovick @telegramdotcom @worcesterpublic Yes, I’ll ask the editors to change it. My mistake.

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@TracyNovick @ajayiharris @RickCinclair Can’t take any credit for this one.

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Binienda, who came to post in 2016, will stay on until her contract ends next June. Mayor Petty promises a transparent, nationwide search for her replacement.

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6-1 #Worcester school com vote tonight spells end of Binienda era for @worcesterpublic; committee will launch search for new superintendent.

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Callout time: Parents, students and educators in #Worcester/Central Mass., hoping to hear your thoughts on mask-wearing for upcoming school year (should it be required? Will you/your child wear one regardless?). Please reach me at Scott.O'[email protected].

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As the tear down of old South High begins in #Worcester, we’re hoping to hear from alumni about their memories of the old high school - if you’d like to give your thoughts, please reach out to Scott.O’[email protected].

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Shepard was a Black soldier, one of many who died in battle without the recognition they deserved, ceremony speakers said.

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Visitors leave roses at the grave of Pvt. William Shepard, killed in action during WWI, during this morning’s #MemorialDay ceremony in #Worcester at Hope Cemetery.

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US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield addresses the @holy_cross class of 2021 via video screen at today’s graduation.

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@holy_cross graduation getting underway at Fitton Field. Students I spoke with obviously happy to be here in person.

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Grads understandably happy to just be here, after this year, “instead of walking in front of a tv,” as senior Dylan Pella put it.

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In #Dudley today for @Nichols_College graduation. Class of 2021 gets their degrees soon; there’s another ceremony tomorrow for the class of 2020.

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Monfredo, Biancheria opposing.

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Approaching two hours now of public comment on sex ed decision at @worcesterpublic school committee meeting. Pretty mixed, for and against.

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School committee members had their say, and the vote is in: 5-2 in favor of implementing RRR sex Ed curriculum in K-12.

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Attn @worcesterpublic parents and students: how is day 1 of full in-person learning going? Looking for feedback for story today - drop a line at Scott.o’connell@telegram.

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Chair Molly McCullough and member Jack Foley voted in favor, vice chair John Monfredo voted against. Story coming soon.

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Comprehensive sex ed in @worcesterpublic passed first hurdle tonight, as school standing committee on teaching, learning and student supports voted in favor of adopting RRR program.