Radio Worcester’s Talk of the Commonwealth

Tim Murray speaks with the Talk of the Commonwealth about the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce's involvement in the Worcester Food Hub, a partnership that provides commercial kitchen space and resources for food businesses. It also highlights the Chamber's role in the Worcester Green Corps, a collaborative effort to clean up and beautify the city.

Ryan Kittredge, ClearPath Financial Partners, discusses the key differences between traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs, and when it may be beneficial to consider a Roth conversion.

The Rundown looks at top stories in the news with Tom Marino of Thisweekinworcester.com and Mark Henderson of the016.com.

The Worcester Green Corps is actively engaged in cleaning up litter and conducting recycling audits in various neighborhoods around Worcester. Amelia speaks with Hank about how they help educate the public on proper recycling practices, as improper "wish cycling" can contaminate the recycling stream.

Every Friday at 8 on the Talk of the Commonwealth the Political Roundtable looks at the top National stories. 

Worcester District 5 City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj is vowing to continue serving her constituents while fighting charges stemming from her involvement in a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Eureka Street earlier this year.

The conversation covers several topics related to the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, including the redesign of Mill Street, the city's commitment to Vision Zero and making the city more walkable, the development around the Worcester Red Sox stadium, and the city's efforts to address homelessness.

The Rundown, Tom Marino, thisweekinworcester.com, and Mark Henderson, the016.com, look at the stories everyone is talking about. Both express surprise that the charges against District 5 City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj stemming from the protest against the ICE action on Eureka St. had not been dropped.

Mill St. is back as a topic in Worcester. The street has a long history as a throughfare for speeding and accidents. City Councilor Moe Bergman is questioning how much of an impact the redesign of the street has had on safety. Many residents have expressed their unhappiness with the city's redesign and that has led to questions of what future street configurations will look like.

There is ongoing debate around the city's "Vision Zero" plan to make Mill Street safer for pedestrians and cyclists, with some residents disputing the city's data on reduced accidents and speeding. City Manager Eric Batista stops by the Talk of the Commonwealth to set things straight. He is clear the city is committed to making streets safer