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What It's Worth #107: Wal-Mart

Submitted by wccatv on June 7, 2007 - 3:09pm.
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Tommy Colletta talks with Shannon Senior of Worcester First and Al Norman of Sprawl Busters.

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MassBay Film Project presents "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price"

Submitted by shannon on March 23, 2007 - 12:05am.
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04/09/2007 - 7:00pm
04/09/2007 - 9:00pm

The MassBay Film Project presents:

SPECIAL AWARENESS RAISING ENCORE PRESENTATION of
"Wal*Mart: The High Cost of Low Price"

MONDAY, APRIL 9 @ 7:00PM
RALPH'S DINER
148 GROVE ST.
WORCESTER

Come fight local "progress" with this special encore screening of the documentary film sensation that's changing the largest company on earth. The film features the deeply personal stories and everyday lives of families and communities struggling to survive in a Wal-Mart world. It's an emotional journey that will challenge the way you think, feel...and shop.
Admission: $5.00

This Week on "What It's Worth" - "Wal-Mart: Bad for the Community?"

Submitted by shannon on March 20, 2007 - 12:24pm.
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This week on "What It's Worth", my guest will be John Harvey. When he and his wife found out about a nearby Wal-Mart coming to town, they formed a citizen's group called Our Lancaster First to encourage Smart Growth development as a better alternative to big-box retail. Find out why one community in Massachusetts (out of hundreds across the country) is fighting to keep Wal-Mart out.

Tuesday, March 20th at 9:30pm
Wednesday, March 21st at 10:30am and 7pm

Watch WCCA TV Channel 13
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Streaming on the web at WCCAtv.com!

Discussion on the Proposed Wal-Mart in Worcester

Submitted by Anonymous on March 7, 2007 - 1:33pm.
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03/07/2007 - 6:00pm
03/07/2007 - 7:00pm

As reported in the T&G, an obscenely large Wal-Mart has been proposed in Quinsigamond Village. I'm one concerned citizen looking to meet other concerned citizens to discuss options for the city's unusually rapid development for a project of this size. A public meeting is scheduled for the 21st.

So without further delay, I'm having an informal, short-notice meeting tonight. I'll be at Java Hut in Worcester hoping to speak to others about what I've learned about the project so far. If you can't make it, but want to share your thoughts and be added to the mailing list, please write to me at worcesterfirst@gmail.com.

Thanks!
Shannon Senior

Call to WCCA Producers: Discuss Proposed Wal-Mart in Worcester

Submitted by shannon on March 6, 2007 - 12:42am.
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Dear media makers: 

As you probably heard, a Wal-Mart Supercenter proposal for Quinsigamond Village will soon be before the Planning Board:

http://telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070222/NEWS/702220779/1116

Wal-Mart is the largest employer in the country, now the largest company in the world, and some want it to come within our city limits. It also happens to be one of the most controversial corporate entities in the world, facing well documented lawsuits for a wide range of unfair labor practices. Wal-Mart wants us to have a "Supercenter", which is a vast store about the equivalent of 4 football fields. There is no denying that a retail project of this size would have an impact for the area (traffic, environmental, quality of life). Most importantly, it is not a done deal! It has not been approved yet.. which is good because most Worcester residents did not see this coming. We need to start discussing this ASAP and inquire about the details of this plan for the city.

At WCCA, we have a free and powerful medium to examine possible implications. The beauty of "The People's Channel" is that we can talk about important issues facing our communities, ones that corporate media would rather not discuss.  There is a lot of strong opinion in this city on all sides, so please consider using some of your time to talk about it. Please let me know if you want to talk or if you want any help in putting a show/event together.

Thank you,

Shannon Senior, Concerned Citizen and Fellow Producer

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