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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 16h

Let me add:city manager has kept us up to date that the report was coming. Council was fully aware that was incoming. To attack the WRRB is ridiculous. The city council will ultimately make a decision & none of us know what the manager’s recommendation will be.

Tired of crying maga babies.

Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 17h

This is a great report by a non-partisan, neutral, research organization. I look forward to debate the formation of a CRB on the floor. This is the report that the City Manager himself requested.

Anyways, let’s definitely talk about it when the Manager brings his rec forward.

Worcester Regional Research Bureau @wrrbureau.bsky.social · 1d

WRRB releases: Overdue for Civilian Oversight: A Pathway for Lasting Police Reform.

Civilian oversight has been debated in Worcester for 50+ years. Worcester stands as one of few major cities without a civilian review board.

Read the report: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025... #WorcPoli

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 17h

Good for Hank for pushing back against ridiculous assertions that Mr. Matthews is biased. I know fact-based research is triggering, I know. I know. Hush little baby hush.

TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 18h

Big show this morning!

7:35- WRRB Executive Director & CEO Paul Matthews will talk about their report looking at a civilian review board of the police
8:05- #TheRundown with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social

Call or text us @ 774-364-8255 to join

AM-830, WCRN
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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 18h

Big show this morning!

7:35- WRRB Executive Director & CEO Paul Matthews will talk about their report looking at a civilian review board of the police
8:05- #TheRundown with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social

Call or text us @ 774-364-8255 to join

AM-830, WCRN
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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 17h

This is a great report by a non-partisan, neutral, research organization. I look forward to debate the formation of a CRB on the floor. This is the report that the City Manager himself requested.

Anyways, let’s definitely talk about it when the Manager brings his rec forward.

Worcester Regional Research Bureau @wrrbureau.bsky.social · 1d

WRRB releases: Overdue for Civilian Oversight: A Pathway for Lasting Police Reform.

Civilian oversight has been debated in Worcester for 50+ years. Worcester stands as one of few major cities without a civilian review board.

Read the report: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025... #WorcPoli

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 1d

TONIGHT 6 pm!

Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 2d

📢The former Worcester Academy Athletic field on Stafford St, has been sold. A proposal is going to the Planning Board. I've invited the developer team to a nbd meeting.

📅 Tue, Oct 14th, 6 pm

📍Christ the Fellowship Church, 1411 Main St.

🅿️arking: Lot to the left of the church or at City Line.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 1d

I’m digging the ax throwing 🧐🤭🤣

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 1d

Oh I like this! Will be supporting this effort ❤️

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 1d

Some good prizes!

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Proceeds support community events, school enrichment programs, teacher appreciation, the school library, the Pre-K and Kindergarten field trip, and spree day (to name a few!)

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 1d

I can vouch for this! Several sitting city councilors and candidates for office have not shown up to several forums.

Sue Coghlin Mailman - Worcester School Committee @suemailman.bsky.social · 1d

Unlike @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social several district councilors have NOT shown up. Thank you Etel

Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 1d

Come hear from your District Councilors:

➡️ TOMORROW, Wed, Oct 15th, 7 pm, Mechanics Hall

➡️ Wednesday, Oct 29th, 6 pm District 5 forum, IBEW Hall, Mill St.

I’ve participated in all forums organized by: NAACP, African community & the LGBTQIA+ organizations.

Democracy requires showing up.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 1d

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 1d

Come hear from your District Councilors:

➡️ TOMORROW, Wed, Oct 15th, 7 pm, Mechanics Hall

➡️ Wednesday, Oct 29th, 6 pm District 5 forum, IBEW Hall, Mill St.

I’ve participated in all forums organized by: NAACP, African community & the LGBTQIA+ organizations.

Democracy requires showing up.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 2d

This proposal will also go to the Conservation Commission as Kettle Brook runs through it. I look forward to sharing that meeting date/time so interested folks can attend and ask questions.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 2d

📢The former Worcester Academy Athletic field on Stafford St, has been sold. A proposal is going to the Planning Board. I've invited the developer team to a nbd meeting.

📅 Tue, Oct 14th, 6 pm

📍Christ the Fellowship Church, 1411 Main St.

🅿️arking: Lot to the left of the church or at City Line.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

My pleasure. Whether it’s a fire devastating small businesses on Pleasant Street or a gas station proposal threatening to displace beloved businesses on Hope Avenue, I’ll show up.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

“You have restored my faith in politicians. You went above and beyond for us and I will never forget that”, he said to me.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

I agree. I stopped by Giovanni’s recently to check on him. The business is thriving and a new barbershop has moved in the small plaza.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

Eventually neighbors were successful at thwarting this proposed development that would have displaced businesses, polluted the area, and caused major traffic congestion. Gas stations are not what neighbors want.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

When a proposed development to displace Giovanni’s & the small businesses near it to place a gas station was announced, I convened a meeting with the developer, property owner and the neighborhood so neighbors could ask questions & express concerns.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

Giovani’s Italian Bakery & Deli is one of the most beloved small businesses in the Hope Avenue neighborhood.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 4d

Omg. Omg. Omg. I confess!!! I am antifa - my Albanian grandfather fought Italian occupiers AND I am also part of the “homeless network”. Busted.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 5d

It was soo good to see you both!! Let’s go!!

Sue Coghlin Mailman - Worcester School Committee @suemailman.bsky.social · 5d

Out here this chilly am. Cambridge and Southbridegs st. Who’s one of the first beeps! Councilor Haxhiaj! Go Etel! 🗳️

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 5d

I’m out there talking to voters, he’s out there trolling my house. Weird. Say, you gonna show to any forums or you’re a bit scared to debate me inside the ring of ideas. 😁🥊😉

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 5d

Ah yes. I’m sure these are the same folks that if their family member fell into homelessness would 1000% send them to a “poor farm” to be “cured”.

They don’t think of themselves as ever experiencing homelessness in their lives, therefore a poor farm is definitely acceptable for other people.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 5d

That we have an aspiring public servant spill out things like this on a public stage followed by claps, is very concerning.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 5d

I would’ve liked to ask: can homeless women & children in our shelters apply to this “poor farm”?

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