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Todd Kirrane

@toddkirrane.bsky.social
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Dance dad, husband to a crazy wife, Auburn MA Selectman, USA Dance, Inc VP, Transportation nerd, & former Republican turned Dem activist. Personal account.

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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Refreshed crosswalks, with a twist, to show pride for our local Greek community, support the St Spyridon Greek Festival this weekend in Worcester, and improve visibility for pedestrian safety. www.gfwoo.com #streetsforpeople #pedestriansafety #greekfestival #worcester
Volunteers painting the inside of the crosswalks blue to mimic the Greek FlagPicture of the final blue and white crosswalks at the intersection of Elm and Russell in Worcester, MA with the backdrop of the St Spyridon Greek Cathedral Picture of the final blue and white crosswalks symbolizing the Greek flag at the intersection of Cedar and Russell in Worcester, MA with the backdrop of Elm Park
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
It amazes me how far we have regressed as a society. From devices & Ai controlling our lives to the stuff in our food to how we treat each other to how design where we live - it just seems like somewhere our train jumped the tracks. Just another piece of evidence www.facebook.com/share/r/1J5C...
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Worcester peeps: Due to an expected snowstorm, a Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will go into effect at 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5. To learn more, visit www.worcesterma.gov/announcement... __________________________________
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Worcester peeps: The Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will be lifted at 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1. Residents who parked in municipal garages during the ban have until 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2 to exit without charge. Learn more: www.worcesterma.gov/announcement...
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Worcester peeps - since the alert system is still down: Due to an expected snowstorm, a Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will go into effect at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. To learn more, visit www.worcesterma.gov/announcement...
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
The Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will be lifted at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. Residents who parked in municipal garages during the ban have until 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 to exit without charge.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Sending warm wishes for a joyful Kwanzaa to those members of our community who celebrate.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
For Worcester peeps since CodeRed is still down: Due to an expected snowstorm, a Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will go into effect at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. To learn more, visit www.worcesterma.gov/announcement...
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Worcester peeps not on Facebook: The Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will be lifted at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. Residents who parked in municipal garages during the ban have until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 to exit without charge.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
For Worcester peeps. Parking ban starts at 8am on Tuesday, December 23rd. Garages free as of 9pm on Monday, December 22nd.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Chag Urim Sameach to all of my family, friends, and residents of Auburn who celebrate Hanukkah
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Worcester residents: The Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will be lifted at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Residents who parked in municipal garages during the ban have until 12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 to exit without charge.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Worcester residents: Due to an expected snowstorm, a Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will go into effect at 12 a.m. (midnight) Sunday, Dec. 14. Learn more: www.worcesterma.gov/announcement...
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Declared Winter Parking Ban to Take Effect at Midnight Sunday | City of Worcester
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Josh Boucher @jgboucher.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Re: Pleasant St/122 MassDOT redesign. I’m sick and tired of the two old lines (1) no one bikes in Worcester, let’s not add more bike lanes! (2) Worcester is unique, we can’t make it like Boston! On (1) literally people feel unsafe biking, so maybe this can change that? (2) it’s not trying to be!
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Vision Zero’s failure pattern in 26 US Cities: “Motorists are hostile to measures that slow traffic and favor pedestrians. Local leaders give token or tepid support. Spending on pedestrian-friendly improvements is not prioritized” Hopefully Mass communities can do better. wapo.st/49WM4BI
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America’s plan to protect pedestrians failed. A young woman’s death reveals why.
U.S. officials adopted Europe's Vision Zero initiative, but many cities have seen an increase in pedestrian fatalities despite efforts to improve road safety.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
This young man has it exactly right.
A tweet from “Adam Mockler @adammockler” reads:
“Stephen Miller just went on Fox News and said telling troops to refuse illegal orders is an ‘open act of insurrection.’ He is telling on himself.
They are planning to give illegal orders, and they want a military that will follow them blindly.”
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
I don’t know him personally, but I’m told he’s a @massdems.bsky.social central MA leader which leaves me to wonder if this is really what our party leaders should be saying about female candidates for office from our own party? With Dems like this, who needs MAGA Republicans? Do better!
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Setti was an excellent Mayor in Newton who I proudly voted for and I always hoped that he would re-enter politics and seek higher office. RIP Mr Mayor.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Congratulations to Auburn Town Meeting for approving the last of the required zoning changes to comply with the MBTA Communities Act.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
This is the leadership I would have liked to see in Massachusetts instead of a political press conference that encouraged donating more. I’ll donate - but real leadership from a Governor would have been nice. Betting Sonia Chang Diaz would have delivered www.fox9.com/video/1730681
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Gov. Walz announces $4 million for MN food shelves [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding for Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for countless Minnesota families.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
I honestly find it hilarious that maga right wingers love to call people ‘snowflakes’ &mention safe spaces. But release a light hearted educational quiz about walking, biking, traffic safety and watch them loose their minds. I wonder if they see the irony in being so triggered by a Facebook post?
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Excited to add “watching concrete dry” to my skill set on Linked In. 😀
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Oliver 🏳️‍🌈 @ojc.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Love that Worcester DTM has put these up on select crosswalks in the city. Small sample size, but I really think they help! I feel like I’ve had cars stop for me that normally wouldn’t. @steverolle.bsky.social @toddkirrane.bsky.social
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Speed humps/cushions/tables & raised crosswalks all reduce motor vehicle speeds, increases safety for all roadway users, & save lives. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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All Hail the Humble Speed Hump
These simple, cheap traffic-calming devices are both effective and wildly popular with (most) residents. Here’s why more cities are going all-in on speed humps.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Glad that our office, Worcester DTM, could support and play a role in this great Main South CDC #streetart project to improve safety and access for vulnerable roadway users while building/celebrating community. Check out the amazing artist JennessaBurks_Art on Facebook #streetsforpeople
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Great use of street art in Worcester’s Main South to beautify the area, build community, & improve safety for all. TY Main South CDC for securing the grant & organizing this event. Glad Worcester DTM could offer support. Looking forward to its completion next week. PC David Jerry. #streetsforpeople
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Want to know when something is going terribly wrong domestically under a Republican president? They start an unprovoked war with a Middle Eastern country. #nokings #nowarwithiran
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Ensuring children can safely walk, bike, & roll to school needs to be a priority for any community that wants to be considered safe & accessible for all. TY MassDOT & Mass Safe Routes to School for recognizing the efforts of our interdepartmental task force in Worcester over the last 2 years.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Happy Pride Month. Looking forward to a day when society lets go of its fear & hatred and simply lets love win. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Image with different colored hands holding pride flags with the words Pride Month Love Wins
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Grateful for the support & trust of my fellow board members who unanimously elected me to be the new Vice Chair of the Town of Auburn Select Board
Picture of Auburn Town Hall, a quintessential white New England style wood building with a steeple and a monument in front honoring those who served in World War 1.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Not getting into the politics of it - but wanted to provide info. In 2024 Worcester installed (for 1st time) 20 permanent speed humps & 44 seasonal humps. This year we’re constructing 36 permanent, 3 raised x-walks, & 40 seasonal humps. To grow from 20 seasonal to this in 2 years is a good thing.
Worcester Vision Zero logo an inverted triangle with a pedestrian crossing the street with the text Vision Zero Worcester
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Last night the Auburn Select Board voted unanimously to appoint Dori Vecchio as our next Town Manager.I was very impressed with her experience,vision & performance as our interim for the last 4 months. I look forward to working with her to keep Auburn moving forward. www.linkedin.com/in/dori-a-ve...
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Dori A. Vecchio, M.P.A. - AUBURN, TOWN OF | LinkedIn
Experienced Municipal Executive Manager with over 25 years experience. Skilled in problem… · Experience: AUBURN, TOWN OF · Education: Clark University · Location: Greater Boston · 500+ connections on ...
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
One of the greatest characters on one of the greatest shows depicting classic Boston.
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Drew @dschnoeb.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Ice Agents in Worcester, MA RIGHT NOW attempting to take 2 women and a baby. City Council Member @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social attempting to help her. Please share far and wide ASAP!
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Looking forward to see what they have to present on potential improvements to public transportation in Worcester by faculty and staff from Tufts University
Image of title slide for “Real Rapid Transit for Worcester”
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
When I first ran, I said that if @TownofAuburn was going to be serious about helping our seniors age in place, we needed to get serious about tax reform. That’s why I co-authored an article for Town Meeting to file home rule legislation to update the 41C Senior Property Tax benefit.
Picture of an old man and old woman holding a card board cut of out their house
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Senate Leader Schumer is the exact reason why Democrats get pushed around and can’t win. If our leadership doesn’t have a spine, how can we expect voters to believe we are serious about fighting for them? He needs to go, now!
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Proud of the work our staff has been doing in Worcester along with our partners in Police, Fire, DPW&P, School, Public Health & other departments. Especially grateful for the leadership & support of our City Manager, Mayor, Councilors, advocates. Check out this & more www.worcesterma.gov/mobility
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Transportation & Mobility | City of Worcester, MA
Welcome to the official governmental website for the City of Worcester, MA. Here you will find all city administration, services and information related to Worcester.
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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
I get very in the weeds about this because I teach about how we develop and maintain hope, and ultimately I don't think having hope means we think things will be okay. I think it means that we believe there's something worth fighting for.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
All federal funding stopped, prescription drug price controls removed, all IGs who are there to ensure our money is not misappropriated are fired, PFAS pollution limits in water is removed, withdrawn from WHO & Paris Climate Agreement, froze all health related reports & communications 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️
A bumper sticker that reads Are we great yet? ‘Cause I just feel embarrassed
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Massachusetts Politics @mapoli.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Gov. Healey’s 2026 budget proposal would layoff half of the state’s mental health case workers who help thousands of MA’s most vulnerable residents. “Phew, Trump is distracting everyone. Let’s lay-off mental health case workers.” Reporters should hound her. www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/...
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
President Carter represented the best of American values & was the epitome of what a true national leader should be. Long after leaving office, he used his status & skills to better the lives of thousands through his work with @habitatforhumanity.bsky.social Doubt we’ll see another like him.
Image of President Jimmy Carter wearing a white hard hat that says Habitat for Humanity and work gloves building a wall of a house.
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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Reminder to slow down, to not look at your phone while driving, and to drive as if you care about not killing people.
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Oliver 🏳️‍🌈 @ojc.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
“Why don’t kids go outside to play like I did??” the boomers ask..
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate today.
Image of Santa Claus wearing a yamaka holding a menorah and a Rabbi wearing a Santa hat holding a sack of presets embracing with a caption the reads Merry Hanukkah Happy Christmas
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Simple changes can save lives. Join @consumerreports.bsky.social @americawalks.bsky.social & @bikeleague.bsky.social in urging NHTSA to require vehicle designs that protect pedestrians in crashes - which 75% of Americans support. Sign the petition: advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_releas...
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With Pedestrian Deaths at Crisis Levels, Consumer Reports Supports Lifesaving Proposed Safety Standard for the Front of Vehicles
Nationally representative CR survey finds 75% of Americans would back new regulation to protect pedestrians, even if it led to design or styling changes on…
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Elections have consequences.The latest cut by Republicans is the 1st of many attacks to come against most vulnerable, including first responders who continue to pay the price for their bravery on 9/11. Their Union should have thought about that before supporting the GOP www.amny.com/new-york/nyc...
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NYC firefighter unions demand Congress fully fund 9/11 health care, and ‘never forget’ sacrifices of those who worked during recovery | amNewYork
New York's firefighters unions are calling out federal lawmakers, demanding that they heed their promise to “never forget” the sacrifices incurred during the
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
I guess he’ll keep his promise to not tax overtime - because there won’t be overtime pay.This decision is just the beginning of the process to attack the upward mobility of the working class. Still dumbfounded that 1/2 of the country isn’t capable of critical thinking. www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...
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Federal Court Strikes Down Biden’s Overtime Expansion: What This Means for Higher Education
A federal judge in Texas has struck down the Biden administration’s overtime expansion rule, which was set to increase the salary threshold for overtime eligibility to $58,656 as of Jan. 1, 2025.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Fruits & vegetables, cars, car parts, crude oil, petroleum gas, lumber, mattresses-all of these we import from our 2 largest trading partners: Mexico & Canada. Tell me again how electing Donald Trump was going to result in cheaper prices for consumer goods on day 1? www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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Trump promises a 25% tariff on products from Mexico, Canada
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he would sign an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on all products coming in to the United States from Mexico and Canada.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
At what point can we as a nation stop pretending and admit that it has NEVER been about ‘pro-life’, it’s always been about controlling the reproductive rights and health care access for women amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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Texas woman dies after receiving inadequate treatment for a miscarriage | Texas | The Guardian
Porsha Ngumezi, 35, is the fifth woman pregnant ProPublica reports to have died in connection to the fall of Roe v Wade
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