Yesterday, I had a visit from Mayor Joe O'Brien and City Councilor Rick Rushton. I thought this was a nice gesture on their part, but then Joe took out a Key to the City and presented me with it!
Honestly, I'm overwhelmed at this kind of validation!
We talked about the online conversation, and how it's been building and building over the past three years. More people are joining in, and apparently this kind of activity really does get noticed at City Hall.
I want to publicly thank the City for this symbol of validation, and say that nothing could have been further from my expectations yesterday!
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Congratulations Jeff, that's quite the honor. And if we stop and think about what these sorts of gestures really mean, nobody is more deserving.
Jeff, that is so awesome. Congratulations!
well deserved jeff!
It is fantastic that your efforts have been not only noticed, but validated, congratulations!
Well deserved! Congratulations Jeff!
C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S* Jeff!
Well deserved!
And bravo to Mayor O'Brien & Councilor Rushton!
;o)
- Lee
They couldn't have given it to a more deserving fellow, Jeff. Congratulations!
congratulations!
Congratulations, Jeff!
While you may feel overwhelmed, you rightfully deserve the key to the City and I tip my hat to Mayor O'Brien, Councilor Rushton and the City Council on acknowledging your voice and contributions to the City.
There are few people that would "risk" writing a blog about the city that they live in, which both praises and questions what transpires.
Again, congratulations and you continue to be a Positive Innovator(PI).
Peace!
Congratulations.
Well deserved!
Sometimes things seem so right with the world....
I just wonder what took 'em so long?
Congratulations to you my friend. Well deserved and very much earned.
congratulations Jeff! You truely deserve that award. Love JANE
Congratulations. What a classy move on their part. Outstanding. :-)
-GWH
Congratulations! That is fantastic!
Couldn't be better chosen Jeff! Congratulations!
Jeff,
If the City's politicians never award another Key to the City, their raison d'tre would have been accomplished. Well done and wishing you well.
ben
Congratulations, Jeff. You definitely deserve it. I very much enjoy your take on the city - warts and all. Many other outlets just focus on the warts.
Jeff
Congrats.. I love that picture of you on your blog from the WoMag story.
You have inspired alot of people to not be afraid to say what they are thinking.
Bill
OMG !!! What a absolutly AWSOME event for you !!!! We have been friends for a number of years now, and I read your blog religously ( minus 2 points for spelling), and with some of your views that you post, I would never even imagined this happinging !!! Not that you don't deservie it , you most certianally do, but WOW !!! That is so GREAT !!! You must have more readers than I thought !!! So I hope you don't mind a little plug here ( LOL ) I am now the Assistant Manager at Monro on Belmont Street ( Rt 9 ), and anyone that mentions your blog will get 20% off any service. Sorry for the shameless plug LOL. Me & Mindy hope you are feeling better and hope to see you out at an event real soon !!! Love as allways Bud,,, Deano & Mindy
Dear Jeff congradulations on your recent award of the KEY to the CITY. It's mention of it had me look you up, and I'm glad I did. Thank you for careing enough about the city that I love to want to write about it. I look forward to reading your articles. Sincerly Bob Grogan.
Congrats - you deserve it :) How about posting a picture of the key?
Love,
Your favorite sister-in-law
hired the final band for the 2011 Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival...former New Orleans cabbie Mem Shannnon turned musician....Mem Shannon & The Membership will be closing out the festival WormTown...front row seats for you mate!
Much deserved, Jeff! Glad that they took note and acted on it. Stay strong, sir.
Tina
Congratulations !!! This blog has been a great service to the people of Worcester. You deserve it !!
Congrats Jeff!
I heard they changed all the locks this morning. Ha ! bada boom!
Seriously, a great honor congrats !
Congrats!! Well deserved :)
A wonderful tribute. Congratulations on this validation.
Well earned!
Chris
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