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The pride of Grafton Hill. Truth Seeker. Worcester Advocate.
2016: John Fresolo’s bar, Rocky’s Food & Spirits, had its liquor license suspended after repeated violations. Commissioners said he “didn’t respect the law. Should business ethics reflect political leadership?
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License suspension for Rocky's; harsh words for owner Fresolo
WORCESTER — License commissioners Thursday had harsh words for former state Rep. John P. Fresolo, owner of a Kelley Square bar, suspending the establishment's liquor license for seven days because of…
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November 3, 2025 at 2:17 AM
2016: John Fresolo’s bar, Rocky’s Food & Spirits, had its liquor license suspended after repeated violations. Commissioners said he “didn’t respect the law. Should business ethics reflect political leadership?
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Fresolo’s 2016 comeback bid raised old ethics questions.
Forgive and forget, or remember at the polls?
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Forgive and forget, or remember at the polls?
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Under cloud, Worcester Democrat Fresolo resigns House seat - The Boston Globe
A veteran Democratic state representative from Worcester resigned Wednesday just as a House panel was poised to recommend that he be disciplined as part of an ethics investigation.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Fresolo’s 2016 comeback bid raised old ethics questions.
Forgive and forget, or remember at the polls?
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Forgive and forget, or remember at the polls?
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May 2013 — Worcester Rep. John Fresolo resigns after a closed-door ethics probe into “serious allegations,” including per-diem abuse. The findings were never made public. Do secret investigations protect the powerful?
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Massachusetts lawmaker 'took pictures of his genitals and put them on a female coworker's computer'
The ethics committee has not formally reprimanded the individual in charge, but it is being widely reported that Democratic State Representative John Fresolo is the one behind the scandal.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
May 2013 — Worcester Rep. John Fresolo resigns after a closed-door ethics probe into “serious allegations,” including per-diem abuse. The findings were never made public. Do secret investigations protect the powerful?
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2008 flashback: Rep. John Fresolo opposed same-sex marriage, marijuana decriminalization, and banning dog racing, while supporting the death penalty.
Do these views still represent Worcester voters in 2025?
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Do these views still represent Worcester voters in 2025?
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October 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
2008 flashback: Rep. John Fresolo opposed same-sex marriage, marijuana decriminalization, and banning dog racing, while supporting the death penalty.
Do these views still represent Worcester voters in 2025?
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Do these views still represent Worcester voters in 2025?
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In 2005, Fresolo’s family life became headline news after DSS substantiated abuse allegations. He and his ex-wife denied them. Almost two decades later, what has Worcester learned about accountability in public office?
Fresolo denies child abuse
Dogged by allegations that he physically abused his 13-year-old daughter, state Rep. John P. Fresolo, D-Worcester, yesterday issued a signed written statement that said, “I have never, nor would I ev…
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October 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
In 2005, Fresolo’s family life became headline news after DSS substantiated abuse allegations. He and his ex-wife denied them. Almost two decades later, what has Worcester learned about accountability in public office?
Worcester’s landscape has evolved, but core issues persist: housing, jobs, schools, public safety. What should be the #1 priority for candidates right now? New voters—your take?
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October 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Worcester’s landscape has evolved, but core issues persist: housing, jobs, schools, public safety. What should be the #1 priority for candidates right now? New voters—your take?
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2006: After former aide Melissa Murgo announced she’d run against Rep. John Fresolo, he accused her of “taking advantage of an unfortunate family experience.” Murgo said simply: “We deserve better.” Was it personal — or political?
Fresolo lashes out at former aide
Democratic state Rep. John P. Fresolo of Worcester yesterday accused his former legislative aide of exploiting difficulties in his personal life in deciding to run against him this year in a party pr…
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October 14, 2025 at 11:56 PM
2006: After former aide Melissa Murgo announced she’d run against Rep. John Fresolo, he accused her of “taking advantage of an unfortunate family experience.” Murgo said simply: “We deserve better.” Was it personal — or political?
2006: Melissa Murgo, once Rep. John Fresolo’s aide, ran against him — saying Worcester deserved better leadership. Even those closest to him wanted change. Do insiders make the best challengers or should voters prefer outsiders?
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Fresolo lashes out at former aide
Democratic state Rep. John P. Fresolo of Worcester yesterday accused his former legislative aide of exploiting difficulties in his personal life in deciding to run against him this year in a party pr…
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October 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
2006: Melissa Murgo, once Rep. John Fresolo’s aide, ran against him — saying Worcester deserved better leadership. Even those closest to him wanted change. Do insiders make the best challengers or should voters prefer outsiders?
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Joe Petty has been Worcester’s mayor for a long time. Does long-term leadership support progress—or limit fresh perspectives? #LocalLeadership #Worcester
October 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Joe Petty has been Worcester’s mayor for a long time. Does long-term leadership support progress—or limit fresh perspectives? #LocalLeadership #Worcester
Worcester flashback: In 2005, DSS confirmed abuse allegations against Rep. John Fresolo — later denied by both him and his ex-wife. Should family life affect political life?
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October 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Worcester flashback: In 2005, DSS confirmed abuse allegations against Rep. John Fresolo — later denied by both him and his ex-wife. Should family life affect political life?
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2013: Rep. John Fresolo resigned in scandal. Dan Donahue took over, promising reform. 12 years later—has leadership improved or just changed faces? @billshaner.bsky.social @mayorjoepetty.bsky.social @adambassofmass.bsky.social @speedofwhite.bsky.social
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October 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
2013: Rep. John Fresolo resigned in scandal. Dan Donahue took over, promising reform. 12 years later—has leadership improved or just changed faces? @billshaner.bsky.social @mayorjoepetty.bsky.social @adambassofmass.bsky.social @speedofwhite.bsky.social
2006 flashback: Rep. John Fresolo was locked in St. John’s Cemetery and admitted to damaging the gate to get out. Now he’s running for District 3. Do we really want him back in office?
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Cell phone could solve grave issue
How many times has this happened to you?
You’re a state legislator headed to an important meeting when you suddenly decide to stop at St. John’s Cemetery to visit the grave of someone you later dec…
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October 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
2006 flashback: Rep. John Fresolo was locked in St. John’s Cemetery and admitted to damaging the gate to get out. Now he’s running for District 3. Do we really want him back in office?
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