Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray travels to southern Worcester County on Friday to join Representative Geraldo Alicea (D-Charlton) discussing economic development in Charlton, and joining local officials to discuss the Southbridge Armory. 

“It is a privilege and an honor to have the Lieutenant Governor visiting Southern Worcester County on Friday,” Rep. Alicea stated. “I have promised the people of the 6th Worcester District that I would bring prominent state officials to Central Massachusetts to learn more about the issues and concerns that face our area.” 

The afternoon will begin with a tour of the Millennium Power Plant in Charlton. It will be followed by an event at the Southbridge Armory featuring a discussion of the youth social services programs currently being run out of the armory. 

"I look forward to visiting with Representative Alicea and touring his district." stated Lt. Governor Murray. "I also look forward to sitting down with local business and elected leaders, to discuss the challenges that Southern Worcester County is facing, and the state’s role in addressing these concerns. Central Massachusetts is a very special area for me, and as Lieutenant Governor I want to do all I can to help the towns and cities in Worcester County. This is my first official visit back to the area as Lieutenant Governor, but it certainly will not be my last."

Schedule for Friday March 9, 2007 

1:30pm...Tour of Millenium Power Plant with Town Manager Robin Craver, Former State Legislator Mark Carron, Fire Chief Charles Cloutier, Police Chief James Pervier and other local elected officials...10 Sherwood Lane, Charlton

3:30pm...Roundtable with Southbridge Town Manager Clayton Carlisle, Police Chief Daniel  Charette, School Superintendent Dale Hanley, Members of the Southbridge Town Council, and Southbridge School Committee and other local elected officials...153 Chestnut St, Southbridge 

4:30pm...Tour of Southbridge Armory with Local Elected Officials...153 Chestnut St, Southbridge