Sharman Sacchetti
sharmantv.bsky.social
Sharman Sacchetti
@sharmantv.bsky.social
Political Reporter at WCVB-TV, Boston. Auntie. Send tips to Sharman.sacchetti@hearst.com.
Only on 5: Disgraced Boston City Councilor appears to clears out office weeks before telling the public she’s pleading guilty to federal corruption charges and will be stepping down. She has not yet resigned. @wcvb5.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
House Ways & Means Chair Rep Aaron Michlewitz is our OTR guest. Budgeting for uncertainty when it comes to federal funding. The one thing he says the House won’t do that could help your wallet. Plus @maryannemarsh.bsky.social & Rob Gray on all the news. Join us at 11am on @WCVB
April 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Check out OTR on @wcvb5.bsky.social! @massgovernor.bsky.social is our guest. The arrest of Rümeysa Öztürk, the reason Healey asked to meet w Trump’s Border Czar & her thoughts on changing the state law that gives cover to sanctuary cities. Don’t miss @maryannemarsh.bsky.social & Lizzy Guyton at 11!
March 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
On OTR, welcoming BPD Commissioner Michael Cox. We talk federal partnerships, DEI initiatives and the focus on so called “quality of life” crimes. Plus @maryannemarsh.bsky.social and Rob Gray on @mayorwu.boston.gov decision to scrap a bus lane & federal job cuts. At 11 on @wcvb5.bsky.social
February 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Boston Mayoral candidate Josh Kraft says he’ll pause “haphazard” bike lanes, recuse himself from Everett soccer stadium talks, pause the White Stadium project and does not support Trump’s mass deportations. He does support Boston’s Trust Act: t.co/FyHXlFiqs7 @wcvb5.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Economic Development Sec Yvonne Hao is our guest on OTR! Artificial intelligence, climate tech & DEI initiates all on the table. Don’t miss Rob Gray & @maryannemarsh.bsky.social on Trump’s Executive Orders, democrats’ response & the Boston Mayor’s race. Join Ben & me at 11am on @wcvb5.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
On OTR Senator Bruce Tarr joins us! We take on the emergency shelter crisis, the Governor’s budget proposal & auditing the legislature. Plus Rob Gray & @maryannemarsh.bsky.social discuss President Trump’s 1st week, immigration and the race for Boston Mayor @wcvb5.bsky.social
January 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Right now on OTR, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus is our guest. The effort to build more housing, the strain of the emergency shelter crisis and more. Plus don’t miss @maryannemarsh.bsky.social and Rob Gray! Right now on @wcvb5.bsky.social
December 22, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Phil Eng is our guest on OTR. Getting rid of speed restrictions on the T, the push for more funding & an update as more fired in the Cabot Yard investigation. Don’t miss @maryannemarsh.bsky.social & Rob Gray! Every week calling them like they see them. Watch Ben and me at 11 on @wcvb5.bsky.social
December 15, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson greets people at a Boston City Council mtg days after she was arrested on federal corruption charges. She says she will not resign but when I asked if she maintains her innocence, she could not answer. Adds she’s going thru the legal process. @wcvb5.bsky.social
December 11, 2024 at 5:39 PM
On OTR, @SenWarren is our guest! We ask her about blanket pardons, federal funding for Mass in the Trump administration and the migrant crisis. Plus @maryannemarsh and @GrayMediaGroup with analysis. Join Ben Simmoneau and me @ 11 on @wcvb5.bsky.social
December 8, 2024 at 2:03 PM
State Veterans Sec Jon Santiago is our guest on OTR. The turnaround he says is happening, the work that still needs to be done plus @maryannemarsh.bsky.social and Rob Gray with analysis. Join us! OTR at 11am on @wcvb5.bsky.social
December 1, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Boston Mayor @wutrain.bsky.social tells us on OTR the city won’t go along with Trump’s plan for mass deportations, saying Boston is not "cooperating with those efforts that actually threaten the safety of everyone by causing widespread fear and having a large-scale economic impact." #wcvb
November 20, 2024 at 4:47 AM