Worcester man dies in Turners Falls Rock Dam drowning

A Worcester man died over the weekend in a drowning at Turners Falls Rock Dam, according to Worcester Patch, as the city also awaits word on more than $6 million in potential state funding for grocery access and the DCU Center. Worcester Public Schools continues recruiting teachers, par…

Obituary notices, week of July 20 through July 26, 2026

This week's Worcester obituary column lists 10 residents whose deaths were reported between July 20 and July 26, 2026: Mioglionico, George V. Jr.; Penny, David R.; Guri, Feride; Messier, Evelyn P.; Zinck, Joan R.; Mercado, Santa; Ostlund, Alice; Truong, Minh Tinh; Messier, Leo J; and Pa…

Coes Reservoir closed after cyanobacteria testing finds elevated levels

Coes Reservoir has been closed to swimming, boating and fishing after testing found elevated cyanobacteria levels, city officials said July 23. The closure comes as the Bennet Field Playground on Main Street prepares to shut down next week for construction, and as the Worcester Public L…

This Week in Worcester: Jul 5 - Jul 11

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Worcester Railers re-sign four returning players for the 2026-27 season.

The Worcester Railers, the city's AHL hockey club, announced this week that they have re-signed four returning players ahead of the 2026-27 season. The move continues the team's roster-building as it heads into next season. No additional details on the players or contract terms were rep…

Worcester Housing Trust Awards $1.35M for 74 Affordable Homes

Worcester's Affordable Housing Trust Fund awarded $1.35 million Thursday to help build 74 affordable homes citywide. City Manager Eric D. Batista's office announced the funding as part of the trust's ongoing push to expand the city's housing stock amid persistent regional affordability …

Worcester Sets Household Hazardous Waste Day For July

Worcester will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Day this month, giving residents an appointment-based option to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous materials, a program covered by both the city and Patch. Separately, Patch reported that two large Massachusetts Lottery prizes were c…

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Worcester Railers land new NHL affiliation deal, ending eight-season run with New York Islanders.

The Worcester Railers made news this week by announcing a new NHL and AHL affiliation agreement, ending their eight-season relationship with the New York Islanders, per Worcester Patch. Separately, Governor Maura Healey announced that children at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester will …