Indian Lake Closed After Cyanobacteria Exceeds Health Threshold
Indian Lake has been closed to swimming and water contact after testing detected cyanobacteria levels above the state health threshold, according to Worcester Patch, while city health officials also confirmed a third mosquito sample this season has tested positive for West Nile virus.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Indian Lake Closed After Cyanobacteria Exceeds Health Threshold" reports that the popular city lake has been shut down until further notice after testing showed potentially harmful bacteria levels, with officials warning residents to avoid swimming and other water contact, according to Worcester Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/indian-lake-closed-after-cyanobacteria-exceeds-health-threshold).
"Third Worcester Mosquito Sample Positive For West Nile Virus" indicates city health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions this week after a third local mosquito sample tested positive for the virus, according to Worcester Patch.
"Worcester Community Remembers Civic Leader Bob Kennedy" describes how residents are honoring the legacy of Robert M. "Bob" Kennedy, who spent 12 years guiding Mechanics Hall, according to Worcester Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/worcester-community-remembers-civic-leader-bob-kennedy).
"UMass Chan Receives State Funding For Pregnancy Care, Cancer Research" notes that the medical school has secured new state life sciences money to develop AI tools for detecting pregnancy-induced hypertension and to build a colorectal cancer biobank, according to Worcester Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/umass-chan-receives-state-funding-pregnancy-care-cancer-research).
"UMass Memorial Receives $250K For 24 New Patient Rooms" reports the hospital system landed a $250,000 boost to expand capacity with two dozen new patient rooms, according to Worcester Patch.
"New Worcester Opportunity Center Reaches Topping-Off Stage" describes community leaders and housing officials signing the final beam on the $96.9 million Empowerment and Opportunity Center affordable housing project, according to Worcester Patch.
"Worcester EMS Looks To Fill Several Paramedic Jobs" notes the department is recruiting for full-time paramedic roles offering high-acuity emergency response and training opportunities, according to Worcester Patch.
"Beloved Central MA Bar Saved From Closure After Sale" reports a well-known regional bar has been rescued from shutting down through a last-minute sale, preserving a popular nightlife spot, according to Worcester Patch.
"Whitney Houston's 'The Bodyguard' Musical Coming To Worcester" indicates the stage adaptation will run at The Hanover Theatre this November, with tickets for the three-day engagement going on sale August 7, according to Worcester Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/whitney-houston-s-bodyguard-musical-coming-worcester).
"Worcester Color The City Festival Returns For Sixth Year" describes the annual public art celebration returning to city neighborhoods for its sixth edition, according to Worcester Patch.
COMING UP
The Worcester Community Blood Drive is set for Wednesday, August 5, at 11 a.m. in the Saxe Room, 3 Salem St. House of Heavy plays the Palladium on Friday, August 7, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for "The Bodyguard" musical at The Hanover Theatre go on sale August 7. The LEI Ready, Set, Learn! Back-to-School Community Fair takes place Saturday, August 8, at 9:30 a.m. at Worcester State University's Blue Lounge, and an Irish Genealogy program is scheduled the same day at 2:30 p.m. at the Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem St. The School Committee meets Thursday, August 13, at 4 p.m. at 455 Main St.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.