By Dave Watkins in News — 03 Oct 2026

Panel tables data center vote

Worcester panel tables data center endorsement vote. Worcester's Green Worcester Advisory Committee weighed immediately endorsing the state's new data center siting framework and a stricter power threshold, but member Evelyn Hurwitz countered that the perfect is the enemy of the good. A subcommittee reports back by Oct. 19.Worcester News
Worcester panel reviews policy, honors McGrath. Worcester's Accessibility Advisory Commission heard that the city's reasonable-accommodation program has quadrupled in participation and expanded language access into police and fire departments. Members also bid farewell to longtime member Kate McGrath, who announced an Oct. 20 meeting and Dec. 8 Paratransit forum.Worcester News

Library director Jason Homer to lead Baltimore County. Worcester Public Library director Jason Homer is leaving in November to lead Baltimore County's library system, prompting an interim director and national search. Residents are invited to a farewell celebration Oct. 27 at the Main Library.Worcester Patch
Developer proposes 28-unit building on Goldthwaite Road. A developer wants to replace a single-family home on Goldthwaite Road with a five-story, 28-unit building that includes three affordable apartments. City planning and zoning boards are expected to review traffic and parking impacts this month, per Worcester Patch.The Gardner News
City opens opioid settlement funding RFP for nonprofits. Worcester released a request for proposals Oct. 2 inviting nonprofits to apply for opioid settlement funding to support treatment, recovery and prevention programs for residents. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 4.City of Worcester
City council aide Duhamel joins QCC foundation board. Joshua Duhamel, chief of staff to the Worcester City Council and a Quinsigamond Community College alum, has joined QCC's Foundation Board, strengthening ties between city government and the college, according to the Worcester Guardian.Worcester Guardian

Fri, Oct 9: North soccer faces Assabet Valley in non-conference match. Worcester North High School's junior varsity soccer team faces Assabet Valley Regional Technical of Marlborough in a non-conference match Oct. 9, per MaxPreps.MaxPreps
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00 p.m.: Woostock Music and Art Festival returns Oct. 10. The second annual Woostock Music & Art Festival takes place Oct. 10 at Off the Rails, 90 Commercial St., starting at 2 p.m., according to Worcester Patch's event calendar.Worcester Patch
Mon, Oct 12, 10:00 a.m.: Art museum offers free admission Indigenous Peoples Day. The Worcester Art Museum offers free admission for its Indigenous Peoples' Day Free Day on Monday, Oct. 12, starting at 10 a.m., with its new American Art and Arms and Armor galleries on view.Worcester Art Museum
Thu, Oct 15: Public meeting set on Chandler, May Street upgrades. The city holds a public meeting Oct. 15 on proposed roadway upgrades to Chandler Street and May Street near Worcester State University, a project addressing speeding and safety concerns first raised in 2017. Construction could begin as soon as summer 2027.City of Worcester
Sun, Oct 18, 1:30 p.m.: Art museum hosts felting, fiber art workshop. The Worcester Art Museum hosts a Family Artmaking session on felting and fiber art Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1:30 p.m., open to families.Worcester Art Museum

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