State report finds 39 of Worcester's fire hydrants out of service, some failing only when tested. Also in today's brief (15 items): State report flags 39 out-of-service hydrants; DPW, schools launch Name a Snowplow contest; Part of Worcester dog park closing for repairs; Botanic Garden …
Worcester data center advisory panel tables endorsement vote, forms study subcommittee instead. From our own coverage: Worcester panel tables data center endorsement vote; Worcester panel reviews policy, honors McGrath. Also in today's brief (11 items): Library director Jason Homer to l…
Worcester earns 3-star Certified Welcoming designation for its immigrant inclusion policies and programs. From our own coverage: Council panel presses Spectrum, backs WCCA-TV funding help; Parks Commission files updates on four park projects. Also in today's brief (12 items): City earns…
Worcester Board of Health upheld tobacco enforcement against Olympic Wine and Spirits. The board voted 4-0 to affirm a $1,000 fine and three-day sales suspension after the retailer sold flavored cigars to a youth on July 24, 2026.
Worcester receives $900,000 state grant to finish four-year flood risk mapping project. Also in today's brief (8 items): State awards $900,000 for Worcester flood risk mapping; DPW seeks bids for $4.1 million sidewalk project; 17 Worcester teachers win nearly $23,000 in grants; Massachu…
Worcester city councilors reject proposal to fine people sleeping on public property. Also in today's brief (11 items): Councilors reject fines for people sleeping outside; Schools weigh next steps on gender support plan; DPW seeks bids for $4.8 million in road work; Elementary school g…
Worcester Public Schools plans to launch a districtwide anti-racism campaign next week after recent athletic incidents. Also in today's brief (6 items): Schools plan anti-racism campaign after athletic incidents; Worcester Art Museum hosts artist talk Sunday; Worcester Tech JV soccer fa…
Worcester offers free parking at two municipal lots ahead of this weekend's storm. Also in today's brief (16 items): Free parking offered at two lots during storm; Worcester schools plan anti-racism push after incidents; City renews ban on drywall firm at Franklin Street site; Housing n…
Worcester secures $900,000 state grant to complete its four-year flood resilience initiative citywide. Also in today's brief (11 items): City lands $900,000 grant for flood resilience plan; Four Worcester schools earn state recognition; New express car wash opens in Worcester; VNA Care …
Worcester City Council prepares to debate a contentious public camping ban alongside housing and safety proposals. Also in today's brief (14 items): Council to debate proposed public camping ban; City seeks $728,000 generator for Union Station; City opens bids for emergency housing serv…
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