Worcester Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Workforce panel disbands before federal review

From Worcester News

• Career panel winds down before federal review Worcester's Adult Career Pathways Committee held its final meeting after members concluded its work duplicated other regional labor boards, now mapping out where its duties will land as a federal compliance review looms in late November.Worcester News

Happening Sun, Nov 1

• 8:00 a.m.: Election commissioners hold back-to-back sessions Worcester's Board of Election Commissioners holds sessions at 8 a.m. on both Sunday, Nov. 1, and Monday, Nov. 2.City of Worcester
• 9:00 a.m.: City manager's clean team holds cleanup Sunday The City Manager's Clean Team leads a citywide cleanup event Sunday, Nov. 1, starting at 9 a.m., inviting residents to help tidy neighborhood spaces.City of Worcester
• 10:00 a.m.: Art museum hosts free Diwali celebration Sunday The Worcester Art Museum opens for free Sunday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. with a Diwali Celebration marking its monthly Free Day.Worcester Art Museum
• Sally Bishop Prize exhibit closes Sunday The Worcester Art Museum's Kara Patrowicz: The Sally Bishop Prize exhibition closes Sunday, Nov. 1, ending its run in the galleries.Worcester Art Museum

Yesterday in Worcester (Sat, Oct 31)

• Doherty JV football game against Tantasqua goes final Doherty Memorial's junior varsity football matchup against Tantasqua Regional was marked final on NFHS Network for Oct. 31, though the score was not listed.NFHS Network
• Worcester State nets $1.7M for graduation push Worcester State University is receiving $1.7 million as part of a $14 million statewide fund to help Massachusetts university students complete their degrees, according to Worcester Patch.Worcester Patch
• QCC lands $1.9M grant for child care support Quinsigamond Community College received a $1.9 million federal grant to expand child care support for students raising children, according to Worcester Patch.Worcester Patch
• Two restaurants, YMCA fit bar headed to Lincoln Street Two new restaurants are coming to Lincoln Street and the YMCA plans a new Fit Bar offering, according to Worcester Patch.Worcester Patch
• Home sales, prices and inventory rise in September Worcester home sales, prices and inventory all rose in September compared with a year earlier, though figures slipped from August, according to Worcester Patch.Worcester Patch
• Shopper wins $200,000 on scratch ticket A Worcester shopper won $200,000 on a scratch ticket purchased at a local gas station this week, according to Worcester Patch.Worcester Patch
• Saint Vincent newborns dress up for first Halloween Saint Vincent Hospital's newest arrivals marked their first Halloween in costumes including a penguin, a ladybug, two bees and a burrito, according to Worcester Patch.Worcester Patch

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2: Fall jazz and wind ensemble concert set for Nov. 2 Worcester Patch's community calendar lists a Fall Jazz and Wind Ensemble Concert in Worcester on Monday, Nov. 2.Worcester Patch
• Wed, Nov 4, 9:30 a.m.: Consumer rights program marks 10th anniversary The city's Consumer Rights Program marks its 10th anniversary Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 9:30 a.m. with a celebration open to residents.City of Worcester
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Quinsigamond watershed draft plan goes to public Nov. 4 The city holds a public meeting on the draft final Quinsigamond Watershed plan for Project Blue Worcester on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m.City of Worcester
• Thu, Nov 5, 10:00 a.m.: License Commission meets Nov. 5 Worcester's License Commission meets Thursday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. in the Esther Howland (South) Chamber.City of Worcester
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 p.m.: Public works committee convenes Nov. 5 The Standing Committee on Public Works meets Thursday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. in the Esther Howland (South) Chamber.City of Worcester
• Fri, Nov 6, 1:00 p.m.: Scam-spotting seminar scheduled for Nov. 6 The city hosts a Learn How to Spot a Scam seminar Friday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. for residents wanting consumer-protection tips.City of Worcester
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Household hazardous waste day set for Nov. 7 Worcester holds its Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday, Nov. 7, starting at 9 a.m. for residents to drop off chemicals and other hazardous materials.City of Worcester
• Sat, Nov 7, 12:00 p.m.: School boundary project holds community forum Nov. 7 Worcester Public Schools hosts a community forum on its School Boundary and Quadrant Alignment Project Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon.City of Worcester
• Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 p.m.: Mill Brook watershed draft plan meeting set Nov. 10 The city holds a public meeting on the draft final Mill Brook Watershed plan for Project Blue Worcester on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m.City of Worcester
• Wed, Nov 11, 8:30 a.m.: City plans Veterans Day ceremonies Nov. 11 Worcester holds Veterans Day ceremonies Wednesday, Nov. 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m.City of Worcester
• Sun, Nov 15, 12:30 p.m.: Artist talk with Christine E. Brown set Nov. 15 The Worcester Art Museum hosts an Artist Talk with Christine E. Brown Sunday, Nov. 15, at 12:30 p.m.Worcester Art Museum
• Sun, Nov 15, 2:30 p.m.: Family artmaking workshop folds fortune tellers Nov. 15 The Worcester Art Museum offers a Family Artmaking workshop, Folding Fortune Tellers, Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2:30 p.m.Worcester Art Museum
• Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 p.m.: Newton Square, Highland Street meeting set Nov. 19 The city holds a Newton Square/Highland Street meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. to discuss neighborhood issues.City of Worcester

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