Worcester School Libraries Open With Empty Shelves, NBC Boston Reports
WORCESTER — Seven new elementary school libraries are opening across Worcester Public Schools this fall, but several sit with mostly empty shelves, according to an NBC Boston report published Thursday evening.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Not enough books at new school libraries in Worcester" — Seven new elementary school libraries are opening across the district this fall, but several have far fewer books than expected, NBC Boston reports (read it at https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/worcester-school-library-books/4005300/).
"Worcester College Employee Awarded Key To The City" — Business leader Rocky Knight, an employee at a local community college, received Worcester's Key to the City for his contributions to campus and community life, per Worcester Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/worcester-college-employee-awarded-key-city).
"Worcester Awarded Second Mass Save Community First Partnership Grant" — The city secured a second Mass Save Community First Partnership grant, keeping free, multilingual energy guidance available to residents, landlords and small businesses, Worcester Patch reports (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/worcester-awarded-second-mass-save-community-first-partnership-grant).
"Worcester Playground To Close For Renovations" — Portions of South Worcester Playground will close in September for a renovation project expected to run into next year, according to Worcester Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/worcester-playground-close-renovations).
"Worcester EMS Celebrates 2 Promotions" — Paramedics Kyle Stark and Dan Bruce have been promoted to lieutenant within Worcester EMS, which handles about 40,000 calls a year, per Worcester Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/worcester-ems-celebrates-2-promotions).
"Stand Up to Racism campaign part of Worcester superintendent's plans for year" — Superintendent Brian Allen is launching a Stand Up to Racism campaign and training for student-athletes after racist incidents targeted South High players, according to The Gardner News.
"Worcester Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday" — Worcester voters can still cast early, in-person ballots for the Massachusetts primary through Friday, Worcester Patch reports.
COMING UP
Emo Night Brooklyn plays the Palladium, 261 Main St., on Friday, September 4, at 8 p.m. The eighth annual Champions for Children event is set for Polar Park on Thursday, September 10, at 5 p.m.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.