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Update: 3 Massachusetts counties under a tornado warning Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 8:11 p.m. an updated tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8:30 p.m. for Franklin, Hampshire and Worcester counties. "At 8:10 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over New Salem, or 10 miles south of Orange, moving east at 55 mph," states the weather service. "Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely."
Massachusetts City Listed as One of the ‘Worst Places to Rent in America’
My wife and I rented an apartment in Western Massachusetts from 2006-2011. It was a fun time in our lives. With the exception of internet and cable, we paid only $625 per month with everything included. Granted, it wasn't a very big apartment and we were very limited on what modifications we could make but it was great to have extra money and little responsibility.
Thunderstorms Leave Downed Trees, Wires and Debris Across North County
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A severe thunderstorm hammered parts of North and Central County on Tuesday night, downing trees and limbs and leaving more than 8,000 customers without power. The Berkshires, Eastern New York and parts of Southern Vermont were under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. on...
What is the 'dream house' for buyers in northern Worcester County? It might surprise you.
Everyone's "dream house" is different: lifestyle, location, and price impact the buyer's ideal home, but there are features that most North Central Massachusetts home buyers have put at the top of the "must have" list. Large primary bedrooms and inground pools are features of the past as home buyers' priorities...
Mental Health Grants Awarded to 3 Worcester County Orgs.
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey announced $2.8 million in grant awards on Tuesday, July 16, to support mental health urgent care in high-need areas. Six organizations across Massachusetts received awards, including three in Worcester County. The grants will support mental health centers to expand the capacity to provide Behavioral...
New 83-unit affordable-housing complex opens in the Canal District. Take a look inside
WORCESTER — On the same grounds where Table Talk Pies once did business for more than 100 years, since May tenants have been walking in and out of an 83-unit affordable-housing apartment building known as District 120. Soaring up by Polar Park with seven floors, the fresh new building is the latest development...
Shrewsbury resident, advocate Petrucci named one of state's Commonwealth Heroines
SHREWSBURY — Even though Melanie Petrucci was technically a stay-at-home mom for her two young children when she first moved to Shrewsbury from Colorado 24 years ago for her husband’s job, she was rarely stuck at home. Instead, she became involved with her community, volunteering her time to...
City councilor: Worcester officials, Stop & Shop will meet to discuss store closure
WORCESTER — Days after it was announced the Lincoln Plaza Stop & Shop was one of eight in the state to close and a city councilor requested the city try to prevent the closure, councilors are planning a meeting to discuss the matter. During Tuesday's City Council meeting, District 1 City Councilor Jennifer...
Regular trash pickup slated to resume next month; trailer on order
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Residents will have to wait until mid to late August before the town resumes its traditional trash pickup. A trash compactor trailer is on order and should arrive toward the end of next month, according to Town Manager Jeff Bridges. The issue has been...
Successful Donation Drive for Veterans and Deployed Troops
Joint Operations, a cannabis dispensary with three locations across Massachusetts, is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of their recent donation drive in collaboration with the esteemed non-profit organization “Thanks to Yanks.” The drive, which began on May 18th and continued until Memorial Day, generated significant donations aimed at supporting deployed troops and veterans in need.
Supermarket Closing on Lincoln Street Draws Concern
WORCESTER – A plan by Stop & Shop Supermarkets to close its 545 Lincoln St. location is drawing the attention of a Worcester City Councilor and the head of the Worcester Housing Authority. The Lincoln Street location is just one of 32 store closings announced by the company. District...
Worcester Community Food Assessment sparks discussion on food insecurity in the city
Just four years ago in 2020, an estimated 17.7% of Worcester residents were considered to be food insecure. Now, that number has more than doubled, according to a recent report of the Worcester County Food Bank's Center on Food Equity, conducted by the Community Food Assessment in Worcester in 2023.
Oxford Senior Center director joins Massachusetts Heroines for service to elderly
Latest in a series of stories on Worcester County residents recently honored by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. The special programs and presentations Laura Wilson schedules for residents and visitors at the Oxford Senior Center reflect the type of information and activities that she would want her parents, both deceased, to access.
Hundreds Still Without Power in North County, Stamford
STAMFORD, Vt. — Nearly 18 hours after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region, hundreds of customers are without power. The latest update estimates is that power will be back on at 2 p.m. in North Berkshire. Green Mountain Power's outage map could not provide an estimate on power restoration. Many...
Worcester committee gets an earful: Some residents urge city not to use herbicides
WORCESTER — Several residents expressed concern Monday night to the Green Worcester Advisory Committee that the city is using what they believe are harmful chemicals to remove invasive plants in local lakes and ponds. Elsie Uffelmann didn't hesitate to speak out. Last week, she submitted a letter to city...
Cost the Primary Obstacle to Internet Access in Worcester
WORCESTER – A new report funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) through Massachusetts ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds examines access to information technology in Worcester, and the “capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy,” which is part of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NOIA) definition of “Digital Equity.”
Upcoming programs at the Leominster Public Library, week of July 22
For all programs that require registration, the library staff will hold your spot for 10 minutes past the scheduled start time of the program; after that, your spot may be given to someone who is waiting. Plan your arrival accordingly. Registration for all programs begins at 9 a.m. one week...
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