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Two Indicted for Murder of 62-Year-Old Fitchburg Man in July
WORCESTER – A Worcester County Grand Jury has indicted two men or murder in the fatal shooting of Michael Parks ,62, of Fitchburg, on July 28. The indictments were handed down on Friday and announced by the Worcester County District Attorney’s office on Monday. Thomas Martin, 45, of...
Survey: Worcester Public Schools Website Development
WORCESTER – Worcester Public Schools (WPS) plans to launch a new website in 2024 and seeks help from the public with its development. WPS has launched a new survey to gather information to inform the development of the site. There are two versions of the survey. The first is for students, parent and guardians, and members of the public. The second versions of the survey is for WPS staff.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department is encouraging residents to attend their neighborhood watch meetings to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have. Representatives from the city also regularly attend these neighborhood meetings. There are over 50...
Worcester Health Commissioner Testifies at Statehouse
BOSTON – Dr. Matilde “Mattie” Castiel, MD, the Worcester Commissioner of Health and Human Services, testified at the Massachusetts State House before the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing in support of “An Act to Advance Health Equity.” The House of Representatives version of the bill is H. 1250, while the senate version is S. 799.
Unsolved: Worcester Season 6 Trailer Drops Today
A true crime, cold case podcast series exploring the dozens of unsolved murders and missing persons cases currently under investigation by the Worcester Police Department starts Season 6 on Oct. 3, 2023. Unsolved: Worcester is a series of narrative episodes airing every Tuesday over six 10-episode series. The episodes have...
Over $500,000 In Education Grants Awarded to Central Mass.
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently announced grants to school districts across Massachusetts which included Worcester, Shrewsbury, and Millbury. Four fiscal year 2024 grants were issued to local school districts. The Targeted Assistance Grant assists underperforming schools in supporting the implementation of different...
Former Brockton Police Chief Issues Plea in Worcester Court
WORCESTER – Former Brockton Chief of Police Emmanuel Gomes was in Worcester District Court on Tuesday in a negligent driving case transferred from Wrentham District Court. Gomes was the Brockton Chief of Police for 36-years prior to retiring in January 2022. The criminal charge comes from a thee-vehicle wreck...
Two 75-Year-Old Men Assaulted at Local Coffee Shop
WORCESTER – Two men, both 72-years-old, were assaulted inside a Park Ave. Dunkin’ during the morning on Tuesday. According to the Worcester Police Department (WPD), a 72-year-old man was sitting with friends when approached by a man asking for money. When the group declined to give the man money, they say he became upset and left the store.
Mayor Petty Calls for Review of Police Chief Hiring Process
WORCESTER – Mayor Joe Petty released a statement on Tuesday calling on City Manager Eric Batista to conduct a review of hiring practices for police chiefs in municipalities across Massachusetts. Petty also said that Batista should consider various options, including the possibility of creating the position of Public Safety...
Mass. Legislature Ranked the Least Efficient in the U.S.
WASHINGTON – A new analysis by Fiscal Note, a Washington D.C.-based company that makes software for policy tracking, found that the Massachusetts Legislature is the least efficient of all 50 states in 2023. The report, released Aug. 21, found that 10,508 bills had been introduced in the Massachusetts legislature...
See Worcester Public School MCAS Results
WRCESTER – The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) release annual accountability indicator data on Tuesday for all public schools and districts across the state. I collected the data based on the 2022 – 2023 school year. The data are reflective of student scores on the...
Time is Running Out to Register for the The 25th UMass Cancer Walk
WORCESTER – The 25th Annual UMass Cancer Walk takes place Sunday, Sept. 24, with over $500,000 already pledged. All donations go directly to pediatric and adult cancer research and clinical trials for potentially lifesaving therapies at UMass Chan Medical School. The event begins at Polar Park at 8 AM....
Clark University, Jeremiah’s Inn Partner on Food Insecurity
WORCESTER – Clark University and Jeremiah’s Inn announced a partnership on Monday to combat food insecurity both on campus and in the Main South neighborhood. Jeremiah’s Inn provides emergency food assistance to individuals and families at 1059 Main St. It also operates programs for individuals with substance abuse disorder, including recovery residence and residential treatment programs, and a substance abuse hotline.
New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Open in Worcester
WORCESTER – A new set of electric vehicle (EV) charging station will come online on Tuesday on Providence Street. Boston-based Global Partners, an operator of several retail gas stations and convenience stores, is launching the EV charging stations at Xtra Mart store at 280 Providence St. A ribbon cutting...
Final 2023 Movie on the Common on Thursday Sept.21
WORCESTER – The final showing of Movies on the Common on Thursday, Sept. 21, is College Night with the film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves on the Worcester Common, behind City Hall at 455 Main St. Prior to the feature beginning, there will be a special showing of...
Worcester Opens Search for Chief Equity Officer
WORCESTER – The office of City Manager Eric Batista announced on Friday that it has opened a search for the city’s first chief equity officer. GovHR, a woman-owned and led public management consulting firm, which the city says has extensive experience with recruiting executive managers specifically within the DEI field, was selected to perform the search. It was the only firm to respond to the request for proposal.
Governor Declares State Of Emergency for Hurricane Lee
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey declared a state of emergency on Thursday, ahead of Hurricane Lee, which is expected to bring heavy winds, rain, and coastal flooding to southern New England this weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an advisory for Worcester County. A Tropical Storm Warning...
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