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Worcester Man Arrested after Dispute between Neighbors
WORCESTER – Police arrested a local man on Saturday, May 18, after another man reported being injured by his knife-wielding neighbor. At around 10:15 AM, police responded to a report of a fight between June Street neighbors. Upon arrival at the scene, police located a man suffering from a laceration to his throat.
Calls to Mass. Gambling Hotline Up 121 Percent
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) released its fiscal year (FY) 2023 Problem Gambling Helpline, showing a 121 percent increase in call volume over the previous year. The helpline received 3,050 calls in FY 2023, an increase of 1,378 calls over the total of 1,378 calls...
Worcester Crossing Guard Recognized by MassDOT for Safety
WORCESTER – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) named a Worcester crossing guards as a Crossing Guard Champion when it announced its annual 2024 Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard awards last week. The awards are part of MassDOT’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. Jacqueline Bellos, of...
Worcester Man Arrested on Assault, Weapons Charges
WORCESTER – Police arrested a Worcester man on Monday, May 20, after he allegedly pulling a knife on another man. Police responded to Millbury Street at around 5:32 PM after a report of an assault with a dangerous weapon. According to the Worcester Police Department, after officers arrived at...
Holden Company Fined for PFAS Contamination of Groundwater
HOLDEN – The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) fined Avient Colorants USA, LLC, a paint and coatings manufacturer, for $15,125 for failing to report hazardous material releases. Avient discovered per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the groundwater at its facility at 85 Industrial Dr. in Holden but did...
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...
West Boylston Cinema to Show Final Film on May 30
WEST BOYLSTON – West Boylston Cinema, at 101 West Boylston St. in West Boylston, will close at the close of business on May 30 after nearly 27 years in business. Kevin Broderick, the owner of West Boylston Cinema, announce the closing of the cinema on social media on Saturday.
Worcester Police Holds Memorial for Officers on Sunday
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department holds its Worcester Police Memorial Sunday program on Sunday, May 19, at 9:30 AM, at department headquarters at 9-11 Lincoln Sq. The service coincides with the end of National Police Week. Attendees will gather at the Memorial Rotary in rememberance of officers who have passed away.
President Biden Approves Federal Assistance for 2023 Leominster Flood
LEOMINSTER – President Joe Biden has declared a Major Disaster Declaration for Worcester and Bristol counties that will enable residents and businesses affected by flooding 2023. The presidential declaration reverses a denial of fedeal assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in February. Between Sept. 8 and Sept....
Providence Man Sentenced for Selling Oxycodone in Worcester
WORCESTER – A Worcester federal district court judge sentenced a Rhode Island man on Wednesday to six years in prison for possession with intent to distribute oxycodone and distribution of oxycodone in the local area. According to federal prosecutors, Brandon Jones, 35, of Providence, travelled to the Worcester area...
This Week in Cablegate in Worcester : TWIW Podcast Ep.9-2024
WORCESTER – A review of the week’s developments in “Cablegate” in Worcester. The former Chairperson of the Worcester Cable Television Advisory Committee, John Keough, reacts to:. The city solicitor denying a petition to the city council asking for a vote on the committee’s recommendations on Charter-Spectrum;...
Worcester Selects Firm to Develop Housing Production Plan
WORCESTER – The City of Worcester announced on Thursday that it has selected a vendor to draft a comprehensive five-year Housing Production Plan. JM Goldson, a Massachusetts-certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) based in Boston will develop the Housing Production Plan and provide advisory support in developing an action plan for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees.
Fight at Union Station Leads to Arrest for Assault, Drugs
WORCESTER – A fight outside Union Station led to the arrest of a man with an outstanding warrant on new drug and assault charges. Police responded to a report of a fight in front of Union Station at around 11:15 AM on Wednesday, May 15. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a 35-year-old man bleeding wounds on his face.
Manny with City Manager Eric Batista May 15, 2024
In Manny’s monthly interview with Worcester City Manager Eric Batista, they discuss the review of the Charter-Spectrum franchise agreement with the city and the recent controversy surrounding it, the city’s Quality of Life Task Force, and managing resources for the homeless population.
Worcester Firefighters Union Says Working Conditions Declining
WORCESTER – The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1009, the union that represents Worcester firefighters, released a series of social media posts on Wednesday, May 15, about the results of a survey of its members it commissioned. The Local 1009 commissioned Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI) to conduct...
Worcester Library Hosts Screening of Major Taylor Film May 22
WORCESTER – The Worcester Public Library hosts a screening of the PBS documentary “Major Taylor: Champion of the Race” on May 22, starting at 6 PM. A panel discussion will follow the one-hour screening. The panelists are:. Edwin Moses, three-time Olympic track and field medalist;. Todd Gould,...
Families Rally for Peace on Mother’s Day in Worcester
WORCESTER – Over 200 Jewish, Muslim, and other local residents celebrated Mother’s Day at Winslow & Pleasant Street Peace Park on Sunday, May 12, to highlight the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The event included music and community members engaged in family-oriented activities like and kite crafting. The gathering...
16-Year-Old Arrested with Firearm in Worcester
WORCESTER – Police arrested a juvenile for unlawfully carrying a firearm on Thursday, May 10, the first day the Worcester Police Department launched its Summer Impact program. Summer Impact is designed to minimize the increase in crime that often occurs as summer weather emerges. The early start of the...
MassHire Job Fair at DCU Center May 14
WORCESTER – The MassHire Worcester-Southbridge Career Centers holds the MassHire Central Job Fair at the DCU Center, at 50 Foster St., on Tuesday, May 14, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Over 100 employers are expected in attendance at the fair. Admission is free for job seekers, but registration...
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