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Ronnie’s Seafood in Auburn Has Closed Permanently
AUBURN – A seasonal seafood and ice cream shop on Rt. 12 and Rt. 20 in Auburn announced on Friday that it is now permanently closed. Ronnie’s Seafood and Ice Cream, at 871 Southbridge St. in Auburn, said on Friday that after 67 seasons, the time has come to close its door for good.
TWIW Podcast: Hank Stolz’s 25 Years in Radio in Worcester
WORCESTER – Hank Stolz, a talk radio broadcaster in Worcester and the star of Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz, sits down with This Week in Worcester for a conversation about his path to radio, the journey that brought him to Worcester, and the biggest stories he’s covered hosting his morning how for over 25 years. Hank talks about his experiences covering the Worcester Cold Storage fire and the Worcester 6, the attacks in New York and Washington D.C. on September 11, 2001, hosting the rally when the Boston Red Sox came to Worcester after winning the World Series in 2004, and how news coverage in Worcester has changes throughout his career.
Helfand’s Deli in Worcester to Close after Business on Saturday
WORCESTER – A local Highland Street deli has announced that it will close on Saturday, March 16. Helfand’s NY Deli, at 143 Highland St., posted a notice to its social media platforms on Friday, March 15, that “as many restaurants are experiencing the high cost of food and the significant labor shortage, we find ourselves unable to properly serve you.”
Community Champion Award Winner Charlie O’Donnell
Charlie O’Donnell, board member at Love Your Labels, which advocates for LGBTQ+ youth and families, discusses the Community Champion Award he will receive at the 2024 Safe Homes Gala and People of Courage Awards on April 12.
IDF Soldier Met with Protests, Evacuation at Worcester State University
WORCESTER – An appearance by an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservist at Worcester State University was met with protests and a temporary evacuation of the building where the event was held on Wednesday. The event was held inside the Eager Auditorium at the Sulivan Academic Center at the university.
Worcester Committee Reccomends Denial of Spectrum TV Renewal
WORCESTER – The Cable Television Advisory Committee held a vote during its meeting on Tuesday, March 12, to reccomend City Manager Eric Batista not renew the city’s cable television contract with Spectrum. All four members present at the meeting voted to approve the reccomendation. The committee also voted...
26-Year-Old Shooting Suspect Surrenders in Worcester
WORCESTER – A suspect in a March 4 shooting on Main Street turned himself in to police detectives in Worcester on Tuesday. Police did not announce what charges Cristian Carrasquillo, 26, may face. Police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of 2 Main St. at around...
Alleged Child Sex Abuser Admitted to Worcester Elementary School
WORCESTER – A retired Worcester Public Schools (WPS) principal and former School Committee member for 16 years, John Monfredo, was inside a Worcester elementary school on March 1, reading to students. Monfredo has been accused of sexual assault of a minor over three years, starting when she was nine years old.
City Square Lot Planned for 145 Housing Units Now for Sale
WORCESTER – The Worcester-based real estate firm Kelleher and Sadowsky has a listing for the 3.91 acre lot at 3 Eaton Place at City Square with a listing price of $5.25 million. Foresight Capital, based in Pawtucket, RI, had proposed 145 units that included studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom along...
Congress to Vote on Bill that Could Ban TikTok
WASHINGTON – The US House of Representatives are expected to vote on a bill on Wednesday that would ban TikTok in the US if its parent company, ByteDance, refuses to divest from the social media platform and short-form video hosting service. The vote could come as soon as Wednesday, March 13.
Worcester City Council to Consider Amended Busking Rules
WORCESTER – City Manager Eric Batista has submitted an amended busking ordinance for presentation to City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, March 12. Merriam-Webster, defines busking as, “the activity of playing music in the street or another public place for voluntary donations.”. The new proposed ordinance removed...
Double Shooting Suspect in Custody in California
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department announced on Monday, March 11, that Dejan Belnavis, 27, is under arrest in the San Diego, California area. Belnavis is a suspect in the shooting deaths of Chasity Nunez and her daughter, 11-year-old Zella Nunez, on Tuesday, March 5, near Lisbon Street and Englewood Avenue. The day after the shooting, police began distributing information and images of Belnavis, asking the public for information on his location.
See Video and Images from the Worcester St. Patrick’s Day Parade
WORCESTER – The annual Worcester County St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched down Park Avenue from Webster Square to Elm Park in Worcester on Sunday. The event is produced annually by the Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Many videos and images of the...
Reward Added, New Images Released of Suspect in Double Shooting
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department released new pictures of Dejan Belnavis on Sunday. Belnavis is wanted in connection with a double fatal shooting in Worcester on Tuesday, March 5, that left a mother and daughter dead. Chasity Nunez and 11-year-old Zella Nunez were rushed to a local hospital...
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...
State and Local Officials Speak at Worcester Landlord Summit
WORCESTER – See remarks by State Sen. Robyn Kennedy, State Rep. David LeBoeuf, Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus, Worcester City Manager Eric Batista, and Worcester Commissioner of Inspectional Services Chris Spencer at the Worcester Landlord Summit on Saturday, March 9, 2024,
Auburn Collision Center to Expand to Spencer with Merger
SPENCER – Fuller’s Collision Center, on Rt. 20 in Auburn at 507 Washington St., has announced it will be expanding to Spencer. The Fuller Automotive Companies, which its collission center is a part of, announced on Friday that it has acquired Woody’s Auto Body at 324 Main St. in Spencer. Fuller described the acquisition as a merger which will enable the Wood family to, “enhance their capabilities, extend their service offerings, and build on the solid foundation of collision repair expertise for area motorists.”
“Walkers” Wanted in Walking Dead Series Filming in Boston
BOSTON – The AMC series “The Walking Dead: Dead City,” is seeking extras for filming from April through July in Boston. The casting call, through Kendall Cooper Casting, calls for various individuals to portray characters:. Peopleof all ages and ethnicities “to portray walkers, soldiers, post apocalyptic survivors,...
TWIW Podcast: 2024 Ep1 – Film Festival, Busking, Overdose Prevention, DESE
This Week in Worcester editor Tom Marino and Manny Jae Media executive producer John Keough discuss the success of the Dead of Winter Film Festival, the controversy over Worcester’s busking fee, the facts about Overdose Prevention Centers, and an open meetings violation complaint filed by This Week in Worcester with the board of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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