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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...
Two Men Face Federal Sexual Exploitation of Minor Charges
WORCETER – Two local men face federal charges for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor female and filming the assault. Michael Lamountain, 41, of Oxford, Mass. and Jalen Latimer, 25, of Woonsocket, R.I., were each charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. Both men are in state custody on related charges and appeared in federal court in Worcester today.
Blackstone Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud, Tax Evasion Charges
WORCESTER – A local man pleaded guilty to fraud charges in federal court in Worcester on Thursday, Feb. 15. Anthony Prizio, 48, of Blackstone, pleaded guilty to six counts of wire fraud, one count of tax evasion, and one count of unauthorized use of another’s identity. From January...
Local Group’s Ads Get Shut Down by WRTA Drivers
WORCESTER – The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) adopted new policies for advertising on local busses that prohibit political messages days after it sent an invoice to a local advocacy organization for their advertising of a political message. The WRTA then pulled the ads just a week into the monthlong campaign.
Worcester Police Seek Information on Fatal Stabbing
WORCESTER – Police are asking for information from the public related to a fatal stabbing in Worcester on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Officers responded to Douglas Street for an unspecified emergency shortly after 5 PM. Upon arrival, a woman suffering from a stabbing was located. Police provided medical aid until EMS transported her to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Worcester’s Municipal Bond Rated Stable for 9th Year
WORCESTER – The City of Worcester announced that the three major bond rating companies, Moody’s Investor Services, Fitch Ratings, and Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings, have rated the city’s municipal bond as “stable. The city included the following statements in its announcement from the rating...
Worcester Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking, Firearm
WORCESTER – A search warrant served by police in Worcester led to the arrest of a man on drug trafficking and firearms charges on Monday, Feb. 12. Police reported to Ericsson Street and identified Desmond Chambers, 55, of Worcester, pull into the driveway at around 3 PM. Upon detaining Chambers, police say they identified several bags of what they believed to be cocaine in his pocket.
Get Valentine’s Day Discounts for Events at the DCU Center
WORCESTER – The DCU Center has launched a Valentine’s Day sale with ticket deals on four upcoming events. Each event has its own discount code. Click the unlock button and enter the code before selecting seats. Discounts are available for the following shows:. Professional Bull Riders: Velocity Tour.
Nurses to Deliver Petition to St. Vincent Management on Safety Issues
WORCESTER – A delegation of Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) members at St. Vincent Hospital will deliver a petition, signed by more than 80 percent of nurses, to the hospital CEO Carolyn Jackson and Chief Nursing Officer Denise Kvapil on Wednesday. Delivery of the petition follows an announcement by the...
See Tuesday’s Snowfall Totals Across the Region
WORCESTER – A winter storm that began Tuesday morning dropped snow across the region throughout the day, leaving widely different totals across the region. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a report from the Worcester Regional Airport just after 2 PM measured 4.6 inches of snow. In Shrewsbury, a measurement near the intersection of Boylston, Main, and Grafton Streets around 1:30 reported 3.8 inches. Another location in Shrewsbury, near Lake Street and Rt. 9, found 5.6 inches. In Westborough, near where North St. passes under the Mass Pike, 5.9 inches were reported just before 1 PM.
4 to 8 In. Predicted, Parking Ban at Midnight, Schools Cancelled
WORCESTER – Worcester Public Schools are cancelled on Tuesday, Feb. 13, due to the impending storm. Head Start and before and after-school programs are cancelled. The Durkin Administration building will all be closed. 4 to 8 Inches Predicted. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning...
NWS: 4 to 8 Inches of Snow Starting Around 1 AM Tuesday
WORCESTER – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning covering south central and eastern Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut, and northern Rhode Island. The warning spans from 1 AM on Tuesday through 1 AM on Wednesday. The NWS predicts snow accumulation of 4 inches to 8 inches....
Police Seek Information on Fatal Shooting in Worcester
WORCESTER – Police seek information on a fatal shooting in Worcester shortly after 3 AM on Monday, Feb. 12. Police responded to report of gunshots near Shannon Street. A ShotSpotter activation took place at 3:16 AM. Upon arriving at the scene, officers did not locate a victim. After contacting...
Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Worcester Man for Fentanyl Trafficking
WORCESTER – A Worcester man was arrested on several drug charges after police served a search warrant on Friday, February 9th. Police arrived at a King Street apartment at around 2:30 PM to execute the warrant. The focus of their search, Kavin Aldino, 21, of Worcester, was detained at the location while the search commenced.
Two Teens Arrested after Pedestrians Hit with Paintballs in Worcester
WORCESTER – Two teens were arrested on multiple assault charges after allegedly shooting paintballs at pedestrians. Police responded to multiple reports of pedestrians being targeted by assaults with a paintball gun on Friday, February 9th. Those targeted told police the suspect was operating a gray Honda Civic. Those struck received visible paint marks.
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...
37-Year-Old Worcester Man Faces Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
WORCESTER – A traffic stop near Southbridge Street led to a man facing fentanyl trafficking charges on Friday. A patrol officer witnessed a black Honda Accord around noon after the driver allegedly turned from Southbridge Street onto Jackson Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop, which occurred near Hollis Street.
17 Nichols College Students Help Produce Super Bowl
DUDLEY – A group of 17 students from the Nichols College Sports Management Program are in Las Vegas this weekend to directly participate in the operations of the NFL Super Bowl. The Super Bowl Practicum, a course where students can earn 3 credits, is taught by Dr. Christopher Streeter,...
$50 Million in State ARPA Funds Allocated to EV Charging Infrastructure
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs announced Gov. Healey allocated $50 million from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Massachusetts. This initiative seeks to increase access to charging stations, electrify the state fleet, and ensure the efficient operation of public charging facilities.
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