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Rutland celebrates its annual Fourth of July Parade
RUTLAND, Mass. — Maintaining a decades-long tradition, the Town of Rutland pulled out all the stops to celebrate the Fourth of July in its annual parade and this year was no different. The parade started in 1948 and celebrated its 76th anniversary this year. It's the culmination of a...
Residents say owner of Auburn mobile home park has made life a 'living nightmare'
More than 100 residents at two mobile home parks in Auburn have filed a class action lawsuit against the parks’ owner, alleging it’s exploiting them and violating their state protections. Lawyers representing the tenants — who are seniors or on fixed incomes due to disabilities — argue that...
Inspirational stories highlight 75th annual Fourth of July road race in Southbridge
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — For the 75th year, people gathered in Southbridge on the Fourth of July for the Leonide J. Lemire Road Race to honor a local soldier who died in World War II. What You Need To Know. Hundreds gathered for the 75th Leonide J. Lemire Road Race...
Worcester Summers are Flea-ting: Flea Markets & Antique Shops to Visit While the Weather Holds
Summer in the city has many dimensions to it. Some people like to find a nice watering hole, shout out to Worcester’s many ponds and lakes, while others might prefer a rounding up of all the best ice cream spots for gustatory relief. For those of us who favor an open air market, this is for your benefit. Central Massachusetts is a treasure trove of cool places to go looking for treasure.
Governor Healey announces $27 million in Fall River, Springfield, Worcester, other communities to create hundreds of new housing units
LOWELL – Today, Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus announced $27 million in Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards to create 547 total new units in 11 Gateway Cities across the state. “We expanded the HDIP program in our tax...
'We Survived Together': Monson Iraq Veteran Rescues Cat From Deployment
The "Cat Daddy," who lives in Monson, picked up the moniker after he adopted a feline friend he made during his first deployment. During his second stint overseas — last year in Iraq — he made another. So when it was time to return home, members of his unit turned to him to see if he would be willing to do it again.
26-Bed Refugee Shelter and Church are Proposed for Beacon Street in Webster
According to public records a refugee shelter and church are proposed to be built on Beacon Street in Webster. The street is a short thoroughfare with limited egress and the lot, which has already been cleared, is located on the right side of Beacon Street which is near the Golden Greek Restaurant. The three-story building with full basement is proposed by the Reverend Kalimbiro Akeem Bujiriri of the Jesus Center of Good News (“JCGN”) organization. Their offices are located at 345 Main Street in Oxford and they are registered as a non-profit 501(c)(3) group.
Fire chief urges people to enjoy professional fireworks shows, not backyard ones
OXFORD, Mass. - Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts and only sparklers are allowed in Connecticut, but the Fourth of July is still a popular time for people to light off their own displays. Local fire departments are warning the combination of explosives and alcohol can be extremely dangerous, and partygoers should think twice.
On the road again: Worcester's car culture transcends being a hobby to become a community
As soon as the sun comes out and the temperature warms up, whether you live in downtown Worcester or deep in the woods, you begin to see rare creatures on Worcester County’s roads. Maybe you spot a Porsche in front of you at a stoplight, or a ‘60s convertible...
Architect releases final rebuild design for the Fun Zone Playground located at the Dudley Municipal Complex
“It’s what the children chose,” was the comment made at a Dudley Recreation Commission meeting on June 18 when Michael Radner of Radner Designs Assoc. presented his firm’s final plan to rebuild the currently shuttered playground. They were referring to the April 8 Board of Selectmen meeting...
Asbestos removal part of demolition work at old Doherty High in Worcester
WORCESTER — Asbestos was being removed from the old Doherty Memorial High School building before work crews recently started tearing it down, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. The natural fiber used in many older buildings, including the former Doherty High building that dates to the 1960s, is linked to serious health risks including cancer. ...
Dudley Hires New Town Accountant
The town of Dudley has hired Sarah B. Mongeau as its new Town Accountant. “Ms. Mongeau’s experience and background combined with her education and credentials are exactly what is needed for taxpayers to better trust and understand the financial information the town provides to them,” Town Administrator Jonathan Ruda said.
Whitinsville-based UniBank to open 2nd location in city across from Polar Park
WORCESTER — Whitinsville-based UniBank will open a second location in the city on the ground floor of an apartment building across the street from Polar Park by the fall. Michael W. Welch, CEO, said the full-service branch will be the first in the neighborhood. “We're right in the heart of the most comprehensive urban...
Summertime and the eatin' is easy
WORCESTER — Worcester Public Schools is again hosting a free program sponsored by the state Department of Education that provides free meals to children and teens at various locations throughout the city this summer. There are currently nine meal service sites available: the Burncoat Street Playground, East Park, El...
Dudley Water Dept. Earns Kudos for PFAS Remediation
At the June 17 meeting of the Dudley Select Board State Rep. John Marsi (R-6th Worcester) brought congratulations from MassDEP and the federal Environmental Protection Agency to the Dudley Water Department for its outstanding work in PFAS remediation. PFAS are known as “forever chemicals” and are found in firefighting foam,...
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