In today’s daily 5 Things You Need to Know feature, ThisWeekinWorcester.com explores five important items and stories that Worcester and Central Massachusetts residents should keep a close eye on.
These five things can cover a whole range of subjects and issues that we feel are pertinent to understanding what’s going on in the city and the cities and towns surrounding Worcester.
In today’s edition – Wednesday, October 14 – there’s construction on Main St. today, North High is hosting a drive-thru flu clinic for senior citizens on Thursday, WPI dropped its undergraduate application fee, gas prices are up a penny and get a free pizza from UNO by voting on pizza.
Main St. Construction
From 6 AM until 3 PM on Wednesday, October 14, milling will be taking place on Main St. from Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Franklin St.
The intersection at Front St and Pleasant St. is not expected to be closed until or after lunch.
While the intersection is closed, the crew will work on Main St in front of City Hall.
The intersection at Main St. and Franklin St. will not be closed on Wednesday.
Drive-Thru Flu Clinic For Seniors at North High School
Walgreens, with assistance provided by the Worcester Senior Center and the Worcester Department of Public Health and Human Services, will offer seasonal flu immunization at a Drive-By Flu Clinic for seniors on Thursday, Oct. 15, 10 AM until 1 PM, at North High School, 140 Harrington Way in Worcester.
Appointments can be made by calling the Worcester Senior Center at (508) 799-1232.
Seniors should have their Medicare card number and/or other health insurance to make an appointment, and should bring the card to the clinic.
WPI Drops Undergraduate Application Fee
Students who apply to Worcester Polytechnic Institute [WPI] as an undergraduate student will no longer have to include $70 with their application.
WPI announced the change on Monday, October 12, and it’s effective immediately.
The policy change is part of WPI mission to expand access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math [STEM] education.
Gas Prices this Week
AAA Northeast, the popular not-for-profit auto club, reports changes in gas prices across the region on a weekly basis.
Massachusetts’s average gas price increased one cent from last week ($2.10), averaging $2.11 per gallon. That price is the 3 cents lower than a month ago ($2.14), and 46 cents cheaper than September 28, 2019 ($2.57).
Massachusetts’s average gas price is 8 cents lower than the national average.
AAA Northeast’s October 5 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be the same as last week, averaging $2.18 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 4 cents lower than a month ago ($2.22), and 47 cents cheaper than this day last year ($2.65).
Comparison to neighboring states, according to AAA Northeast:
Get a Free UNO Pizza, by Voting on Pizza
In honor of National Pizza Month in October, UNO Pizzeria & Grill is willing to buy your vote, with pizza.
Up until Election Day, UNO is asking for what pizza recipe you want to see on the next UNO menu.
After you cast your vote for the next UNO pizza, you will receive an offer via email for a free pizza with their next purchase of another of equal or greater value.
To learn how to cast your vote, visit the UNO Facebook or Instagram page or click here.
The candidates on the ballot:
- Bianco Love Thin Crust
A white pizza with ricotta, aged cheddar, mozzarella, romano, extra virgin olive oil and seasoned garlic. - Spinach, Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onions Deep Dish
Fresh spinach, caramelized onions and creamy goat cheese with housemade pizza sauce, freshly-shredded mozzarella, aged cheddar and romano. - Bruschetta-Roni Thin Crust
Provolone, pepperoni and seasoned diced tomatoes with a drizzle of seasoned extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil. - Rattlesnake Deep Dish
Inspired by UNO’s famous rattlesnake pasta featuring spicy asiago cream sauce, chicken breast, a blend of cheeses, jalapeno slices and a drizzle of buffalo sauce. - Cheese & Hot Oil Thin Crust
Three-cheese and tomato pizza kicked up a notch with a drizzle of red pepper and garlic olive oil. - Mac & Cheese Deep Dish
The signature UNO deep dish crust filled with mac & cheese, mozzarella and cheddar.
Lead image courtesy: Uno Pizzeria & Grill/Facebook
