McGrath Parking Lot Now Fully Automated
Beginning today — Monday, November 23 — the McGrath Parking Lot located at 40 Salem Street [behind the Worcester Public Library] will be fully automated with gated parking equipment.
Anyone using the lot is asked to take a parking ticket when they enter and pay upon exit for your length of stay with cash or credit card.
The daily rate at the lot is $2.00 per hour and with a library validation, $1.00 per hour. For any questions or concerns please call (508) 929-1300.
More Free COVID-19 Testing this Week in Worcester
Free walkup COVID-19 testing is being offered as part of the state’s Stop the Spread campaign.
Testing will be done Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 10:30 AM to 3 PM at the Mercantile Center, 201 Commercial St.
No appointments are necessary, and a free mask will be provided with each test.
All attendees are reminded to wear a mask or face covering and to maintain social distancing. Flu shots are also available with insurance.
Mechanics Hall Hosting Virtual Jingle 5K Fundraiser
Mechanics Hall is hosting a virtual Jingle 5K fundraiser to help raise money for the historic hall.
The fundraiser will take place from Saturday, December 12 to Sunday, December 20. Tickets are $30.
To register, visit mechanicshall.org.
Redemption Rock Brewing Co.’s Annual Taproom Dogs Calendar is Now on Pre-Sale
Dog and beer lovers can now pre-order the 2021 Redemption Rock Taproom Dogs Calendar.
Calendars will be completed in mid-December and calendars will be available for pickup and shipping.
A portion of the proceeds goes to NEADS World Class Service Dogs, a nonprofit that trains highly-skilled Service Dogs to help people who are deaf or have a physical disability.
To order a calendar, click here.
Worcester Police Put Up Giving Tree
The Worcester Police Department has put up their annual Christmas giving tree to help local children in need this holiday season.
The WPD is asking their officers and staff members to sponsor a child or children by selecting an ornament from the tree. The WPD aims to provide gifts to more than 500 kids this Christmas.
The lists of children who need a sponsor were provided to the police through local organizations and agencies.
This isn’t just any tree…each ornament represents a local child in need. WPD is preparing to give presents to more than 500 kids. Local organizations provided us with lists of children who need a sponsor and WPD is hoping to make their wishes come true. #holidayseason pic.twitter.com/Y4M69HPWnw
— Worcester PD (@WorcesterPD) November 21, 2020
Lead image courtesy: Edited – Redemption Rock Brewing Co/Facebook
