5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – September 30, 2019

WORCESTER – In today’s daily 5 Things You Need to Know feature, ThisWeekinWorcester.com will explore 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 — September 30, 2019 – a list of what you can and can’t recycle in Worcester, Unity Radio will now air Holy Cross games, the Worcester Railers start training camp today, the WOOtenanny! Comedy Festival starts today, and Oktoberfest kicks off tonight at Brew City. 

Here’s What You Can and Can’t Recycle in Worcester

Last week, the Worcester DPW shared a list of what you and can’t place in your recycling bins.

The recycling guide — compiled by Recycle Smart MA — can be found here. 

Still not sure if it’s recyclable? The site also has a search by item tool at the top of the page. 

Not sure if you should put an item in your recycling bin? Check out Recycle Smart MA’s Recyclopedia to know what should go in and what should stay out: https://t.co/u3gslJ4fWS pic.twitter.com/LkP1cjmU0n

— DPW & P (@WorcesterDPW) September 26, 2019

Unity Radio to Air Holy Cross Women’s Basketball, Men’s Hockey & More

On Friday, Holy Cross announced a new agreement with Unity Radio to broadcast selected women’s basketball, men’s ice hockey and women’s ice hockey games during the 2019-20 season.

Unity Radio will air a total of 19 women’s basketball games, 10 men’s ice hockey games and eight women’s ice hockey games this winter.

All broadcasts can be heard on WUTY 97.9 FM in Worcester, and will also be available anywhere online at unityradioma.org.

Alex Vispoli will handle play-by-play duties for the majority of the women’s basketball contests. Joe Paskalis will call most of the action for men’s and women’s ice hockey.

Each broadcast will feature pregame, halftime and postgame shows with exclusive interviews and features.

To see the full list of games airing on Unity Radio, click here. 

Worcester Railers Start Training Camp Today

• Monday – 10 AM to 12 PM
• Tuesday – 10 AM to 12 PM
• Wednesday – 10 AM to 12 PM
• Thursday – 10 AM to 12 PM
• Friday – 10 AM to 11 AM, 6 PM to 8 PM Blue vs. White inter-squad game at the FBWIC.
• Saturday – 4:30 PM —  Worcester will play an exhibition game vs. the Maine Mariners at the Rinks at Exeter in Exeter, NH. The game is open to the public and free of charge.

Wootenanny! Comedy Festival Starts Today

Beginning today, Monday, Sept. 30 until Sunday, Oct. 6, the WOOtenanny Comedy Festival will make its return with 90 comedians and 23 scheduled performances at multiple locations throughout Worcester.

Comedians from Worcester, Boston and 12 other states across the country will be performing throughout the week. 

The week will be headlined by Josh Johnson of the Daily Show [photo above] with three nights [Oct. 3-5] at WooHaHa Comedy Club in downtown Worcester, and Worcester’s own Nick Chambers on Oct. 4 and 5 at the Comedy Attic at Park Grill on Park Ave.

During the course of the week, comedian and WOOtenanny organizer Shaun Connolly of Worcester will be recording a comedy album at Coney Island.

There will be shows and podcasts throughout the week at the locations above, as well as Nick’s Bar on Millbury St. and Beatnik’s on Park Ave.

Oktoberfest Runs 2 Weeks Long at Brew City

Every night starting tonight, Sept. 30 through Oct. 14, Brew City on Shrewsbury St. will be celebrating Oktoberfest.

The celebration will include a menu of German food and several Oktoberfest beers on tap. 

The special menu will be served every night after 4 PM.

For more info, click here. 

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