Worcester’s Bell Pond Selected for NASA Study — And It Needs Your Help?
Worcester’s Bell Pond is the first pond in New England to participate in the University of North Carolina’s NASA-sponsored study on measuring the quantity of water in lakes.
UNC and the City of Worcester are encouraging residents in the Belmont St. area — and anyone passing by — to participate.
Here ‘s what you need to do: Text the water level on the staff gauge anytime you are walking by on Belmont Street to (508) 252-8882 and contribute to this world-wide study. The staff gauge is pictured in the tweet from the DPW below.
Text the water level on the staff gauge anytime you are walking by on Belmont Street to (508) 252-8882 and contribute to this world-wide study. Even cooler, Bell Pond is the first Pond in New England to participate! More information at https://t.co/05K0444kD9. https://t.co/oQv7Of4dhn
— DPW & P (@WorcesterDPW) June 20, 2019
Clark University to Offer First Graduate Program in U.S. in Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control
Clark University is launching a first-in-the-nation graduate certificate in regulatory affairs for cannabis control. The program studies public policy issues involved in the cultivation, distribution, sales and regulation of adult use and medicinal-use cannabis.
The new program uses a policy framework approach to assist public health and safety officials in balancing the implementation of new cannabis legislation with public safety concerns and the need for process and controls on municipal and state levels.
Courses will focus on public policy with practical training for implementing the rules of engagement in the cannabis control field. The program comprises three online courses: regulatory models, health and public safety concerns, and stakeholder education and enforcement.
The George Street Bike Challenge Happens July 28
The climb up one of Worcester’s steepest hill by bike is just over a month away.
The George Street Bike Challenge takes place on Sunday, July 28 at 10 AM.
George Street was the training ground for 1899 world champion Major Taylor. It’s one rider at a time against the clock in this steep uphill time trial in downtown Worcester, presented by Barney’s Bicycle and the Seven Hills Wheelmen,
The distance is 500 feet, and the average grade is 18 percent. The challenge is open to riders age 12 and up. Helmets are required. Proceeds benefit the Major Taylor Association, Inc.
Mass. DPH Releases Summer Safety Tips
With today — June 21 — marking the first official day of summer, Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) wants to remind families, caregivers, summer program leaders, and camp counselors to take extra precautions to keep young children safe this summer.
The DPH’s summer safety tips include water and pool safety, car safety, and window safety.
Please read the full list of summer safety tips here.
Aldrich Astronomical Society Presents Space Series at Worcester Public Library
For three Saturdays this summer, the Aldrich Astronomical Society will present A Universe of Stories: Space — a three-part space-themed presentation at the Worcester Public Library.
The presentations will be part of WPL’s “A Universe of Stories” 2019 Summer Reading.
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