Coes Reservoir to Have Invasive Water Chestnuts Removed
The Worcester DPW has contracted a lake management company to use a mechanical harvester in Coes Reservoir starting on Monday, July 8, 2019, in order to address the invasive water chestnut (Trapa natans).
Over the course of the week, the harvester will be working to remove the aquatic weeds from the northern part of the Reservoir.
Mechanical harvesting is a safe and effective method for the control of water chestnut without the use of aquatic herbicides.
Worcester Railers re-sign Defenseman Kyle McKenzie
Redemption Rock Brewing Hosting Bob Ross Paint Party
On Tuesday, July 16, Redemption Rock Brewing Co. will host a Bob Ross Paint Party from 7 PM to 9 PM.
Participants will follow along with Bob Ross art instruction guide on a projection screen and will feature neon color paint n canvas.
All supplies are provided, including a protective smock. Tickets are $25. Redemption Rock will have have beer, coffee, tea, and seltzer available for purchase and encourages participants to bring their own snacks.
United Way to Host Night at PawSox Game at McCoy Stadium
The United Way of Central Mass. is hosting a fundraising night at the PawSox on Saturday, July 13.
Each ticket sold goes to United Way’s Campaign for a Great Summer.
First pitch is at 6:15 PM. Click these links for more details and tickets.
Massachusetts Ranked #36 in Best & Worst States to Start a Business
In their latest report — the Best & Worst States to Start a Business — the data experts at WalletHub have ranked Massachusetts 36th out of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Massachusetts low ranking as a place to start a business, according to WalletHub, is due to its high labor costs, high business costs, and the number of job openings compared to the number of people in the labor force.
There is a silver lining, however. Massachusetts is ranked #1 for the most-educated population, and — for those that like to work as little as possible — the Bay State is in the top five states for the shortest average work week.
To see how MA compares to the rest of the country, scroll the map below:
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