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 – Monday, August 8 – the new Worcester RMV center opens today at Southwest Commons Plaza, there’s a bicycle rodeo in Paxton this weekend, Rocco’s Doughnut Co. is hiring at all three locations, August Adventures Day is this week at the Worcester Historical Museum and Go Hard or Stay Home is hosting a backpack and school supplies giveaway this weekend.
New Worcester RMV Center Opens Today
The new Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles branch in Worcester opens today inside the former Big Y supermarket at Southwest Commons plaza.
The RMV is moving the Worcester branch from 611 Main St. to 50 S.W. Cutoff.
The new service center has a WRTA public bus stop directly in front of the building and access to Routes 20, 122, 9, and the Mass. Pike.
The Southwest Cutoff location will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday to Friday. The new RMV will offer all transactions presently available at the downtown RMV location. There are roughly 350 parking spaces at the new Worcester RMV location.
For more information, click here.
Bicycle Rodeo Safety Course in Paxton this Weekend
The Paxton Police Department is hosting a Bicycle Rodeo Safety Course on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Paxton Center School.
Police are welcoming all bike riders ages 7 to 12. Kids will be able to check out the Paxton PD motorcycle.
The event is free.
Looking for a job? Rocco’s Doughnut Co. Hiring at All Three Locations
Rocco’s Doughnut Co. – with three locations in Worcester, Millbury and Westborough – is now hiring for part-time front of the house staff members.
FOH team members are responsible for greeting guests, packing their doughnuts, food, coffee, and teas, and ringing up their order.
For a full job description and to apply, click here.
Friday is August Adventures Day at the Worcester Historical Museum
The Worcester Historical Museum’s August Adventures Day is Friday, Aug. 12. Admission is free at the museum at 30 Elm St. from 10 AM to 4 PM and at the Salisbury Mansion at 40 Highland St. from 11 AM to 3 PM.
The museum will have crafts, games, a scavenger hunt and its mascot Smiley will be on site from 10 AM to 12 PM to take photos.
Go Hard or Stay Home Hosting Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway
Go Hard or Stay Home, a basketball instruction and community organization in Worcester, is hosting a backpack and school supplies giveaway this weekend.
The event will take place at the Eagles Club at 53 Norfolk St. from 12 PM to 6 PM. There will be bouncy houses, food, games and more.
To make a donation, contact Ryan Brown at 774-239-6015 or by email at [email protected].
Lead image: The entrance and exit to the new Worcester RMV Center/Patrick Sargent for ThisWeekinWorcester.com
