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, December 20 – there’s a public forum today to get input on how the school district should spend American Rescue Plan Act funding, the Longest Night Vigil is tonight on the Worcester Common, trash and recycling will be on a regular schedule for the next two weeks, Worcester Union Softball is looking for players and get 20% off gift card purchases at Brew City until Thursday.
Public Forum on Worcester School District Spending of ARPA Funds Tonight
The Worcester School Committee’s Standing Committee on Finance and Operations is holding a public forum tonight — Monday, December 20 — at 7 PM.
The forum will provide opportunities for public input on the district’s plans for Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief funding, as required by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
The forum will be held virtually. To access the meeting on Zoom, click here.
Log-in and call-in information:
- Passcode: 145737
- Telephone: US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799
- Webinar ID: 873 8128 0980
Longest Night Vigil is Tonight on Worcester Common
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is observed annually, usually on the longest night of the year, the winter solstice.
On Monday, December 20, at 5:30 PM, a vigil in remembrance of community members whose lives have been lost due to homelessness this year will be held on the Worcester Common at 455 Main Street.
The vigil includes members of the community in Worcester with experience with homelessness in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, the Homeless Outreach & Advocacy Program Consumer Advisory Board and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester.
Trash and Recycling Will Operate Normally Next 2 Weeks
The city of Worcester’s trash and recycling pick-up won’t be interrupted by the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays since they both fall on a Saturday this year.
Trash and recycling will resume its normal Monday through Friday schedule.
The City of Worcester’s Department of Public Works and Parks announces that trash and recycling collection will be on a regular Monday through Friday schedule for the next two weeks. The Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays will not affect the collection schedule either week.
— DPW & P (@WorcesterDPW) December 17, 2021
Worcester Union Softball Team Looking for Players for Winter Sessions
The Worcester Union Softball program is looking for softball pitchers and positional players for each of their divisions from 12U to 18U and Showcase.
Anyone interested in playing for Worcester Union can email [email protected] or call 508-667-2480 for more information.
Winter sessions start up in two weeks and there’s a full schedule in the spring and early summer, including college showcase tournaments for older players.
Get 20% Off Gift Card Purchases at Brew City
If there’s a beer lover in the family, we’ve got some good news. Brew City on Shrewsbury Street is having a Holiday Gift Card Sale.
From now until December 23, gift card purchases are 20% off.
Brew City features over 165 beers and has 41 beers on tap. They’re open Thursday from 4 PM to 10 PM for your last chance to pick-up a gift card!
