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5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – July 30

By TWIW Staff | July 30, 2021
Last Updated: July 30, 2021

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 –Friday, July 30 – the first VaxMillions winners are announced, Webster Police put a new patrol boat on the water, the Worcester Public Library announces summer hours at branch locations, the Quinsigamond Community College satellite campus at Southbridge High School to offer in-person classes in its second year and Greater Worcester Community Foundation opens grant applications period.

First VaxMillions Winners Announced

July 30, 2021

The Massachusetts State Lottery announces the winners for the first of five drawings for the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway on Thursday, July 29.

Darrell Washington of Weymouth is the winner of the first $1 million prize.

Daniela Maldonado of Chelsea won the first $300,000 college scholarship.

The next registration deadline to qualify for the next four drawings was July 29. To register for the final three drawings, registration must be completed by August 5.

Webster Police Put New Patrol Boat on the Water

The Webster Police Department announced on Thursday, July 29, that its new 2022, 18 foot BRIG patrol boat will be on the water in the next few days.

The boat registration is MS 2608 MC. The number is in memory of Offier Michael Lee, who’s badge numer was 1126, and Detective Cindy Johnson, who’s badge number was 1108. The MC is the initial of their first names, Mike and Cindy.

Worcester Public Library Branch Summer Hours

Worcester Public Library’s Burncoat, Goddard, Roosevelt and Tatnuck Magnet school branches will have updated hours during the 2021 summer
vacation, effective Monday, August 2.

Burncoat Branch at 526 Burncoat Street

  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 AM to Noon and 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturday 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Goddard Branch at 14 Richards Street

  • Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 AM to Noon and 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturday, 9 AM to Noon

Roosevelt Branch at 1006 Grafton Street

  • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 AM to Noon and 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Friday 9 AM to Noon and 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturday, 9 AM to Noon

Tatnuck Magnet Branch at 1083 Pleasant Street

  • Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9 AM to Noon and 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturday, 9 AM to Noon

Other library branches have no change in hours. For more information visit the Worcester Public Library Website.

QCC Satellite Campus in Southbridge Offer In-Person Classes

The Quinsigamond Community College satellite campus at Southbridge High School moves into its second year in the fall. The program will offer both in-person and online classes in the upcoming academic year.

The satellite campus aims to increase access to high quality, affordable higher education opportunities to residents in Southbridge and surrounding communities.

Students have the opportunity to take standard 15-week courses, or chose accelerated courses offered in two seven-week sections: Fall 1 (September 6 start date) and Fall II (November 1 start date). Accelerated courses enable students to complete two classes in the time it would normally take them to take one class during the standard fall semester.

Enrollment for QCC’s Fall semester is currently underway. To register for classes visit www.QCC.edu/admissions.

Greater Worcester Community Foundation Grant Applications Accepted

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation [GWCF] announced its grant program is accepting applications for its Community Grant Program through September 15.

General operating grants from $5,000 to $50,000 and project grants from $2,500 to $25,000 are available. See more information about focus areas and application requirements.

GWCF also holds an application prep session that is part information session and part grant writing 101 on Wednesday, August 4 from 9 AM to 11 AM. Sign up here.

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