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, September 2 – today is the last opportunity to vote early before the state primary on September 6, Country Bank warns of fraudulent activity, Wachusett Mountain is having a Labor Day weekend sale, the next Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District meeting is Sept. 9 and sign up to a day of golf to benefit Greyhound Friends.
Today is the Last Chance to Vote Early in Worcester
Today is the last day for early voting for the September 6 Massachusetts state primary. Early voting is available at the Central Community Branch YMCA at 766 Main Street from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Those that have not already voted and do not vote today can visit their regular polling location on primary voting day, Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Country Bank Warns of Fraudulent Activity
Country Bank advises customers that imposters pretending to be from Country Bank are contacting individuals using the following tactics to gain access to account information:
- By telephone they are claiming to be from Country Bank’s fraud department and informing customers that they have been locked out of their online banking application. They are sending a malicious link via email to customers who comply and asking the customer update their password. This action gives the fraudster access to their online banking account which reveals their password.
- Via text messages, they are sending a “Mobile Bank Alert”. The message claims that their debit card has been locked and instructs them to call 859-685-7586 to have the debit card unlocked. This action requires customers to provide their PIN.
Country Bank reminds customers it will never contact a customer and ask them to divulge their user names, passwords, PINs, account number(s) or social security number. Please use caution, if in doubt – hang up and contact our Customer Care Center by calling 800-322-8233.
Wachusett Mountain Labor Day Sale
Head to Wachusett Mountain over Labor Day weekend for up to 60% off on gear, outerwear, helmets and more.
Labor Day deals ahead! Save up to 60% on gear and stick around for BBQ, beer, Skyride, live music, & food trucks! 🍺🍔🎿 pic.twitter.com/MPLTf1f9zW
— Wachusett Mountain (@Wachusett) August 30, 2022
Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District Community Meeting
The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District holds its next community meeting on Friday, Sept. 9 from 9 AM to 10 AM in Mercantile Plaza, next to the Harpoon Beer Garden. In case of inclement weather, the gathering will be held inside Mercantile Center’s lobby at 100 Front St.
The social hours are intended as an opportunity for downtown area stakeholders to catch up on all the exciting things going in downtown and to have some caffeine, carbs and conversation with other downtown aficionados.
Coffee and doughnuts from Glazy Susan will be served at this months meeting.
Play 18 Holes for Greyhounds
The Golf Fore Paws Golf Tournament is Monday, Sept.12 at Whitinsville Golf Club at 179 Fletcher St. Registration is 11 AM and tee-off is at noon. A dinner buffet will be served at 4:30 PM.
The cost for a single is $165, and a foursome is $600. The dinner buffet is an additional $40. All proceeds go to Greyhound Friends.
Get tickets at Greyhound Friends website or email [email protected].
