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, June 27 – the City of Worcester is urging residents to have a safe Independence Day weekend, the Worcester EMS Relief Association is having a raffle to benefit the family of paramedic Seth Ebbs, the Worcester Public Market is closed for vacation, Sneakarama is hosting their Summer Block Party next month and the Green Worcester Advisory Committee meets tonight.
Worcester Urging Residents to Stay Safe Over 4th of July Weekend
City of Worcester officials are urging residents to take steps to ensure a safe Fourth of July Weekend for all. The city is reminding the public that the use of fireworks, bon fires, and fire pits are illegal in Worcester and police will be taking notice.
In the case of excessive heat, the city is asking the public to take the following precautions:
- stay hydrated
- looks for signs of heat-related illness
- take breaks from strenuous activity and direct exposure to the sun
- Check on elderly neighbors
- Do not leave children or pets unattended in a parked car
The City’s spray parks, beaches, and pool will open on July 1. Swimming at any facility not staffed by lifeguards is not recommended.
The city is encouraging residents to attend Worcester’s annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks at East Park on Shrewsbury Street on June 30.
Worcester EMS Relief Association Having Raffle to Benefit Family of Seth Ebbs
The Worcester EMS Relief Association is hosting a summer raffle to benefit the family of paramedic Seth Ebbs.
Ebbs passed away suddenly earlier this month.
Raffle tickets are $20 each are on sale now. To purchase a ticket, send a direct message to Worcester EMS Hockey on Instagram.
For prize details, see below:
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Worcester Public Market Closed for Vacation
From now through July 6, the Worcester Public Market will be closed for summer vacation.
In a social media post last week, the Market shared the following:”Since we first re-opened after the initial wave of the pandemic, our vendors, their staff and our staff have been hard at work serving you nearly daily. After much deliberation, we’ve decided to give everyone a much needed break!”
The market will reopen on July 7.
Sneakerama Hosting Summer Block Party on July 14
Sneakerama is celebrating their 44th anniversay on Thursday, July 14 with a Summer Block Party and Fun Run.
Sneakerama will be joined by Tackle the Trail for the fun run at 6:30 PM.
The party will feature live music from Colt and the Coyotes, vendors, giveaways and more. For more information, click here.
Sneakerama is located at 12 Lake Ave. in Worcester.
Green Worcester Advisory Committee Meets Tonight
The Green Worcester Advisory Committee will meet tonight at 5:30 PM in the Esther Howland Chamber at City Hall.
The committee will hear presentations from the Blackstone Watershed Collaborative and HomeHarvest Central MA, as well as review a draft letter for Mayor Joe Petty about requested qualifications for the new City Manager position.
The meeting is also being held virtually. Use the following link to join the meeting via computer, click here. To join by phone, call 415-655-0001 and use access code: 2313 821 4580.
