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 – Wednesday, March 30 – the Worcester City Council shows appreciation for City Manager Ed Augustus after voting to accept his resignation on Tuesday, there’s a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of break-in suspects, join a Shrewsbury Street Pub Crawl to celebrate National Nurses Day, Catholic Charities Worcester is hosting a virtual job fair and Jurassic Quest is coming to the DCU Center.
City Council Accepts Resignation of City Manager
During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 29, councilors were asked to accept the resignation of City Manager Ed Augustus.
Augustus submitted his resignation on Tuesday, effective May 31.
While the council vote is procedural, several councilors expressed their thoughts on Augustus’ departure while casting their votes. Councilors and those in attendance also showed their appreciation for Augustus after the vote was completed.
Watch the moment here:
$1,000 Reward to Identify Break-In Suspects
Ballard Truck Center is offering a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of break-in suspects at its Worcester facility on Tuesday, March 29, between 2 AM and 3 AM.
See the video below for the individuals Ballard wishes to identify.
Anyone with information is asked to contact [email protected].
National Nurses Day Pub Crawl
Celebrate National Nurses Day on Saturday, May 7, on Shrewsbury Street with pub crawl. Tickets include one beer ticket (valid at a specified location), snacks at each location, and a custom event shirt!
Get more information and tickets here.
Catholic Charities Worcester County Virtual Job Fair
Catholic Charities Worcester County has several open career opportunities. Review the open positions and apply on its website.
Catholic Charities will also hold a virtual job fair on Friday, April 8, from 10 AM to 2 PM. See the post below for access information.
Catholic Charities Worcester County is hiring! We have several employment opportunities and will be holding a Job Fair on Friday, April 8th, 2022. Check out the flyer below for more info! pic.twitter.com/NxYYwZPP5e
— Catholic Charities Worcester County (@cc_worc) March 28, 2022
Jurassic Quest Coming to DCU Center Next Month
Jurassic Quest is coming to the DCU Center Convention Center starting Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1.
Check out the life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex and an incredible 50 Foot Long Megalodon.
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Meet their trainers, baby dinos and watch a live interactive Raptor show.
To purchase tickets, click here. Use the code “DINO10” to get 10% off.
