Planting Home Plate and the Bases at Polar Park
Rumor has it that the planting of home plate and the bases of Polar Park will take place on Monday, Aug. 5 at 5:30 PM.
The event will take place at the corner of Gold St. & Washington St. — otherwise known as the “South Lot.”
Stay tuned for more information!
Economic Development Office and Worcester Roots to Host Co-Op Event
The City of Worcester’s Executive Office of Economic Development and Worcester Roots will co-host an event, “Succession Planning & Growth – Cooperative Ownership,” on Thursday, July 25 at 12 p.m. at the Worcester PopUp (20 Franklin Street).
This event announces the ongoing collaboration between the City’s Executive Office of Economic Development, Worcester Roots, and other regional partners. Worcester Roots is a collective of youth and adult organizers with a mission of creating opportunities for economic, social and environmental justice.
Information will be provided about cooperative and employee ownership as well as how to get companies and community members involved. Speakers at the event will be: Carolyn Edsell-Vetter, Cooperative Fund of New England; Peter Dunn, City of Worcester; and Irving Espinosa, Homes ICG.
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch.
Indian Lake Closed Thursday for Algae Treatment
The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks has contracted for the application of copper sulfate to Indian Lake on Thursday, July 25.
The City is advising all persons to stay out of the water, discontinue boat use and fishing, and keep their pets out of the water on this day. Beaches will be posted prior to the application. It is planned that the lake will reopen on Friday.
Copper sulfate is a safe and effective way to control the growth of harmful, toxin-producing algae. The application of copper sulfate is a common practice to maintain a healthy lake and poses minimal risk to humans and animals after application is complete.
For questions, please call the DPW&P Customer Service Center at 508-929-1300.
So You Think You Can Dance is Coming to Worcester’s Hanover Theatre
Celebrating its 16th season, top 10 finalists of “So You Think You Can Dance” will make their way to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 PM.
Tickets for So You Think You Can Dance Live! 2019 go on sale to theatre members Thursday, July 25 at 10 AM and to the public Friday, July 26 at 10 AM. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public, beginning Wednesday, July 24, at 10 AM through Thursday, July 25, at 10 PM.
Tickets start at $39.50. Discounts are available for members and groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available online at TheHanoverTheatre.org, by phone at 877.571.SHOW (7469) or at The Hanover Theatre box office located at 2 Southbridge Street in downtown Worcester.
Mass. Sees Huge Spike in the Foodborne Illness Cyclospora
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents to practice safe food handling practices following an increase in reported infections of Cyclospora, a foodborne illness that causes gastrointestinal symptoms, mainly diarrhea, that can sometimes be severe.
Since May 1, 2019, there have been more than 100 reports of Cyclospora infection cases in the state, when, over the past three years, DPH has received between 18 and 33 reported cases. Most cases this year have occurred in greater Boston, but infections have been reported in residents across the Commonwealth. Other states have also reported increases in the number of cyclosporiasis cases; the cause of the outbreak is not yet known.
“Individuals usually become symptomatic approximately one week after eating contaminated food,” said Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel, MD, MPH. “Symptoms typically include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal cramping, nausea, and prolonged fatigue. Immunocompromised people may have more prolonged symptoms. Many infections will resolve on their own, but people with symptoms should seek medical care as the infection is best treated with an antibiotic prescribed by a healthcare provider. “
DPH is working with local Boards of Health, other states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to trace the cause of the outbreak.
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