5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Sept. 14, 2020

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, September 14– City Hall and other municipal buildings reopen today, there’s more free COVID-19 testing this week, Worcester Public Schools start “Grab & Go” meals tomorrow, submissions are due today for the City’s “Create the Vote” campaign and Table Talk Pies is hiring.

City Hall, Police Dept., Other Municipal Buildings to Open Today

Several municipal buildings will reopen in the city today — Monday, September 14.

• City Hall, 455 Main St.
• Department of Public Works & Parks (76 East Worcester St. and 50 Skyline Drive)
• Inspectional Services/Worcester Fire Department, 25 Meade St.
• Municipal Service Center, 801 Main St.
• Worcester Police Department, 9-11 Lincoln Square

All locations will open with limited capacity, restricted hours and strict safety protocols. Residents must make an appointment for City Hall and 25 Meade St. access.

Appointments can be made at worcesterma.gov or by calling customer service at 508-929-1300 Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 5 PM.

Free COVID-19 Testing this Week in Worcester

Free COVID-19 testing will be offered next week at the following locations (Flu shots are available with insurance):

• Great Brook Valley, 19 Tacoma St., Monday, Sept. 14, 12-4 p.m.
• Our Lady of Loreto Church, 33 Massasoit Road, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2-6 p.m.
• Community Healthlink, 72 Jaques Ave., Thursday, Sept. 17, 1-5 p.m.

WPS Starts “Grab & Go” Meals Tomorrow

On Tuesday, September 15, Worcester Public Schools will begin their Fall 2020 Grab & Go Meals program.

Meals will be available Monday through Thursday from 3 PM to 6 PM and Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Friday meal pick-up will include meals for the weekend.

Meals are available for all children, teens and families and anyone up to age 22 enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner programs. For a list of locations in languages other than English, visit the WPS website.

See below for a list of locations:

Submissions Due Today for City’s “Create the Vote” Campaign

Designs for the City’s “Create the Vote” campaign are due today at 12 PM.

Residents of Worcester are invited to submit designs reimagining the sticker voters receive after casting their ballots on Election Day.

Finalist designs will be selected and shared on social media for public voting to determine winners. Voting will close Wednesday, Sept. 16 to meet printing and mailing deadlines. Winning designs will be available in multiple languages for in-person and mail-in Worcester voters.

Creators of winning designs will each receive a $300 prize.

Table Talk Pies is Hiring

Table Talk Pies is hiring for a Production Worker.

Interested applicants are asked to stop by 120 Washington St. to apply.