Steve “The Sarge” Sargent Turns 40
Steve “The Sarge” Sargent turns 40 today.
Known as somewhat of a “local legend”, Sarge can be seen most weeknights and weekends all over the city working the game clock at high school or college sporting events, helping out at cheerleading competitions with his wife Tina, or just lending a helping hand to his family and friends.
Sarge’s most outstanding contribution? His time.
For decades, Sarge has volunteered much of his time with Worcester’s little league and Babe Ruth baseball leagues — namely Joe DiMaggio little league and East Side Babe Ruth –, with countless local political campaigns, and with numerous committees and events at Holy Name high school — where Sarge graduated high school and is a member of the school’s alumni Hall of Fame.
If you happen to see Sarge today, please wish him the happiest of birthdays.
[Full disclosure: “The Sarge” is this reporter’s MUCH older brother. And as much as I wanted to roast him for turning 40, I thought better of it and will wait until his 50th birthday.]
Worcester May Get Money from FEMA for 2018 Snowstorm
On Wednesday, FEMA announced that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts would receive more than $2 million for snow removal costs as a result of a 2018 snowstorm.
The major snowstorm dropped nearly 22 inches of snow in Worcester between March 13 and 14, 2018.
The state will review the grant and later determine where the money will be allocated.
The funding is a result of a partnership between FEMA and the state’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Treasury to Hold Viewing of Auction Items in Worcester
The Massachusetts State Treasury will be auctioning off items from the Unclaimed Property Division starting on October 26 on eBay.
Prior the auction, the items will be shown at the locations listed below:
- Monday, Oct. 21 – 12 PM -5 PM, Massachusetts State House, Nurses Hall Beacon Street, Boston
- Tuesday, Oct. 22 – 12 PM -6 PM, Cape Cod Irish Village 822 Route 28, S. Yarmouth
- Wednesday, Oct. 23 – 12 PM -5 PM, Plainridge Park Casino, Food Court, 301 Washington St, Plainville *
*Must be 21 or older to enter gaming floor with valid ID
- Thursday, Oct. 24 – 12 PM -5 PM, Springfield State Office Building, Lobby 436 Dwight Street, Downtown Springfield
- Friday, Oct. 25 -12 PM -5 PM, Massachusetts State Lottery Office 151 West Boylston Drive, Worcester
City of Worcester Signs Host Agreement with Recreational Cannabis Grower
The City of Worcester has signed a host agreement with recreational cannabis micro-growers, Cultivation Experts, LLC.
Cultivation Experts must be approved for a special use permit and license from the City then retain a license from the Cannabis Control Commission before operations can commence.
“We are very excited to be working with the City of Worcester and partnering with local companies and investors in building this facility. We plan on turning this company and this building into something the residents here can be proud of,” said managing partner of the company, Stephen Farr.
The company will be located at 61 Fremont St. and is expected to create up to 15 jobs in this facility within the first year.
Lt. Governor Polito to Speak to STEM Educators at WPI Today
STEM Week officially kicks-off today — Monday, October 21 — and more than 500 STEM educators will be in attendance at the Project Lead the Way Networking Conference at WPI.
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito will address the STEM teachers first thing Monday morning during the event’s kickoff.
The event will also include remarks from Mass STEM Hub Director Katherine Skrivan, speakers from Boston Dynamics, a student panel, and an awards luncheon. The event will run from 8 AM to 3 PM.
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