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Part of Highland Street to Close for Nearly a Month
Part of Highland Street in Worcester will close to one lane of traffic for nearly a month, between 8 AM and 5 PM.
Parking Restrictions Announced in Canal District on Sunday
Temporary restrictions on parking in the Canal District and Green Island neighborhoods of Worcester go into effect Sunday, July 28, at 9 PM.
Route 20 West in Millbury Closed for Diesel Spill Cleanup
A tanker truck carrying diesel fuel rolled over, closing Route 20 in both directions in Millbury on Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024
Parts of Green Hill Parkway to Close for a Month
Parts of Green Hill Parkway will close for about a month for new drainage and road reconstruction, with access from only Belmont Street.
Cooling Centers Open in Worcester through July 17
The City of Worcester has opened cooling centers in the city from July 15 to July 17 due to the predicted high heat temperatures.
Mass Pike Offramp to I-290/I-395 Closed after Rollover
A tractor-trailer rollover closed the off ramp from I-90 to I-290/I-395 on Thursday morning July 11. No timeline provided on reopening the ramp.
4,500 Received Free Tuition, Fees for Community College in Last Year
MassReconnect supported 4,500 students with free tuition and fees as Mass. Community Colleges in its first year, with enrollment up 45 percent.
Administrative Cost Increases at Worcester Schools: 0.61%
Critics accuse the Worcester Public Schools of a "spending spree" of administrative costs. According to state data, that's false.
Worcester School Committee’s “Keep Failing” Caucus
Three members of the Worcester School Committee and a former mayor are unified in the solution to education in the city: More of the same.
Worcester Housing Authority Awarded AARP Grant
The Worcester Housing Authority announced it has been awarded a AARP Community Challenge grant.
