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Worcester council agenda tackles snow costs, city finances and alcohol in parks
Councilors review a $10M winter cleanup season, a stable midyear financial update, expanded park alcohol…
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Worcester spent $10M on winter storms, nearly doubling budget
City report details rising costs, heavy snowfall and strain on crews during 2025–26 season
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Worcester weighs creation of sports commission to attract events, boost local economy
Proposal would bring together business, athletics and tourism leaders to market city as a regional…
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National Grid hits 500,000 smart meters in Mass. rollout
Utility says technology will improve outage response and give customers more insight into energy use
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Police overtime fuels Worcester’s highest salaries in 2025 payroll report
City manager tops the list as police overtime drives earnings across departments in newly released…
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Southbridge woman arraigned in fatal Webster crash that killed 10-year-old girl
Defendant held on $25,000 bail on motor vehicle homicide charge following April 11 crash on…
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Worcester advances $11M day center to address gaps in homelessness services
The center would consolidate services currently spread across the city’s network of shelters and nonprofit…
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AEDs installed at Worcester Housing Authority properties to boost emergency response
Five public housing sites now equipped with defibrillators as city officials aim to improve survival…
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Worcester to host citywide Earth Day cleanups Saturday
More than 1,400 volunteers expected across 75+ sites in one of city’s largest annual environmental…
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Mass Senate passes $3.9B climate bill with Worcester-backed provisions
Sen. Michael Moore secures PFAS gear funding, rodenticide restrictions and food access boost in sweeping…
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