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Worcester outlines winter snow removal upgrades as council presses for results
New plows, expanded brining operations, additional staff and GPS technology are part of Worcester’s preparations…
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Earlier start for Worcester City Council meetings draws mixed reactions
A proposal to begin council meetings at 5:30 p.m. aims to accommodate public comment and…
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Public restroom proposal gets some relief from Worcester council
Councilors sent the proposal to the city manager for further study after debating locations, maintenance…
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Worcester council explores adding second police academy class in 2027
Councilors asked the city to examine the cost and feasibility of adding a second academy…
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Worcester police chief tells council department needs 60 more officers
Police Chief Paul Saucier told councilors he wants to grow the department from 478 to…
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39 Worcester fire hydrants out of service; officials say neighborhoods remain covered
Fire Chief Martin Dyer said the hydrant system is designed with redundancy and that firefighters…
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Worcester council sends homelessness plan back for revisions after debate over camping fines
Councilors called for changes to the city’s “Disrupting the Cycle” strategy after questioning a proposed…
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City Council tackles road delays as Toomey crash, homelessness ordinance draw attention
Councilors want clearer timelines and explanations when street and sidewalk work falls behind schedule, after…
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Worcester council rejects civilian review board after hours of debate
Residents pressed councilors for independent police oversight and greater accountability, but the council voted 8-3…
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Worcester council weighs speed cameras, Common safety and limits on immigration enforcement
Councilors advanced a public discussion of speed cameras, debated perceptions of safety on Worcester Common…
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