WORCESTER — A line of cars stretched through Kelley Square Thursday morning as UniBank marked the first anniversary of its Polar Park branch by serving up gasoline for 10 cents a gallon. Much better than a party with stuffed mushrooms and satay, right?
From 7-10 a.m., UniBank employees—including CEO Michael Welch—pumped up to 30 gallons per vehicle at the Chop Chop Convenience Gulf Station on Madison Street. The offer drew steady traffic throughout the morning, with drivers forming queues before sunrise for a chance at what would normally be a once-in-a-magazine-ad price.
The bank announced the promo earlier this week, calling it a “thank you” to the Canal District community as the Polar Park branch reaches its one-year mark. The branch, located at The Revington on Green Island Boulevard, opened in December 2024 and has become the district’s only retail bank.
“Offering 10-cent gas is just one of our ways of saying thank you to Worcester,” Welch said. “This community has warmly welcomed us into the Canal District, and we’re proud to give back in a way that brings people together and spreads some holiday goodwill.”
UniBank officials said the giveaway was meant to highlight the growth of the Canal District and the bank’s role in supporting residents, nearby businesses and the increasing year-round activity around Polar Park.
Thursday’s event is the latest in the bank’s series of community-focused promotions, and one of the more visible — and, for many drivers, one of the more practical — during the holiday season.
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