Ghosts, giggles and disco balls: 5 fun things to do this weekend
From cemetery tours and stand-up comedy to Bach, ABBA and a quirky Halloween trinket swap, here are five fun things to do around Worcester this weekend
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Worcester City Council votes to oppose Question 8, defend legal cannabis sales
Councilors voted 6-0, with five abstentions, to oppose the ballot question that would repeal recreational marijuana sales in Massachusetts
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Assumption launches Larry Lucchino sports institute, names WooSox president founding director
Backed by a major gift from the Lucchino Family Foundation, the new institute will combine sports, liberal arts and career opportunities, with scholarships beginning in fall 2027
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Worcester School Committee to review academic performance, staff absences
The Oct. 22 meeting examines uneven student achievement, employee sick-day trends, school realignment and proposed changes to career technical education policies
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Building Worcester: Chandler Street upgrades, new apartments and Wonder opening
Worcester advances plans for $10.1 million in road improvements near Worcester State, a developer proposes 24 apartments on Grafton Street and Wonder opens on Park Ave.
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Worcester’s historic Heywood Boot building to receive $929K in state redevelopment funding
The Canal District property is among 73 Central Massachusetts projects receiving nearly $54 million in state grants aimed at revitalizing underused buildings, improving infrastructure and supporting housing development
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$51 million redevelopment brings 80 affordable senior apartments to Worcester’s Lincoln Square
The Residences at Lincoln Square combines the restoration of the historic Worcester Boys Club with a new energy-efficient apartment building. Gov. Maura Healey is attending Wednesday’s completion ceremony
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Amazon drone deliveries, marijuana ballot question and street repairs on Worcester council agenda
Worcester councilors consider oversight of Amazon’s planned drone delivery service, a resolution opposing Question 8 and proposals to speed up road repairs
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Senior captains set the standard for Saint Paul field hockey
Ireland Shea directs the offense and creates scoring opportunities for younger teammates, while Ava Grant organizes the defense from the goal.