This Week in Worcester

18/11/2024

No podcast tonight due to illness. See you next week!

17/11/2024

A new Burncoat High and Middle School could run upwards of $500 million in construction costs.

The City of Worcester hopes the Massachusetts School Building Authority helps fund a significant portion of the construction costs.

The entire project is anticipated to take five to seven years:

City Manager Eric Batista is requesting the City Council vote on and approve a loan order for $3 million to cover design and architectural fees.

15/11/2024

Police arrested an Auburn man who faces child po*******hy charges after executing a search warrant on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Police arrested an Auburn man who faces child po*******hy charges after executiing a search warrant on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

15/11/2024

The Mass. House of Representatives voted on Thursday, Nov. 14, to change its rules to limit any audit brought by Question 1 in 2024.

15/11/2024

The Mass. Legislature approved an omnibus bill on Nov. 14 with nearly $4 billion in spending. including nearly $55 million in Worcester County.

14/11/2024

The Mass. Legislature sends a bill to the governor's desk that will enable Paul Saucier to be named the next permanent chief of police in Worcester.

The Mass. Legislature sends a bill to the governor's desk that will enable Paul Saucier to be named the next permenant chief of police in Worcester.

14/11/2024

The Mass. DPH released information for patients, providers and pharmacists about ongoing shortages in drugs that treat asthma.

13/11/2024

The Worcester Police Department seeks help from the public to locate a man wanted for an April 13 murder who may be armed and dangerous.

12/11/2024

The City of Worcester has opened a bid for the replacement of windows and doors at Worcester East Middle School.

The scope of the work will occur in two phases, with Phase 1 anticipated to start next summer.

The project is expected to cost around $6.3 million:

The City of Worcester has opened a bid for the replacement of windows at Worcester East Middle School.

12/11/2024

Governor Maura Healey announced on Veterans Day a new program that provides tax credits to small businesses that hire National Guard members.

Governor Healey announced on Veterans Day a new program that provides tax credits to small businesses that hire National Guard members.

11/11/2024

Worcester company Hollywoot Film Group announces it will open a film at Blackstone Valley 14: Cinema De Lux, in Millbury, next month.

Worcester company Hollywoot Film Group announces it will open a film at Blackstone Valley 14: Cinema De Lux, in Millbury.

11/11/2024

An ensemble of local artists will perform a semi-acoustic version of Led Zepplin IV at the JMAC in Worcester on Nov. 16, to benefit a local charity.

An ensemble of local artists will perform a semi-acoustic version of Led Zeppelin IV at the JMAC in Worcester on Nov. 16, to benefit a local charity.

11/11/2024

There are five neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

11/11/2024

This Week in Worcester podcast with a full national and local election debrief.

09/11/2024

The Worcester Historical Museum’s Home for the Holidays candlelight tours start the day after Thanksgiving.

Each room of the Salisbury Mansion is decorated for the holiday season and will be lit only by candlelight to give an authentic pre-revolutionary holiday home experience:

The Worcester Historical Museum's "Home for the Holidays" candlelight tours at the Salisbury Mansion run from Nov. 29 to Jan. 4.

08/11/2024

The Worcester Fire Department will host a memorial dedication for Lt. Jason Menard on Nov. 13, the five-year anniversary of his the line of duty death.

The Worcester Fire Dep. will host a memorial dedication for Lt. Jason Menard on Nov. 13, the five-year anniversary of his the line of duty death .

08/11/2024

Worcester police arrest a 34-year-old man for possession of a firearm during a traffic stop on Thursday.

Worcester police arrest a 34-year-old man for possession of a firearm during a traffic stop on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.

08/11/2024

Worcester's Department of Sustainability & Resilience has launched a recycling and yard waste online survey for residents.

The survey aims to improve scheduling and services at the city's drop-off centers:

The Department of Sustainability & Resilience has launched a recycling and yard waste online survey for Worcester residents.