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5 things to know about the 2025 election in Worcester
Worcester's mayor, city council and school committee positions are all up for election. -
New funding in Worcester reserved for small nonprofits that often lose out on grant money
The city and the Greater Worcester Community Foundation are setting aside the money for at least a dozen grassroots organizations with budgets of no more than $500,000. -
Bach, the Hook organ and the sounds like ‘heaven’ at Mechanics Hall
Organist Peter Krasinski shares his connection to Johann Sebastian Bach, the historic Hook Organ and how the acoustics while performing at Mechanics Hall is heavenly. -
Lots of people in Worcester don’t vote. Some groups are trying to change that.
Residents say they don’t expect their votes to prompt real change. Others say they don’t have enough information to cast a ballot. -
Worcester mayoral candidates disagree on civilian oversight board for police
The first debate between the 2025 mayoral candidates also included discussion of affordable housing, cuts to federal funding, and divisions on City Council. -
Some Worcester residents spend hours just getting to and from a supermarket
A Stop & Shop in Lincoln Village closed last year, leaving no full-service supermarket in the neighborhood. There’s not even a direct bus route to one. -
Worcester City Council passes resolution barring police from assisting ICE
Although the measure was mainly symbolic, councilors said it sends a message that Worcester cares about immigrants. -
Worcester city councilor seeks dismissal of charges against her stemming from ICE operation
Etel Haxhiaj allegedly interfered with local police and assaulted an officer during the federal immigration operation in May. -
Worcester city council rejects sprinkler requirement for some apartment buildings
A majority of city councilors concluded the measure isn’t necessary in Worcester. -
Bye-bye beetle? Massachusetts is close to eradicating an invasive bug.
The Asian longhorned beetle can munch on trees until it kills them. The state has spent nearly two decades surveying over 8 million trees for the destructive insect.
