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Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police officer during ICE operation
Court records show that City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj faces a misdemeanor count of assault and battery on an officer and a separate charge of interfering with police. -
Worcester County homelessness hits record high, new data shows
Housing advocates blame the state’s affordable housing shortage for the rise. -
Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
A new state law lets people with past evictions file a petition to seal those records. -
Protesters disrupt Worcester city manager’s State of the City address
Batista called on Worcester residents to unify, but activists said they’re still upset about his response to a recent ICE operation in the city. -
These places west of Boston might have a better claim as the birthplace of the Revolution
The British had already lost control of most of Massachusetts before the Battles of Lexington and Concord. -
Worcester residents continue to criticize city's response to recent ICE activity
During a City Council meeting Tuesday, residents accused municipal leaders and the police department of not doing enough to protect the community. -
Worcester Human Rights Commissioners say city manager refused to reappoint them
The development comes as commissioners claim Batista continuously rebuffs their suggestions and requests. -
Worcester School Committee names next superintendent of city's school district
Brian Allen will replace current Superintendent Rachel Monárrez, who's stepping down in June. -
Facing criticism, Worcester police chief says many aspects of DOJ report are accurate
It was a change in tune from the police department, which has repeatedly called the report inaccurate. -
Transportation advocates call for Worcester to adopt bus rapid transit service
The proposal involves buses operating in their own lanes and traffic lights automatically changing when they approach.
