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Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus to Step Down
Worcester’s city manager will step down from his role at the end of May. Edward Augustus Jr., who has been city manager for more than eight years, announced his resignation in a statement Tuesday afternoon. “Today I informed the Mayor and City Council of my plan to step down as city manager, effective May, 31, 2022,” he said in the…
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COVID Vaccine Mandate for Worcester City Workers Goes Into Effect
With Worcester’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate now in effect, the city’s 7,300 employees are required to show proof of vaccination or undergo weekly testing. Under the mandate, city employees who refuse to provide proof of vaccination or get tested will be charged their vacation time and then put on unpaid leave for up to 30 days. “There’s just layers and...
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Vaccine Mandate Begins for City Workers in Worcester
Worcester city workers could lose their jobs if they are not vaccinated or do not agree to weekly COVID-19 testing.
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Worcester's Mask Mandate Goes Into Effect
A citywide mask mandate went into effect in Worcester Monday, where the number of COVID cases has been climbing for 10 weeks.
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Worcester Mask Mandate Takes Effect Monday
Masks are required in all indoor public spaces in Worcester, Massachusetts, as a new mandate takes effect Monday due to a spike in COVID cases.
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Worcester Mask Mandate Takes Effect
Masks are required in all indoor public spaces in Worcester, Massachusetts, as a new mandate took effect Monday due to a spike in COVID cases. Officials in Worcester announced the citywide mask mandate Friday. “I think it’s a huge bummer — only because I am so tired of all of this, but I think it’s absolutely essential and until...
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Worcester Issues Citywide Mask Mandate
Officials in Worcester, Massachusetts, announced Friday that they are issuing a citywide mask mandate that will take effect on Monday, Sept. 20. Masks will be required indoors at all private businesses in the city, City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. said. City employees will also be required to be vaccinated or be tested weekly effective Nov. 1. The mask mandate applies…
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Worcester Decides to Stick With Oct. 31 for Halloween Celebrations
The second-largest city in Massachusetts is sticking with the Oct. 31 date for Halloween celebrations this year. The Worcester City Council made the decision Tuesday.
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Worcester Leaders Discuss Possibly Moving Halloween
Residents and city leaders are discussing whether Halloween should take place on a different date.
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No Trick: Worcester Considers Marking Halloween on Saturdays Permanently
Worcester is considering permanently moving Halloween to the last Saturday of October instead of Oct. 31 to avoid problems with midweek trick-or-treating. Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. hopes to discuss the move with local police and school leaders, as well as community, neighborhood and faith-based groups, The Telegram & Gazette reports.
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Worcester Officials Push to Lure Red Claws From Maine
After luring the Pawtucket Red Sox out of Rhode Island, city officials in Worcester, Massachusetts, hope to do the same with the Boston Celtics’ affiliate in Maine. Worcester officials have been discussing an effort to bring the Maine Red Claws, the Portland-based G League team, to the Heart of the Commonwealth.
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Demolition Begins in Preparation for Worcester's Polar Park
Another step has been made as the Red Sox’ Triple-A affiliate prepares to move to Worcester, Massachusetts. Demolition began Wednesday morning of the first building in the city’s Canal District to be taken down to make way for Polar Park.
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Worcester Using Surveillance Cameras to Curb Illegal Dumping
The City of Worcester has stepped up targeting the illegal dumping of trash.
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Worcester's Panhandling Fight Racking Up Large Bill
The city of Worcester, Massachusetts’ legal fight to defend its ban on panhandling has cost an additional $475,000.