Smith Pond Beach Closed After E. Coli Levels Exceed Water Quality Standards
Smith Pond Beach, also known as Cooks Pond, is closed until further notice after testing found E. coli bacteria above water quality standards. Worcester public health officials say additional laboratory testing is required before the beach can reopen.
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11 Worcester Schools to Begin 2026-27 With New, Acting or Interim Principals
Worcester Public Schools has announced leadership changes at 11 schools for the 2026-27 school year, including North High, South High, Nelson Place and several elementary schools. Many of the incoming principals are longtime WPS educators returning to or…
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Worcester Native Paula Gulbicki Brings ‘Cultural Patchworks’ Exhibit to Worcester Center for Crafts
Worcester native Paula Gulbicki will present “Cultural Patchworks,” an exhibit of 30 wall hangings created from textiles, garments and accessories collected from around the world. The exhibit runs Aug. 26 through Oct. 9 at the Worcester Center for…
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Coes Reservoir Closed After Cyanobacteria Levels Exceed Public Health Threshold
Coes Reservoir is closed to swimming, boating and fishing after testing found cyanobacteria levels above the state recreational public health threshold. Indian Lake also remains under a cyanobacteria health advisory, while Bell Pond beach, city pools and…
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Worcester School Committee to Review Superintendent, Cybersecurity, Nelson Place Concerns at Aug. 13 Meeting
The Worcester School Committee will meet Thursday, Aug. 13, with agenda items covering the superintendent’s annual evaluation, Nelson Place School placement and transfer decisions, district cybersecurity, outside-counsel spending, grants, prior-year…
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