WPS Launches Principal Mentorship Group and Expands Student Driver’s Ed
Worcester Public Schools has launched a new Principal Mentorship Group at Quinsigamond Elementary to support leadership retention. Additionally, the district is expanding its partnership with the Central Mass Safety Council to offer evening Driver’s Ed…
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A Parent’s Worst Nightmare”: Grafton Bus Driver Charged with Kidnapping After Disabling Cameras and Deviating from Route
What’s Up Worcester Staff Report: A 54-year-old bus driver is facing kidnapping charges after a Grafton Police investigation uncovered a series of unauthorized detours and tampered safety cameras. Redi Gace is accused of disabling interior monitors while…
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The Main Street Shift: Can 48 New Apartments Solve Worcester’s 12,000-Unit Problem?
What’s Up Worcester Staff Report: The historic Clark Block at 401-409 Main Street is the latest downtown landmark slated for a residential transformation. The Menkiti Group has proposed converting underutilized upper-floor offices into 48 apartments, a…
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Sticker Shock: Why Your First Tax Bill of 2026 is Higher (And Where the Money is Going)
By: Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief The "Actual" 2026 tax bills are hitting mailboxes this week, confirming a 3.4% hike for homeowners. We break down the "Option 269" vote that set these rates and why the city is sitting on a $25.8 million tax buffer.…
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Community Spotlight: East Side & Shrewsbury Street : Holiday Quality of Life
With just 48 hours until Christmas, Shrewsbury Street and the East Side are in full holiday mode. From packed restaurants and last minute shopping to city cleanup efforts and safety reminders, this is a snapshot of how the neighborhood is handling the…
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