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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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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City Says DOJ Has Closed Worcester Police Investigation Without Further Action
The City of Worcester says the U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation into the Worcester Police Department without further action. The decision comes nearly four years after the federal investigation began and follows a 2024 DOJ report…
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West Nile Virus Detected in Worcester Mosquito Sample, Spraying Planned for Thursday
West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito sample collected in Worcester, prompting truck-mounted spraying in nearly 30 streets on Thursday, August 6. No human cases have been detected, and the city’s risk level is currently moderate.
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