$56,000 State Grant Expands Pollinator Gardens Across Worcester Public Schools
A $56,000 state biodiversity grant supported the expansion of 10 pollinator gardens and the installation of five new gardens across Worcester, primarily at public schools. The project added more than 40 native perennial species intended to support…
Read MoreWorcester Awards $1.35 Million to Support 74 Affordable Homes Across Four Developments
Worcester’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund has approved more than $1.35 million for four developments expected to create 74 deed-restricted affordable homes. The projects include public housing redevelopment, historic building reuse, senior housing and…
Read MoreWorcester Opens Three Cooling Centers Tuesday and Wednesday as High Temperatures Approach
The City of Worcester will open cooling centers at the Worcester Senior Center, Worcester Public Library Main Branch and YMCA of Central Massachusetts on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15. Water will be available at each location, and residents…
Read MoreWCAC Names Giselle Rivera-Flores as New Chief External Affairs Officer
Worcester Community Action Council has hired Giselle Rivera-Flores as its new Chief External Affairs Officer, a newly created executive role focused on community engagement, external communications, advocacy, and regional partnerships.
Read MoreUnited Way Summer Investments Support Youth Programs Across Central Massachusetts
United Way of Central Massachusetts says $700,000 in coordinated summer investments will support approximately 4,000 children and teens across the region through learning programs, evening enrichment, volunteer service, recreation, transportation, and…
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