Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Worcester.
St. Joan of Arc Church has addressed noise issues from late-night music after neighbors complained and a cease-and-desist order limited its music space.
Pastor Enoch Kyeremateng said he is open to meeting with locals as the city + council works on better enforcement measures.
Three Worcester nonprofits are hosting the 5K for Good series to support housing, recovery, mental health and veteran services with races on Oct.
3 at Shore Park, Oct. 17 at West Boylston Middle/High School and Nov. 8 at Polar Park. Participants finishing three races will earn a medal and T-shirts.
The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester received a $10M donation from alumnus Stephen Skinner, principal at Boston-based Public Consulting Group, announced Monday.
The gift funds three endowed professorships and a new Skinner Family Scholarship (with $1M allocated) that will support academic excellence.
Worcester announced adding 22 EV charging ports at five sites on Sept.
14; work funded mostly by state grants began last week and will finish by December, with temporary parking and sidewalk restrictions at sites (Sever, Russell, Providence and Woodland streets, and Great Brook Valley Park).
The new owner plans to convert the former Athol Savings Bank building into a ballroom dancing studio.
The project is in early planning and aims to offer a unique space for local residents.
The WooSox are closing out the season with Fan Appreciation Week at Polar Park from today until Sunday, September 20, offering autographs, giveaways, fireworks and special events like WWE Night and a Sunday team meet — a heartfelt thank you to record-setting fans.
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