Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
Good morning, Worcester.
UniBank CEO Ed Augustus announced a new Nonprofit Resource Center that offers dedicated banking support, including a relationship manager, loans, cash management, and deposit products.
He said the center will host training seminars + networking events to help nonprofits meet their needs.
Amazon defended its plan to launch a drone delivery service from its Otis Street facility in Westborough during a Sept.
23 meeting where residents strongly opposed the idea; the company said flights could start in late October after Planning Board approval on Oct. 6.
Chicken & Rice Guys is now serving lunch at Cafe Nexus at 6 Waldo St. in Downtown Worcester, offering chicken, gyro, or tofu over rice Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a trial basis—its success will decide if the service continues.
Four new brands will open at The Shops at Blackstone Valley in Millbury in 2027 as part of a 35,000 sqft expansion; the new shops include Caffè Nero, Topcoat Nail Bar & Spa, Lovesac & First Watch spread across newly built buildings.
A nor'easter is set to hit Massachusetts with heavy rain and strong winds; in Worcester, rain will begin around 2 a.m. Saturday and winds may gust up to 36 mph — raising concerns about potential flash floods on urban roads.
City officials approved a demolition permit Thursday for the damaged pink building at 119 Chandler St. that lost part of its façade after a windstorm; demolition is set to begin Monday, Sept.
28 after utility disconnects are completed.
Behavioral Health Network will host a listening session on Tuesday, Sept.
29 at 5 p.m. at the Central Community Branch YMCA in Worcester to discuss changes after Community Healthlink closed. The session will let residents share feedback and learn about new services as more meetings are planned.
Two industrial outdoor storage sites in North Central sold for a combined $7.7 million; the buyer said the sites’ location and a limited supply drove the purchase.
Jacoby Dilling led his Quabbin soccer team to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in Gardner when his deflected corner contributed to the comeback; he aims for playoff success while managing ADHD to stay focused and boost his team’s record this season.
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