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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

MWRA pulls its application to draw more water from Quabbin

Plus, child care aid will reach about 2,100 more Massachusetts children.

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The MWRA has pulled its application to draw 20 million more gallons a day from Quabbin

The MWRA pulled its application after weeks of opposition

  1. Sept. 30Nearly 200 community members urged the to reject it in Belchertown.
  2. Oct. 21Four regional lawmakers sent a letter asking the to withdraw its application.
  3. Nov. 5The MWRA pulled its application in a letter to the commission.

Sources: Worcester Telegram, Worcester Business Journal

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has pulled its application to take an additional 20 million gallons a day from the Quabbin Reservoir. Interim Executive Director Stephen Estes-Smargiassi made the request in a Nov. 5 letter to the state's . The agency will continue its efforts to withdraw the water.

The pressure had been building. Sen. Jo Comerford told the Worcester Business Journal on Oct. 26 that it was "red hot" in western and north central Massachusetts. She said, "There isn’t a named party, a city or town waiting on this water as part of this application."

  • Lawmakers: Comerford, Sen. Jake Oliveira, Reps. Aaron Saunders and Susannah Whipps
  • Law cited: the 1983
  • Their claim: the proposal is inconsistent with that law

20 milliongallons a day the MWRA's application sought from Quabbin

That's the extra daily volume the application asked for. The says it will continue its efforts to withdraw the water.

Sources: Worcester Telegram, Worcester Business Journal

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News Notes

Child care

Massachusetts will spend $31.2 million in money to help about 2,100 more children get child care financial assistance, state officials announced Thursday. If you're already on the waitlist, you don't need to apply again; families not yet on it can apply through MyChildCareMA. This Week in Worcester

Child care aid will reach about 2,100 more children

$31.2 million
in Fair Share money for child care aid
about 2,100
more children will get help
about 580
children of child care staff expected to be helped
85%
of state median income, the new limit, up from 50%

Source: This Week in Worcester

Run4Veterans

Veterans Inc.'s annual Run4Veterans 5K is Sun., Nov. 8 at Polar Park. It raises money for veterans and families facing financial hardship and housing instability. The Worcester Guardian

Legal aid

Community Legal Aid, founded in 1951 as the Legal Aid Society of Worcester, marks 75 years with a Nov. 12 celebration honoring local supporters. It now serves low-income and elderly residents across five counties in Central and Western Massachusetts. The Worcester Guardian

Football

St. John's (Shrewsbury) beat Brockton 58-18 Thursday, Nov. 5, in the first round of the MIAA Division 1 state tournament. Aiden Dagnello scored his first career touchdown for the Pioneers. Enterprise News

Railers

The Railers host the Wheeling Nailers at the DCU Center Saturday at 6:05 p.m. and Sunday at 3:05 p.m. Defenseman Ryan Wheeler is with Worcester on loan from the Springfield Thunderbirds. The Worcester Guardian

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Around Massachusetts

Aspen Aerogels

Northborough-based Aspen Aerogels reported a $10.4 million loss in the third quarter, which included $15.1 million in incident-related costs from the April explosion at its East Providence plant. The company has incurred $20.9 million in incident-related costs from the blast over the last nine months. CT InsiderProvidence Business News

Aspen Aerogels' explosion costs reached $20.9 million in nine months

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Small business

MassDevelopment issued 42 grants totaling $4.6 million to groups that support small businesses, ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. The North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. in Fitchburg got $150,000 for business counseling and workshops. Worcester Business Journal

Red Sox

The Red Sox are hiring Shelley Duncan for Chad Tracy's 2027 coaching staff in a to-be-defined role, league sources said Wednesday night. Duncan, 47, spent the past four seasons managing the Yankees' Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The Boston Globe

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The smiley face has Worcester roots, and next Thursday, Nov. 12, a Holy Cross psychology professor gives a talk on emoji. Benjamin Weissman studies how people read emoji and how the brain processes them, and he gives "The Science of Emoji" at the Museum of Worcester. Registration is required in advance. Worth a grin.

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Daily Worcesterto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

MWRA pulls its application to draw more water from Quabbin

Plus, child care aid will reach about 2,100 more Massachusetts children.

The TLDR

  1. The MWRA pulled its application to take more water from Quabbin
  2. Child care aid will reach about 2,100 more children
  3. Run4Veterans 5K returns to Polar Park on Sunday
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