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🌱 Hundreds Honor Veteran MA Police Officer Kurt Solomon At Funeral In Worcester

Also check out Family Fun Day at Big Blue Shrewsbury on the Worcester Patch calendar

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Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Sarah G.)

What's up Worcester! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Worcester community turns out to remember veteran officer Kurt Solomon
  • Here's when and where Worcester voters can cast early primary ballots
  • Have ideas for the old Worcester RMV site's future?

Also on today's calendar: Family Fun Day at Big Blue Shrewsbury and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Sarah G.!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hundreds Honor Veteran MA Police Officer Kurt Solomon At Funeral In Worcester — Worcester residents gathered to honor veteran Massachusetts police officer Kurt Solomon at a local funeral service, reflecting the community's deep respect for his years of service and the impact he had on the city. (Worcester Patch)
   

2. Worcester Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday — Worcester voters are being reminded that early, in-person voting for the Massachusetts primary is available through Friday, offering convenient local options ahead of primary day. (Worcester Patch)
   

3. Future Of Former Worcester RMV Site Up For Discussion — Residents are being invited to weigh in on what should happen next at the former Worcester RMV site, a key property whose future use could shape traffic, business activity, and neighborhood character in that part of the city. (Worcester Patch)
   

4. Worcester Middle School Gets Nearly 400 New Energy-Efficient Windows — Worcester East Middle School has installed 375 new energy-efficient windows, while additional projects across Worcester schools are improving accessibility, safety, and learning conditions ahead of the new year. (Worcester Patch)
   

5. Worcester Announces Mosquito Spraying Dates For September — Worcester residents can expect targeted mosquito spraying on Tuesdays in September as officials respond to West Nile virus detections, sharing safety tips, notification methods, and options to request or opt out of pesticide treatment. (Worcester Patch)
   

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  • RP Masiello completes new manufacturing complex and corporate headquarters for the iconic David Clark Co. —Michael Cohen Read on Patch
  • Journalists almost always know far more than the average person about a given story, but, for any number of reasons, we cannot report it.
    https://the016.com/blogs/2/3719/on-the-news-what-journalists-know-and-what-we-can-report?utm_source=nextdoor&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign… (Nextdoor Downtown)
  • So my 15 year old outdoor cat took off we are near Hadwen park and he takes off a lot but this time he's been gone 4 days - it's happened before - he is missing a right bottom tooth he has no front claws and he is extremely friendly his name is CK -
    if you see him my cell is 1 (508) 981-5000 Joseph - thanks (Nextdoor Hadwen Park)
  • Menzies Aviation posted a job opening for Ramp Agent in Worcester. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1348) in Worcester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Worcester here.

Ok Worcester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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