🌱 Worcester MA Primary 2026: Contested Races, Where To Vote

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In today's newsletter:

• See who's on your Worcester primary ballot and where to vote
• Discover UMass Memorial's new healing garden oasis in Worcester
• Have a say in Worcester's next big cultural vision

Also on today's calendar: "Boxes: Reimagined Containers" Opening at Worcester State and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 69, low: 61.
• Thursday: Humid with thunderstorms, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Worcester MA Primary 2026: Contested Races, Where To Vote — Voters in Worcester get a detailed look at this year's contested primary races along with practical information on where and how to cast their ballots locally. (Worcester Patch)
   

2. UMass Memorial Opens Healing Garden In Worcester — UMass Memorial is introducing a new healing garden in Worcester, giving patients, staff, and visitors a peaceful outdoor space to support wellness and recovery. (Worcester Patch)
   

3. Worcester Launches Update To Cultural Plan, Invites Public Input — Worcester residents are being invited to help shape an updated citywide cultural plan, giving locals a chance to influence future arts, events and creative priorities across neighborhoods. (Worcester Patch)
   

4. Worcester Library Card Sign-Ups To Benefit Shelter Pets In September — Signing up for a Worcester Public Library card this September will support the Worcester Animal Rescue League, giving new cardholders access to library resources while helping local shelter pets. (Worcester Patch)
   

5. Massport Taps Matthew Elia to Lead Worcester Regional Airport (aviationpros.com) — Worcester Regional Airport has a new director, as Massport appoints veteran airport planner Matthew Elia to succeed longtime leader Andy Davis and continue expanding airline service for Central Massachusetts travelers.
   

📸 Around Worcester

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Worcester

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Tuesday September 1
• English Conversation Circle
  Worcester Public Library Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Teen Space Sticker Mosaic
  Worcester Public Library Main Library -
• UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
  Worcester Public Library Main Library - YWCA Way
  1:00 pm
• Drop-In with WPL's Social Services Specialist
  Worcester Public Library Main Library - Community Resources Office
  1:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• "Boxes: Reimagined Containers" Opening at Worcester State →
  Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery, 486 Chandler St, Worcester
  4:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Emo Night Brooklyn →
  Palladium, 261 Main St, Worcester
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• 8th annual Champions for Children →
  Polar Park, 100 Madison St, Worcester
  5:00 pm
• Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons →
  Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St, Worcester
  6:00 pm
• Candlelight: Tribute to Adele →
  Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St, Worcester
  8:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Cooking with Chef Kelcy: Late Summer Harvest →
  3 Salem St, Worcester
  11:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Middle Eastern Picnic →
  Our Lady of Perpetual Help Melkite Catholic Church, 256 Hamilton St, Worcester
  12:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Your Tax Dollars at Work: A Civic Engagement Program →
  Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem St, Worcester
  6:30 pm

📣 Worcester Shout Outs!

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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi, I saw this cat late last night in the parking lot of cvs 400 Park Ave.
  It looks skinny but not scared. Not sure if it's someone's lost cat. (Nextdoor Highland Street)
• Hello neighbors!
  I'm looking for a knowledgeable experienced mechanic that knows how to work on Acura MDX 2012. Please message me if you have any information on a… (Nextdoor Broadmeadow Brook)

• Saint-Gobain S.A. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor I in Worcester. Apply here.
• UMass Memorial Health posted a job opening for Room Service Attendant, Memorial, 32 Hours, Mixed Shift 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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