42 Candidates To Compete In Worcester's 2023 Council, School Races

Worcester's 2023 election will feature four uncontested races, all for newly created school committee seats.

Who's Headed To The Worcester Ballot In 2023: See Certified Candidates

The deadline to run in Worcester's 2023 election is coming up on May 30. Here are the candidates who have been certified to run.

State Rep. Zlotnik Will Seek Gobi's Worcester-Area State Senate Seat

Gardner Democrat Jonathan Zlotnik filed to run for the Worcester and Hampshire district with Ann Gobi headed to work for Gov. Maura Healey.

Healy Picks Worcester State Senator As Rural Affairs Director

State Sen. Ann Gobi will take charge of economic development in rural areas beginning in June.

Marijuana Seeds, Clones Now Available For Purchase In MA

The state is now allowing cannabis seeds and clones to be sold directly to consumers to grow at home.

Worcester Councilors Funded Police Bodycam Stipends In 2022: Memo

Councilors were set to vote on $1,300 police stipends this week, but the funding was approved nearly a year ago, the city solicitor says.

North Brookfield Board Rescinds Vote Barring Drag Show At Pride Event

The ACLU of Massachusetts had warned of potential litigation over the “Small Town Pride” event due to free speech issues.

Worcester Police Bodycam Stipend Delayed By City Council

A Worcester police union has negotiated a $1,300 annual pay bump for wearing bodycams, plus $650 before the end of June.

Worcester Broadband Task Force: $250 Million Cost For City Network

The city manager has called municipal broadband "very impossible," but a city task force set up in 2021 is still studying the plan.

North Brookfield Drag Show: 'Potential Litigation' Deadline Looms

The ACLU of Massachusetts wants a response from the town by Wednesday requesting a drag show be allowed as part of a gay pride event.

Worcester Lawmakers Back Old Sturbridge Village Charter School Probe

State watch dogs like the auditor and attorney general would probe ties between OSV and the Worcester Cultural Academy.

North Brookfield Forbids 'Vulgar' Drag Show At Pride Event: ACLU

The ACLU of Massachusetts is asking the town to reverse its decision related to a gay pride event set for June.

Guillermo Creamer To Run For Worcester Mayor, At-Large Council Seat

Guillermo Creamer, who lost a bid for a council seat in 2021, said Tuesday he'll run for mayor, the first to formally challenge Joe Petty.

Worcester Begins Equity Officer Search Amid City Hall Restructuring

Worcester's last equity officer resigned in February 2022. City Manager Eric Batista has sought to restructure the DEI department.

MA Sen. To Fund Old Sturbridge Village Trips After Worcester Boycott

Worcester schools won't fund Old Sturbridge Village field trips after the museum backed a charter school that may cost millions.

After Worcester Inclusionary Zoning Vote, Coalition Will 'Mobilize'

In a new statement, the Worcester Together Affordable Housing Coalition said it's "unconscionable" most councilors rejected its proposal.

Who Might Run In Worcester's 2023 Election? See The List

See an updated list of candidates who have pulled papers to run for city council and school committee in Worcester.

More Conservative Worcester Inclusionary Zoning Law Passed By Council

Worcester's new inclusionary zoning law will require new apartments to be more affordable, but not as much as a broad coalition had wanted.

Final Vote On Worcester Inclusionary Zoning Law At City Council

The fate of affordable housing in Worcester rests on a city council vote set for Tuesday. Here's what to know about inclusionary zoning.

Worcester 2023 Election: Who Pulled Papers To Run On First Day

Twenty-five potential candidates pulled nomination papers, previewing contests in key Worcester council and school committee races.

Ex-Worcester Manager Augustus Leaving Dean College Job

After stepping down as city manager last May, Ed Augustus Jr. became Dean College's first chancellor.

Worcester 2023 Election Now Underway With Candidate Filing Period Open

Candidates for Worcester city council, mayor and school committee can officially start campaigns, although many have already announced.

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Worcester Inclusionary Zoning Law Goes To Council For Final Vote

In a 2-1 vote, councilors recommended an inclusionary zoning policy in line with affordable housing advocates, but it faces another vote.

Last Worcester Inclusionary Zoning Law Hearing Ahead Of Council Vote

A proposal less favorable for renters and new homebuyers appears poised to pass with a final hearing set for Wednesday.

Worcester 2023 Election Is Underway — Months Before Key Election Dates

It's early, but there's already a lot going on ahead of Worcester's 2023 election, from fundraising to potential challengers.

Gov. Healey In Worcester To Tour Main South Affordable Housing

The Worcester stop is one of three Gov. Maura Healey will make Monday at affordable housing sites across the state.

New Worcester Law On Developer Tax Breaks Likely: Councilors

Right now, Worcester only has a policy governing multimillion dollar tax breaks. Councilors want to solidify it as a new ordinance.

Worcester Wants State Auditor To Examine OSV Ties To Charter School

The Worcester School Committee will meet on Monday to ask State Auditor Diana DiZoglio to look at the charter's financial arrangement.

Police Sgt. Texted Worcester Councilor During Tyre Nichols Prayer

The caught-on-camera incident offers a view into the political relationship between Worcester police and city councilors.

Robyn Kennedy Picked To Lead Key Senate Committee

Kennedy will lead a joint committee that aligns with her campaign goal of working on "care economy" issues.

Worcester Councilors To Review Diversity, Equity Shakeup Plan

The Worcester City Council has weighed in on major changes to the city's approach to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Big Changes Coming To Worcester Human Rights, Equity Systems: Batista

A new office in city hall would be empowered to investigate rights issues, including complaints involving police and other city employees.

Worcester Quality Inn Conversion For Homeless: 2024 Opening Planned

The Oriol Drive Quality Inn will undergo a major renovation to add 90 units of housing, with work starting as early as summer 2023.

Worcester Offers $3.2M For Mental Health, Jobs Projects Through ARPA

Worcester has about $150 million in federal stimulus funds to spend. The city is releasing $3.2 million for key social services projects.

Worcester OKs Supportive Housing For Homeless, But Neighbors Object

Plans for a 90-unit supportive housing project at a Quality Inn off Lincoln Street drew protest at a Planning Board meeting Wednesday.

Worcester Walmart Violated MA Law After Homeless Camp Clearing: City

Walmart is now restoring trees along the Blackstone River after clearing the banks in 2021 after a homeless camp sweep.

Worcester Councilor Seeks Zoning Change For 'In-Law' Units

Worcester is in a housing crunch, and legalizing so-called mother-in-law units could help, says Councilor George Russell.

Clancey To Run At-Large For Worcester Schools, Setting Up 3-Way Race

Clancey and incumbents Sue Mailman and Tracy Novick will compete for two Worcester School Committee at-large seats up in 2023.

New Worcester City Manager Will Be Highest Paid In 30 Years: Contracts

See how Worcester City Manager Eric Batista's compensation package compares to predecessors dating back to 1993.