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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 28, 2026 through October 4, 2026

This week's obituary notices for Worcester, MA residents include 12 names: Brodeur, Theresa Ann; Cohen, Yvonne F.; Esper, Paula M.; Gorgodian, Artine; Legere, Thomas J.; Massey, William; Morrow, Theresa G.; Nguyen, Huy; Radzik, Steven J.; Sloan, Patricia C.; Watkins, Shirley Ann; and Wi…

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Panel tables data center vote

Worcester data center advisory panel tables endorsement vote, forms study subcommittee instead. From our own coverage: Worcester panel tables data center endorsement vote; Worcester panel reviews policy, honors McGrath. Also in today's brief (11 items): Library director Jason Homer to l…

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City earns 3-star Certified Welcoming designation

Worcester earns 3-star Certified Welcoming designation for its immigrant inclusion policies and programs. From our own coverage: Council panel presses Spectrum, backs WCCA-TV funding help; Parks Commission files updates on four park projects. Also in today's brief (12 items): City earns…

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Flood risk mapping funded with $900,000 grant

Worcester receives $900,000 state grant to finish four-year flood risk mapping project. Also in today's brief (8 items): State awards $900,000 for Worcester flood risk mapping; DPW seeks bids for $4.1 million sidewalk project; 17 Worcester teachers win nearly $23,000 in grants; Massachu…

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Councilors reject fines for unhoused

Worcester city councilors reject proposal to fine people sleeping on public property. Also in today's brief (11 items): Councilors reject fines for people sleeping outside; Schools weigh next steps on gender support plan; DPW seeks bids for $4.8 million in road work; Elementary school g…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026

Nine Worcester-resident obituaries were published this week: Anderson, Paul J.; Bernier, William E.; DiLeo, Lillian U. (Daniels); Giorgio, Paul J; Johnston, Priscilla A.; McHugh, Catherine D.; Taylor, Susan B.; Ushkurnis, Derek; and Young, Barbara H. Lillian U. (Daniels) DiLeo was remem…

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