The Worcester City Council postponed a vote on a proposed homeless encampment ban after more than two hours of public opposition. Councilor Donald King held item 819A, which would fine people $25 per day for camping on public property, under privilege, pushing the vote to next week.
Worcester's Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee reviewed a $1.15 billion unfunded retiree health benefit liability and disclosed sewer reserves have fallen below policy.
Worcester's Accessibility Advisory Commission reviews a year of accommodation and language-access gains while saying goodbye to a departing member.
Worcester's Conservation Commission continued a hearing on a proposed 300-unit apartment complex at 1 and 3 Suburban Road, known locally as Peat Meadow, to October 5 after extensive resident opposition.
Green Worcester Advisory Committee tables data center endorsement, forms study group instead.
This week's obituary notices for Worcester, Massachusetts, list 10 residents: Allen, Linda Rae; Bisson, Donna M. (Pomeroy); Chapman, Rita J. (Vinton); Harrington, James E.; Hernandez, Juana; McCallum, John; Murphy, Anthony P.; Quinn, James; Williams, Irene A.; and Wood, Shirley Christin…
Worcester License Commission approved a change of manager at the renamed Casablanca Restaurant and Lounge after police flagged an unauthorized party.
Worcester Arts Council clears six grant reports and tables stalled minutes for lack of quorum.
Worcester Ballpark Commission presses city to clarify its oversight role over Polar Park finances.
Worcester's Public Safety Committee directed a review of raising noise-ordinance fines after residents said years of complaints against local churches went unaddressed.
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