Two Worcester Companies Land $150,000 in State Recycling Grants
Two Worcester technology companies, SpadXTech and VALIS Insights, are receiving a combined $150,000 as part of a $1.1 million round of state recycling-innovation grants awarded by the Healey-Driscoll administration, according to a report from The Somerville Times.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
Worcester State University's Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery, at 486 Chandler St., opens a new exhibit, "Boxes: Reimagined Containers," on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 4 p.m., according to the gallery's event listing.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Healey-Driscoll administration awards $1.1 million to strengthen innovative recycling and ..." Worcester-based SpadXTech and VALIS Insights were among the companies sharing the award, receiving $50,000 and $100,000 respectively toward recycling technology, The Somerville Times reports. (read it at https://www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/150025)
"Services underway for Worcester patrolman killed in domestic incident" Visitation and services were held this week for veteran Worcester police Officer Kurt Solomon, and investigators now believe his wife, Karen Solomon, is also dead after remains were found off May Street, WCVB reports. (read it at https://www.wcvb.com/article/kurt-solomon-worcester-services/73518528)
"Top 5 Cities at High Risk of a Home Price Decline by 2027" A national housing analysis lists Worcester among Massachusetts markets that could see price softening by 2027, a notable counterpoint after the city's home sales climbed this summer, according to Norada Real Estate. (read it at https://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/top-5-cities-at-high-risk-of-a-home-price-decline-by-2027/)
COMING UP
The Worcester Public Library's Main Library hosts a session on digitizing family photos, slides and VHS tapes Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in the Digital Studio, along with open maker hours in the Innovation Center and drop-in Switch gaming in the Teen Space, both at 6 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 28, brings a run of live music downtown: "The Sixties Show" at the Hanover Theatre at 7 p.m., singer-songwriter Patty Larkin at the BrickBox Theater at 7:30 p.m., and blues guitarist Joanna Connor at Mechanics Hall at 8 p.m. "Killers of Kill Tony" returns to the Hanover Theatre Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.