Worcester Awards $1.35 Million For 74 Affordable Homes
The city's Affordable Housing Trust Fund has committed $1.35 million to support development of 74 affordable homes, the most significant local action reported over the past day, according to a City of Worcester announcement.
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City Manager Eric D. Batista's office announced that the Worcester Affordable Housing Trust Fund is awarding $1.35 million to support the development of 74 affordable homes across the city, according to a City of Worcester news release. The funding represents a continued push by the administration to address housing availability, though the release did not specify exact addresses or a completion timeline for the units.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Endangered senior missing after being dropped off at Worcester, Massachusetts, Walmart" — Grafton police are searching for an elderly person last seen at a Worcester Walmart, according to WCVB. Authorities have not indicated whether the individual has been located since the initial alert was issued (read it at https://www.wcvb.com/article/endangered-senior-grafton-police-worcester/72612537).
"USA TODAY says George's Coney Island Hot Dogs among 'best in America'" — A downtown Worcester institution has landed on a national list of top hot dog spots, Wicked Local reports, citing recognition from USA Today. The distinction adds to the eatery's long-running local reputation (read it at https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/lifestyle/food/2026/07/15/usa-today-says-georges-coney-island-hot-dogs-worcester-ma-among-best-in-america/90711693007/).
"Man Charged In Fatal Canoe Incident That Killed Holy Cross Student" — A Long Island man now faces charges months after a canoe capsized in Connecticut and killed a College of the Holy Cross student, per Patch. The case had drawn attention in Worcester given the student's ties to the college (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/ny-man-charged-after-holy-cross-student-s-canoe-death).
"Another Water Chestnut Pull Planned At Lake Quinsigamond" — Volunteers will get another opportunity this month to remove invasive water chestnut plants from Lake Quinsigamond, according to Patch, in an effort organized in coordination with the City of Worcester. The pull continues an ongoing seasonal effort to manage the invasive species in the lake (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/another-water-chestnut-pull-planned-lake-quinsigamond).