Politics
Worcester Bans ICE from Using City Property for Enforcement
Move follows similar actions in Providence and Massachusetts, raising questions about Boston's next steps
Worcester Bans ICE from Using City Buildings for Enforcement
New executive order prohibits federal immigration agents from operating on municipal property during enforcement actions.
Worcester Prohibits Use of City Property for ICE Operations
The city has amended its policy to further protect residents from federal immigration enforcement.
Weather
Worcester Schools Delayed 2 Hours Due to Cold
Frigid temperatures prompt late start for students on Monday
Worcester Prepares for Winter Storm
City to open warming center, enact parking ban as snow, cold weather expected
Extreme Cold Closes Worcester Schools, Causes Commuter Rail Delays
Wind chills could drop as low as 20 degrees below zero, leading officials to cancel classes and issue safety warnings.
Lifestyle
RestoPros Shares Winter Pipe Protection Tips for New England Homeowners
Leading water damage restoration company offers guidance to prevent frozen pipe disasters in Massachusetts
Water Main Break in Worcester Repaired
Residents in Whippe Street area had water restored after overnight repair work.
Sullivan Middle School Receives $10K Donation From Local Company
The funds will support STEAM education at the Worcester school.
Crime
Former Worcester City Councilor Convicted of Assaulting Police Officer
Etel Haxhiaj found guilty of hitting officer during ICE arrest protest
Former Massachusetts Man Indicted in $770K MassHealth Fraud Scheme
Bakali Mukasa and his non-emergency medical transport company JBM Health and Educational Services Inc. face charges of medical false claims, larceny, and money laundering.
MA Police Academy Staff Charged in Trainee's Death, Suspended
Four staff members face manslaughter charges after a trainee's death during an unauthorized boxing exercise.
Business
Lifeward Granted Temporary Nasdaq Delisting Extension
Medical device maker misses compliance deadline but gets 180 more days to regain $1 minimum share price
Engineering Firm Expands Worcester Footprint, Grows Workforce
TEC, Inc. moves to new office space in Mercantile Center to accommodate team growth.
Panera Bread to Close Franklin Facility, Lay Off 92 Employees
The bakery chain is outsourcing its baking operations, leading to the permanent closure of its Franklin, MA site.
