Worcester MA

STOW, MASS. (WHDH) - A staff member was injured after he fell out of a window at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services in Stow Tuesday morning around 9. Sources say the man suffered a head injury after falling out of a window in the drill area. He was taken to the UMass Medical and Trauma Center in Worcester with serious injuries.

The incident happened Tuesday morning at the facility in Stow. A person suffered serious injuries in a fall Tuesday morning in Stow, authorities said. Emergency crews responded around 9:05 a.m. to the Department of Fire Services Firefighting Academy facility, where a person had been reportedly injured in a fall, according to a statement from the Stow Fire Department.

WORCESTER – A former Sutton contractor who left the state rather than answer to allegations of fraudulent business dealings was ordered held without bail Tuesday, April 7, after being extradited to Worcester Superior Court from Connecticut. Sean J. Brennan, who has been the subject of a warrant here since skipping court in 2023, was transported to the courthouse by authorities from Connecticut, where he was arrested last...

Worcester County’s maintenance and facilities scene is buzzing this month. From hands-on technician roles to management positions, there are solid opportunities for folks who like to keep things running smoothly.

WESTBOROUGH — In May of 2021, just as the world was beginning to open back up from the COVID-19 pandemic, a small fire broke out at the VFW Post 9013 building at 9A Milk Street. A renovation of the building would have cost the VFW more than it had...

A now-closed country club in Leicester could become the new home of 192 apartments and 98 townhouses. The proposal is from 1430 Main St. LLC, a limited liability company represented by David Weinstock of Arlington and Robert Fox of Plymouth, according to the project application. The site for the apartments, 1430 Main St., used to be home to the Leicester Country Club, an 18-hole golf course that...

Potholes have a way of angering motorists and of eliciting an annual declaration: "This year is worse than most." Maybe the winter of 1968-69 was worthy of a such a designation. There would likely be no argument from the pothole crew in this week's Then photo, from March 12, 1969. The gentleman at the right, either a passerby or a dapper DPW supervisor, might acknowledge that city...

WORCESTER – The City of Worcester asks residents to conserve water and avoid activities that use large amounts of water, like washing laundry or dishes, for three four-hour blocks in April. The water filtration plant that services Worcester will undergo maintenance during the following time periods:. April 9, from...

GRAFTON — The Charter Review Committee is conducting a thorough review of Grafton’s Home Rule Charter and plans to recommend updates for consideration at the October 18, 2027 Town Meeting. The committee invites your comments and suggestions to help ensure the Charter serves the community well. For those...

“Creative people want to be social… and gain energy from each other.”. WORCESTER, MA-After more than a decade of planning and development, the long-anticipated Creative Hub is set to open its doors on April 16, marking a major milestone for Worcester’s arts and cultural community. Laura Marotta, Executive...