CAVA and First Watch eye Grove Street
CAVA and First Watch are proposed as tenants in a new commercial development at 278 Grove St., bringing two national restaurant chains without current Worcester locations into the city. Revised plans covering Grove Street, Brookfield Street and Powers Court were filed this week. The development is scheduled to return to the Planning Board on July 15 for site-plan and private-street approvals.
WCAC creates new advocacy role
The Worcester Community Action Council hired Giselle Rivera-Flores as its first chief external affairs officer. She will oversee communications, legislative advocacy, community engagement, research and regional partnerships for the anti-poverty organization. Rivera-Flores previously served as communications director for state Sen. Robyn Kennedy and brings more than 15 years of experience to the newly created position.
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