Bergman renews call for Isaiah Thomas monument
Councilor Morris Bergman asked the city to find funding for a prominent monument outside City Hall commemorating Isaiah Thomas’ public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Bergman argued that the existing ground-level plaque is difficult to find and fails to convey Worcester’s importance in Revolutionary history. The council sent his request, along with a proposal to restore the existing plaque, to City Manager Eric Batista. Read more
TPS changes raise concerns for Worcester families and employers
Worcester’s Human Rights Commission heard a briefing on federal actions ending temporary protected status for many Haitian and Syrian immigrants. City officials discussed expiring work authorization, changes in immigration court procedures and resources available to affected residents and employers. No formal action was taken, though the commission hopes to bring legal-services representatives to a future meeting. Read more
Worcester considers citywide fiber network…