Calls for unity, cooperation and resilience among Worcester residents dominated City Manager Eric D. Batista’s State of the City speech on Wednesday, amid sporadic cries from protesters both inside and outside the Jean McDonough Arts Center.
“Last year, I told you we were in an era of opportunity, and if we took advantage of that, we could enter an era of accomplishment,” Batista said. “We did take advantage, and a lot of what I’m going to speak about tonight are accomplishments.”
Batista touted achievements such as increased housing units, more equity initiatives and increased road development…