This Week in Worcester

ADA: Police Union Leader Influenced Offer in Haxhiaj Case NEPBA Local 911 President Thomas Duffy II and the ADA Stephen Gagne met multiple times prior to the trial according to an assistant DA.

NEPBA Local 911 President Thomas Duffy II and ADA Stephen Gagne met multiple times prior to the Haxhiaj trial, according to an assistant district attorney.

See Cancellations for Tuesday Feb. 24 and Local Snowfall Totals Worcester announces cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 24, with snowfall totals ranging from under seven to over 17 inches.

Worcester announces cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 24, with snowfall totals ranging from under seven to over 17 inches.

Winter Weather Emergency Declared in Worcester The City of Worcester declares a winter weather emergency ahead of snowfall expected to begin on Sunday afternoon.

The City of Worcester declared a winter weather emergency ahead of snowfall expected to begin on Sunday afternoon. The declared parking ban remains in effect.

Voice Your Ideas for Future Use of Hall Inside Union Station The WRA seeks resident input on the future use of the Grand Hall and adjoining restaurant space at Union Station.

The WRA seeks resident input on the future use of the Grand Hall and adjoining restaurant space at Union Station.

Mass. Issues Tax Credits for Local Housing Projects Governor Maura Healey announced tax credit awards for housing projects in Worcester and Fitchburg.

Governor Maura Healey announced tax credit awards for housing projects in Worcester and Fitchburg.

Dead of Winter Film Festival at DCU Center Postponed The Dead of Winter horror film festival organizers announced that a security issue caused the postponement of the event.

The Dead of Winter horror film festival organizers announced that a security issue caused the postponement of the event.

Declared Parking Ban Begins Feb. 18 1 PM in Worcester The City of Worcester announced a declared parking ban starting at 1 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 18, due to a predicted winter storm.

The City of Worcester announced a declared parking ban starting at 1 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The National Weather Service predicts 2 to 4 inches of snow.

Worcester Fire Fighters Union Announces Death of Capt. Jason Couture, 51 Worcester Fire Fighters Local 1009 announced that Fire Captain Jason Couture,, who most recently served at the Franklin Street Station, has died.

Worcester Fire Fighters Local 1009 announced that Fire Captain Jason Couture, who most recently served at the Franklin Street Station, has died.

Worcester Sex Offender Sentenced for Child Sex Abuse Content A federal judge sentenced a Worcester man to 12 years in prison for possession of files depicting child sexual abuse material.

A federal judge sentenced a Worcester man to 12 years in prison for possession of files depicting child sexual abuse material.

Worcester Police Seek Man for Questioning in $15,000 Theft The Worcester Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify a man in connection with a $15,000 theft from a local store.

The Worcester Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify a man wanted for questioning in connection with the theft of around $15,000 in goods from a local store.

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

There are two neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

City of Worcester's Varying Interpretation of Assault & Battery The City of Worcester views some cases of assault and battery seriously. Others are ignored.

The City of Worcester views some cases of assault and battery seriously. Others are ignored.

Worcester Taxpayers to Pay Holden Nearly $30 Million The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court declined to review dispute between Holden and Worcester, leaving the city owing $30 million.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court declined to review a 13-year-long dispute between Holden and Worcester, leaving the city owing nearly $30 million.

Haxhiaj Found Guilty on One Charge, Not Guilty on Second A jury found former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj guilty of one charge and not guilty on a second related to May 8 on Eureka Street.

A jury found former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj guilty of one charge and not guilty on a second in connection with the May 8 arrest by federal agents.

Advance Placement Honor Roll Includes Two Worcester Schools The Advanced Placement Program (AP) named two Worcester schools to its 2025 2025 AP Honor Roll. Five othera met at least one AP standard.

The Advanced Placement Program (AP) named two Worcester Public Schools to its 2025 2025 AP Honor Roll. Five others met at least one AP standard.

Four Indicted in Death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia Four Massachusetts State Police Academy training staff face indictments for involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia.

Four Massachusetts State Police Academy training staff face indictments for involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia.

Marlborough Hospital Evacuated Overnight UMass Memorial Medical Center in Marlboro activated emergency operations and evacuated all patients startomg at around 12:30 AM on Feb. 9.

UMass Memorial Medical Center in Marlboro activated emergency operations and evacuated all patients starting at around 12:30 AM on Feb. 9.

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

There are four neighborhood meetings this week. See when your neighborhood meets.

Worcester Schools Opening Delayed 2 Hours on Monday, Feb,. 9 Worcester Public Schools announced schools in the district will open after a two-hour delay on Monday, Feb. 9.

Worcester Public Schools announced schools in the district will open after a two-hour delay on Monday, Feb. 9.

Old Grumbly Fan's Super Bowl Preview See Old Grumbly's predictions as the Patriots seek their 7th Super Bowl championship in the team's 12th appearance.

See Old Grumbly's predictions as the Patriots seek their seventh Super Bowl championship in the team's twelfth appearance in the last game of the NFL season.

Worcester Renames School Through Patriots' Super Bowl Worcester Public Schools adopted the temporary name of Maye Street School through the end of the Patriots' Super Bowl appearance on Sunday.

Worcester Public Schools adopted the temporary name of Maye Street School through the end of the New England Patriots' Super Bowl appearance on Sunday.

NY Man Charged with Stealing $325,000 Seafood Shipment in Worcester Federal prosecutors announced charges against a New York man for allegedly stealing three truckloads of cargo through fraudulent bookings, including one in Worcester.

Federal prosecutors announced charges against a New York man for allegedly stealing three truckloads of cargo through fraudulent bookings, including one in Worcester.

Worcester City Manager Amends Policy on Interaction with ICE City Manager Eric Batista issued an executive order on Wednesday, Feb. 4, to amend the city's policy on interaction with ICE agents.

City Manager Eric Batista issued an executive order on Wednesday, Feb. 4, that expands the city's policy on interaction with federal immigration enforcement agents.

Milbury Officer Wounded, Suspect Dead in Shooting in Spencer Massachusetts State Police detectives are investigating multiple shootings that left a Millbury Police officer wounded and a suspect dead in Spencer.

Massachusetts State Police detectives are investigating multiple shootings that left a Millbury Police officer wounded and a suspect dead in Spencer.

Mass Senate Passes New Requirements on Literacy Education The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation supporting literacy education for students in kindergarten through the third grade.

The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation supporting literacy education for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Mass. AG Sues Holden, 8 Other Municipalities Mass. AG Andrea Joy Campbell filed a lawsuit against eight municipalities, including Holden, for noncompliance with the MBTA Communiteis Law.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell filed a lawsuit against eight municipalities, including Holden, for noncompliance with the MBTA Communities Law.

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

There are three neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

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Former State Senator Sentenced to Additional Prison Time Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran, who is currently serving a federal prison sentence, was sentenced for additional charges he pleaded guilty to.

Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran, who is currently serving a federal prison sentence, was sentenced for additional charges he pleaded guilty to in December.

Worcester School Committee Debates AI Privacy Policies A subcommittee of the Worcester School Committee takes up privacy policies related to use of AI in classrooms on Jan. 29

A subcommittee of the Worcester School Committee takes up privacy policies related to the use of AI in classrooms on Jan. 29.