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'Nip Hunt' Captures Almost 50,000 Littered Bottles Over Weekend
Tens of thousands of littered nip bottles were picked up over a weekend citywide cleanup and “nip hunt.” All in all, a group of volunteers picked up almost 50,000 littered miniature "nip" liquor bottles in Gardner on Saturday, Oct. 3. The hunt was sponsored in part by Anthony’s Liquor Mart, which put out a “bounty” on the tiny liquor bottles during the event - 5 cents per nip. Owner James Kraskouskas said he paid out just under $2,500, according to the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. The money was donated to Keep Gardner Beautiful, a group that organizes weekend city cleanups. Empt…
Worcester, MA
Business
These 21 Communities Can't Take Next Step To Reopen State Economy
There are 21 communities, including several in Western and Central Massachusetts, that won’t be moving on to the next step in the state economy’s reopening. On Monday, Oct. 5, communities will be able to move onto Step 2 of Phase 3 in Massachusetts re-opening plan if they are considered low-risk for COVID-19 infection. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Gov. Charlie Baker said commonwealth communities that have not been “red” for the last three weeks can proceed to Step 2. Being a “red” community refers to the state’s COVID-19 infection, color-coded maps. Communities in the red have the highest rate of…
Worcester, MA
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Covid-
19: Worcester Is On Newest List Of 'High-Risk' Communities
The people of Worcester are at high-risk of catching COVID-19, according to new information from the state. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Massachusetts released an updated COVID-19 map showing where the “hot-spots” or areas with high infection rates are located. Worcester has made the state's “red” list, so named for the state’s color-coded risk assessment. Red is reserved for the communities with the highest risk of COVID-19 infection. Worcester's infection rate is 9.5 COVID-19 infections per 100,000 people. The most recently listed high-risk communities in Massachusetts are: Chelsea Dedham …
Worcester, MA
Business
Covid-
19 State Inspectors Find Nearly 50 Violations In Highest-Risk Communities
State inspectors found nearly 50 COVID-19 violations in a targetted crack-down on five high-risk communities over the Labor Day Weekend. Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Sept. 3 that the state would be targeting the state’s five highest risk communities - Chelse, Everett, Lawrence, Lynn, and Revere - for COVID-19 violations. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, Baker said that inspectors found 47 violations in the five communities. The names of the businesses were not shared, but Baker noted inspectors visited funeral homes, nail salons, and barbershops among other businesses. In addition to the enforce…
Springfield, MA
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Covid-
19: Free Testing Coming To Worcester County, Western Massachusetts
Targetted COVID-19 testing sites are being dispatched to hot spots in Worcester County and Western Massachusetts. On Monday, July 27, Gov. Charlie Baker announced the expansion of the “Stop the Spread” initiative, which provides free COVID-19 testing where it’s most needed. New testing sites in the Western part of the state include: Agawam Springfield Worcester. The sites are now being launched and will be available through Aug. 14. More information about the location will be provided at mass.gov/stopthespread. Other communities included in the expansion are Brockton, Methuen, Randolp…
