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Worcester County ranks 10th highest in Massachusetts for per capita government transfer income at $11,881 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Worcester County received an average of $11,881 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth lowest in Massachusetts.

By Mid Massachusetts News | Mar 10, 2025

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Worcester County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Worcester County, providing an average of $1,941 per capita to residents.

By Mid Massachusetts News | Mar 1, 2025

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EDA awards $204,073 in grants for economic development projects in Worcester County in 2023

By Mid Massachusetts News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $204,073 in grants for economic development projects in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

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U.S. Rep. Moulton votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Mid Massachusetts News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Worcester County rise or fall in 2021?

By Mid Massachusetts News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Worcester County received $1.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Worcester County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Mid Massachusetts News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Worcester County received $621,458 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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West Nile Virus Detected in Worcester Mosquito Sample

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 14, 2023

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has announced that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Worcester.

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Worcester Launches 311 Application for Non-emergency Requests

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 10, 2023

The City of Worcester officially launched its mobile 311 application Tuesday, bringing municipal government to the fingertips of residents.

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Worcester to Launch 311 Mobile App

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 9, 2023

The City of Worcester will officially roll out its 311 mobile application Tuesday, July 11.

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Survey To Be Issued to Businesses to Understand Impacts from Separated Bike Lane Installations

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 8, 2023

The Cambridge Community Development Department’s Economic Opportunity and Development Division today announced it is conducting a study to collect relevant economic data relating to any potential business impacts from separated bike lane installation in commercial corridors.

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$200K Issued to Nearly 400 Eligible Families Who Applied for Rise Up Cambridge Program; Eligible families have until July 31 to apply for the program

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Nearly 400 Cambridge households were issued payments just four weeks after the launch of the application period for Rise Up Cambridge, the City of Cambridge’s new $22 million cash assistance program.

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Share your ideas for paved court area at Gold Star Mothers Park

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 7, 2023

The City of Cambridge will be renovating the basketball court area at the Gold Star Mothers Park in East Cambridge.

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City Manager Eric D. Batista Reactivates the City Manager’s Clean Team

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 7, 2023

City Manager Eric D. Batista announced Friday the return of the City Manager’s Clean Team, which will aid the City’s Quality of Life Team (QLT) with volunteer neighborhood clean-ups throughout the City.

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Applications for the 2023 Firefighter Entrance Exam are now available

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 7, 2023

The 2023 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Firefighter Entrance Examination is scheduled for October, 2023.

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Mental Health Community Mobile Crisis Response Pilot Program Launches

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 6, 2023

City Manager Eric D. Batista announced Wednesday the launch of the Mental Health Community Mobile Crisis Response Pilot Program.

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Shore Park Beach, Coes Pond Beach Reopen

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Shore Park Beach and Coes Pond Beach will reopen for use Thursday, July 6 following a temporary closure due to elevated bacteria levels.

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Violent Gang Member Convicted of Drug and Firearms Conspiracy Involving Six Shootings

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 6, 2023

The last remaining defendant in a multi-phase investigation targeting drug trafficking and gang violence in communities north of Boston has been found guilty of operating a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy that manufactured and distributed over 10 kilograms each of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in Boston, the North Shore and Maine.

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Air Quality Alert Issued; Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups - Update

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 6, 2023

On Saturday, July 1, 2023 and Sunday, July 2, 2023, the Air Quality Index in Cambridge is at a level deemed “Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups”.

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Cambridge Police Promotes Pauline Wells to Superintendent of Operations

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 5, 2023

The Cambridge Police Department today held a swearing-in ceremony for Pauline Wells, who was promoted to the rank of Superintendent.

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Road closures and traffic impacts near Inman Square: July 7 to July 9

By Mid Massachusetts News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Springfield Street near Inman Square will close for part of this weekend for the Portuguese-American Civic League of Cambridge and Somerville’s Holy Ghost Feast.