In and around The 016 - Wednesday, November 23rd

• Posted by 016 Administrator November 23, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,159 views

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:  

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 45 today

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Here are 6 bars open on Thanksgiving morning in Worcester (pictured)

  +6:00: What's open, closed on Thanksgiving

  +6:00: The value of Worcester property increased by $2.7 billion this year

  +6:00: Worcester councilors open negotiations with Eric Batista, new city manager

  +6:00: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: How to watch and what to know
  
  

  +Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making your pre-Thanksgiving plans!

  +Noon: New COVID Omicron variant spreading in Mass. ahead of holidays

  +Noon: Local hero Mendelsohn helped countless job seekers in Central Mass.
  
  

  -Neighbors wary of planned 90-unit complex for homeless near Lincoln Plaza

  -Boulevard Diner, Café Neo serving free Thanksgiving dinners

  -Anna Maria College provides Thanksgiving meal for Worcester elementary school students

  -Worcester organization making Thanksgiving possible for hundreds of local veterans

  -Worcester Regional Airport expecting busy week of travel for Thanksgiving

  -Radio Worcester (9:19): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, RSV, masks, schools, Thanksgiving and more

  -3-alarm fire in Worcester triple-decker displaces 16

  -Related: Video (2:02)

  -Public meetings set with new Worcester City Manager Eric Batista

  -Mill St. tenants file countersuits against landlord after partial building collapse

  -Mike Daniel, Major Taylor in "Whirlwind," has acting wheels in motion

  >FOOD: Busy day at Jordan's Turkey Farm in Rutland (:28)

  >HISTORY: Sandwiches weren't enough for some South High football stars on trip 100 years ago
   

  >BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)

  >SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Night Lights, Christmas by Candlelight, and more

  -Don't Touch My Podcast (20:45): The DOJ investigates the Worcester Police Department

  -Earlier: Timeline of events preceding DOJ scrutiny of Worcester police

  -Deb Powers: It went down exactly like we knew it would

  -Janice Harvey: The Red Wave's drizzle and other reasons to be thankful

  -NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man who played a big part in revitalizing the downtown of Webster

  -ICYMI: Worcester man dies in 2-car crash on I-495

  -During drought, lots of Worcester water went to seltzer, burning trash

  -Worcester may have free menstrual products in all city-owned bathrooms

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Nicholas Pike, 26, ID'd as victim in fatal Gardner crash

  -Homeless Shrewsbury man steals alcohol from Whole Foods, runs into woods, gets arrested

  -New phone policy at Wachusett sparks debate

  -Grafton Girl Scout troops welcome new girls

  -Clinton program offers family more peace of mind for loved ones

  -Boylston reviewing options for new buildings and expanded position

  -North Central Mass receives over $150,000 in grants to improve recycling and waste reduction
   

  >SPORTS: Holy Cross football prepares for playoffs with historic perfect record

  -Presale for Holy Cross NCAA home football game for season ticket holders

  -25% off all game-worn home & away replica jerseys during Bravehearts' cyber week jersey sale

  -High school football Grid Bits: South High set to snap Doherty streak of Inter-High titles

  -Patriots tab Grafton's Chris McMahon as high school football Coach of the Week
   

  >COLLEGES: WPI and Worcester Art Museum offer a rare opportunity to “try on” ancient jewelry

  >CARS: Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  >NATIONAL: 6 people, assailant dead in shooting in Virginia Walmart

  -TV meteorologist, pilot die in news helicopter crash

  -Tragic: Husband dies at terminally ill wife's bedside leaving behind 2 kids

  >HOMES: Home sales plunge to lowest level in 10 years
  
  

  >NEW ENGLAND: FBI searching for Conn. man accused of murdering 11-month-old daughter

  -2 residents injured, multiple pets killed in Pepperell house fire

  >HEALTH: Just 10 minutes of working out a day could save your life

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday, 11-4:30 at Worcester Public Library

  >BUSINESS: Seven Hills Foundation to buy N.H. Crotched Mountain School

  -7 Things I know about ... Planning an event

  >SHOPPING: Why people want to do in-person shopping for Black Friday
  
  

  >TELEVISION: Dolly Parton to co-host Miley Cyrus’ New Year’s Eve special on NBC

  >MOVIES: "Top Gun: Maverick" is coming to Paramount+ in December

  >CELEBRITY:  Collection of love letters written by Bob Dylan sold for $670,000

  >ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home: Henry, Charlie, Molly and more

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Eighth-grader makes basketball team despite not having legs

  -Meanwhile, in China, dozens of sheep have been eerily walking around in a circle and no one knows why

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