Worcester Braces As Nor'easter Bears Down: Patch PM

Worcester MA

01 February, 2021

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WORCESTER, MA — It's Monday, Feb. 1. Here's what you should know this afternoon: Deb Hall has announced her run for Worcester City Council — she's the second LGBTQ candidate to entire the 2021 fieldFormer Rep. Joe Kennedy joined CNN as a commentator and has started a nonprofit jumping in his life after elected politics. Dustin Pedroia, 37, retired Monday after 17 seasons and as one of the most decorated infielders in Red Sox history. Scroll down for those and other stories Patch has been covering in Massachusetts today. Today's Top Story Look outside, it's snowing. In Worcester, that means up to 18 inches may fall by Tuesday morning, and the possibility of wind gusts up to 40 mph. There's a parking ban in effect, buses are on snow routes, city buildings are closed and coronavirus testing is on a new schedule. But, schools will still go ahead as planned on Tuesday with students working remotely — as long as Spectrum internet service doesn't go out. Local News Worcester Sees First 2021 Homicide After Delayed DeathDeb Hall Launches Bid For Worcester City CouncilNew Free Coronavirus Testing Site Open In Marlborough Today's Other Top Stories In Massachusetts $100 Million Health Scam: Two Massachusetts women were arrested Sunday and charged in connection with a home health care fraud scheme out of Chelmsford that targeted particularly vulnerable patients and using the money to buy five homes and fancy cars, according to federal prosecutors. Vaccine rollout: The state's attempt to vaccinate its most vulnerable residents enters a new phase Monday, but the weather is already hampering efforts. Kennedy joins CNN: Former Rep. Joe Kennedy joined CNN as a commentator and has started a nonprofit jumping in his life after elected politics. Kennedy represented the 4th Congressional District for eight years before throwing his hat in the ring to challenge Ed Markey for his seat in the Senate. After he lost in November, Kennedy said he had no plans any time soon to run for office again. They Said It "Dustin is so much more than his American League Most Valuable Player award, his All-Star Game selections, and the Gold Gloves he amassed throughout his impressive 17-year career in our organization." — Red Sox principal owner John Henry on Dustin Pedroia, who announced his retirement at age 37 Monday after 17 seasons with the team. In Case You Missed It MA Has Third Most Stringent Coronavirus Restrictions: ReportWhite House Releases Weekly Virus Reports For Massachusetts2020 Rent Prices In Boston Dropped Amid Pandemic