Pollen Storm, Near Drowning, Nip Conflict: Patch Top Stories

Worcester MA

03 June, 2022

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WORCESTER, MA — From a pollen assault to a new Black history monument, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending June 3. Worcester Black History Trail Dedicated: Photos The trail marks significant sites in Worcester's Black history. The first marker now stands in the Elm Park neighborhood. Yee Pleads Not Guilty, Held On $200K Bail In Milford Car Tamper Case Alexander Yee, of Winchendon, disabled a woman's car at the Milford target in May, according to police. After Final Hearing, Worcester Police Drone Heads To City Council There won't be a carve-out in the police drone policy for homeless residents, which Chief Steven Sargent had said would be possible. Pollen Storm Sweeps Over MA, Partly Thanks To Maine Here's why a yellow-green cloud of male plant cells engulfed eastern Massachusetts on Tuesday. Former Worcester City Manager Augustus Named Dean College Chancellor Ed Augustus Jr. is returning to higher education. He worked at Holy Cross before becoming the Worcester city manager in 2014. Worcester Litter Cleanup Backed By Group Opposing 'Nip' Ban Alcohol nip bottles are a big source of litter. Pick Up Mass, a group of alcohol businesses, wants to make sure they don't get banned. Lifeguards Not On Duty When Teen Nearly Drowned In Lake Quinsigamond The 16-year-old was rescued from the Regatta Point area of Lake Quinsigamond on Memorial Day. I-190 Project In Worcester Will Reduce Lanes This Summer, Fall A major rebuild of an I-190 bridge will start soon. MassDOT will hold a public meeting on what that means for drivers.