As Worcester moves forward with its revitalization, Bank of America in April convened a community roundtable on how to move more people into affordable homeownership. With the participation of local leaders including Timothy Murray, president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Tim Garvin, CEO of United Way of Central Massachusetts, the discussion focused on overcoming barriers to entry in the local real estate market.
Chamber Corner: Worcester Green Corps to clean up, beautify city streets
Timothy P. Murray
While undoubtedly there are new levels of private investment taking place in Worcester that create jobs, expand the tax base, and generate economic activity, there has been one negative issue that has continued to fester: the amount of trash and litter along city streets, and in neighborhoods and environmentally sensitive areas.
Here at the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, we have observed this problem and have regularly heard complaints about it from chamber member businesses and chamber board members alike. Recently, former Worcester Mayor Raymond Mariano, who now writes a weekly column in the Telegram and Gazette, wrote about litter throughout the city, as did Worcester Magazine columnist Janice Harvey. Both correctly stated that a more collective effort was needed to address this challenge.
WORCESTER A youth summer jobs program aimed at beautifying the city while fostering environmental stewardship and economic and educational pathways will put 25 young people to work this summer.
The Worcester Green Corps will hit city streets and parks this summer as a collaborative effort between the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Central Massachusetts. While this enormous economic development momentum is taking place, there has been a nagging and persistent issue with trash, litter and debris, Tim Murray, CEO and president of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, said during a Monday morning press conference at City Hall announcing the initiative.
The Worcester Green Corps.: City to focus on beautification and cleanups with 25 youth summer jobs and full-time coordinator
Updated May 10, 2021;
Posted May 10, 2021
Worcester Department of Public Works commissioner Jay J. Fink announces the Worcester Green Corps. outside City Hall Monday morning. (Tom Matthews | MassLive)
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The city of Worcester announced Monday morning the creation of the Worcester Green Corps., a public-private partnership focused on cleaning and beautifying Worcester.
The program is a joint effort between the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Central Massachusetts, Worcester Community Action Council, MassHire and the city of Worcester.
Department of Public Works commissioner Jay J. Fink announced that WCAC has committed 25 youth work students for the program for the summer. Five managers will also be hired to oversee the five teams assigned to each district in the city.
By Olivia Lemmon Worcester
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WORCESTER, Mass. - For 101 years, the United Way of Central Massachusetts has invested in education, supporting families and building healthy communities.
On Wednesday, the organization celebrated their 101st anniversary.
President and CEO Tim Garvin says they re honoring their partners who stepped up over the last year to help people during the pandemic.
Garvin says the last year was the most challenging and heartbreaking the organization has ever seen, but the spirit of the community rose above it.
The Worcester Together fund raised more than $11 million for action and recovery efforts.
Garvin says it s because the city is a special place.