A guide to Worcester's Ballot Question 5 and the Community Preservation Act
The question asks voters if they approve of a surcharge on their property tax.
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The question asks voters if they approve of a surcharge on their property tax.
Supporters of Community Preservation Act on the ballot in Nov. say the added surcharge on annual assessed property taxes will support initiatives.
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation on Wednesday named Tim Johnstone as its interim president and CEO while the GWCF board of directors continues its search to find a full-time CEO following Jim Ayers resignation from the $200-million foundation after five months on the job.
Jim Ayres, the president and CEO of the $200-million Greater Worcester Community Foundation, resigned from his role on Friday, becoming GWCF's second leader in just over a year to make an abrupt exit from the organization.
Some supporters have long known the soon-to-be elected officials while others became aware of them through the campaign.