r/central_ma
A Heat Advisory has been issued for 11AM Tuesday through 8PM Wednesday. Early season heat is expected to peak Tuesday, with record-breaking high temperatures in the low to mid 90s across most of southern New England.
u/HRJafael — 4 days ago
En route to hospital, woman gives birth alongside I-190 in W. Boylston.
The couple were heading to Emerson Hospital in Concord but diverted to Worcester. The article mentions the loss of the Leominster birthing center and how it would have been the closest option had it been available.
u/HRJafael — 4 days ago
Worcester population keeps growing, even as Massachusetts sees exodus. (Telegram & Gazette)
Marking a fifth straight year of consistent annual growth, Worcester welcomed nearly 2,000 new residents in 2025, bringing the city's population to 213,862, according to the latest population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
u/HRJafael — 6 days ago
Saw this posted online in the Lunenburg Facebook group. The override has failed. Looking for the official results once it comes out.
u/HRJafael — 5 days ago
Looking for volunteer opportunities
Why is finding a volunteer opportunity harder than getting a job? I tried the Highlands and they want me to provide 2 references and fill out paperwork, and to teach English at the library I have to wait for an info session in JUNE before I can even be considered. I am looking to start ASAP. I don’t understand why they need all this information for free labor . I want to feel good about myself. I don’t mind handing over information, but it shouldn’t take me weeks to start. Is there anywhere that needs IMMEDIATE volunteers? Homeless shelter, food bank, anything? I am going mad sitting at home and I need something to keep me occupied .
u/Boyw2peenas — 8 days ago
Looking for a Farm that sells pasture raised and grassfed meat in Central MA
I am looking to purchase meat from a farm that raises its own animals and am wondering what I should be looking for to make sure it's raised on their farm? Does anyone have any tips? I look at social media to see if they post pictures of the animals. Like, if they say pasture-raised pigs, they actually post pictures of pigs out in a field, but I know that isn't foolproof. Does anyone have any other ideas they use to confirm they are really getting what they are paying for when purchasing locally?
u/HRJafael — 11 days ago
Holden passes Proposition 2 1/2 override with near 55% of the vote
Total votes for override: 3350
YES - 1839
NO - 1503
u/HRJafael — 10 days ago
u/HRJafael — 14 days ago
Fitchburg Police Department has issued a missing person alert for Meadow Loveday
The Fitchburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Meadow Loveday, a 17-year-old autistic female.
Meadow was last seen in the Beech Street area around 1:30 PM on 5/8/26. She has shoulder-length pink hair and was last seen wearing a light blue and white long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers.
There are concerns for her well-being.
If you have any information, please contact 9-1-1 or call 978-345-4355.
Please share.
u/HRJafael — 14 days ago
Westminster residents with contaminated wells still waiting for relief
archive.isu/HRJafael — 14 days ago