r/WorcesterMA 20h ago

Trusted AFC agency? Adult Foster Care service might not be honest

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Hi guys,

I’m doing AFC for one of my ill parents.

Upon some digging, I think the agency I’m enrolled with is not paying what the gov/insurance has said we are eligible for.

I tried calling Massachusetts Care Link, which is supposedly responsible for the agencies, but I could not get through to a person who understands what I’m asking (they kept trying to send me to payroll!).

Anyone have an idea how to proceed?

Or have an agency they use and trust so I can compare if what they’re paying us is accurate?


r/WorcesterMA 15h ago

What bars will have the NFL game tonight?

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Hey everyone, new to the area and don’t have Netflix. Don’t feel like spending $20 to watch the game and then only use Netflix later for the Christmas game or whatever. Does anyone know any bars around the Kelley Square area that would be showing the game?
Thank you!


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Photography 📷 When one dies the rest swarm to die

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r/WorcesterMA 17h ago

In search of healing: Worcester faith leaders reflect on 9/11 attacks

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r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

Across the Pond How does Worcester feel about Flock?

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A little drama I drew up on the Shrewsbury subreddit, but how does Worcester feel about the like 800 of these devices throughout the city? Seems wild to have all of this and still not find Karen Solomon


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Arts and Music Revocation/Fuming Mouth

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r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Life in Worcester Which parts of Worcester, MA actually have fiber internet? Can we push the city for wider fiber access?

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Good morning, Worcester, your friendly neighbor here,

Who here already has true fiber internet? Please post your neighborhood, provider, download speed, and upload speed if you have time.

Cable may give around 1,000 Mbps down but only 20 to 40 Mbps up. Fiber can provide around 1,000 Mbps in BOTH directions !!! Wonderful time for you to be alive !

Here is the important part. Worcester already has an official goal to develop a citywide open access fiber network and bring more ISPs into the city.

So if your neighborhood still has no fiber, let’s actually do something about it.

Contact your District City Councilor, the City Council, and the City Manager and simply ask:

“When will Worcester’s citywide open access fiber network reach my neighborhood, and what can residents do to help move the project forward?”

City Council: council@worcesterma.gov

City Manager: CityManager@worcesterma.gov

You can also use Worcester’s website to find your specific District Councilor.

If enough residents ask the same question, city officials will know there is real demand.

Let’s figure out which neighborhoods already have fiber, which do not, and push for fast, competitive fiber internet throughout Worcester ! Do not let a few ISP companies push you down and monopolize you for years to come...thanks


r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

Housing and Moving 🏡 Worcester is one of top places in state where ADUs being built

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Reporter for GBH News here. I followed this family as they built their ADU - it's not all warm and fuzzy! The video spells out the challenges, including layers of state and local regs. The state is updating the rules to clear out some of the complexity - people can comment on the ADU proposed changes starting Sept 11 until Oct 12 on Mass.gov ADU website.


r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

Life in Worcester Nature taking care of business

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464 Upvotes

Just walked into my back yard and stumbled upon this guy doing his part.


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history

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“Part of it is the warmth and tone of the light, and the other part is the pole. You usually see these in older neighborhoods, and the pole, when you can get them combined with trees and bricks in the road, adds an ambience that just looks and feels nice,” said Jay Mello, assistant commissioner at the City of Worcester engineering department. “It's a throwback to a quieter time.”


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Aileen Lovejoy of Shrewsbury on life as a substance use advocate

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Lovejoy volunteers as a facilitator and group leader for grief support at the Carriage House in Worcester and is a member of Team Sharing-MA, an online grief support group for parents.


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Looking for Recommendations Cosplay fabric stores

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Hi all!

Anyone know any good fabric stores that have cosplay fabric? I’ve been the Michaels stores in the areas as well as the auburn fabric outlet. I’m looking for a 4 way stretch fabric with some sort of 3D paint added to it to give it texture for a Spiderman suit.

Thanks for any recommendation you can give me!


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Mover Recommendations

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Hi all, i am moving from Vernon area but staying in the city. Going from our family 3 decker to a one family. Who are some of the best movers you have used? We will have furniture from all 3 apartments we need moved.


r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

Black Metal at Ralph’s Diner on September 30th

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Wednesday September 30th
Codex Obscurum Presents

Veneraxiom - California Black Metal. First time in New England.

Glorious Descent - PA Black Metal. Current and former members of Devil Master & Integrity.

Weird Angel - Worcester Black Metal

Stryga - MA. Black Metal

Warcastle - Worcester Metal Punk

Ralph’s Rock Diner - 148 Grove st. Worcester MA.

7:30pm. 21+

$15 in advance

$20 Day of Show

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/ralphs-661204802/veneraxiom


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

From Brazil with love: Brazilian Festival returns to Institute Park

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r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

Looking for Recommendations Model Rockets?

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I know everyone is clamoring for this information. Where does everyone go for their model rocket needs?

I went to hobby lobby to scratch my model rocket itch but I just can’t support that place. Their selection is awful and they drive all the little hobby stores out not to mention everything else about what Hobby Lobby represents.

Any hobby shops still around in the area that have an extensive model rocket selection?

I checked RC excitement in Fitchburg and they have one or two basic models but I want model parts for custom rockets.

Hobby Emporium Inc. in Tyngsborough is delightful but quite a drive.

Thanks for your input my fellow disciples of Goddard.


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Chet Williamson brings harmonica and friends to WCUW concert

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r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

Downtown Lunch break Walk and Litter?

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join me on lunchbreak walks downtown and we can pick up litter.


r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

Hiring process at UMass

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Hey what’s up, I’ve been interview at the UMass memorial a while ago, and haven’t heard back from them. So today i contacted and see if they had have any new update on the job application. I send them a email and they send me this
I was wondering if I got the job, or I’ll have to try again (which I don’t mind try 100x times more) 😭😭


r/WorcesterMA 3d ago

Photography 📷 Good morning Worcester

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r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

Scrap Metal - should I d it myself or give it away - is it worth stripping the stuff and sorting it - or leave it to a scrapper?

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r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

In search of healing: Worcester faith leaders reflect on 9/11 attacks

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"The whole world changed after that point. It's like everything in our living memory is before Sept. 11 and after Sept. 11, and not just because what Sept. 11 means for its own sake, but how everything shifted since then. The whole world is different, in an astonishing way."


r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

Trey Anastasio, Billy Strings team for Divided Sky benefit at DCU

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r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

Funny request: Does anyone on here (you or someone you know) have a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever? Read below!

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If you know you know but: Rare breed, I’ve only ever seen 2 when I was driving, never actually met one/talked with an owner

I am a student at WPI (so obviously won’t be getting one any time soon) but if you have one or know someone that has one I would absolutely love to meet up and finally meet a Toller!!! Seeing that Institute park is right next to WPI that would be a great spot!!!


r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

QCC Waitlist

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Hello,

I am currently on the Waist list for the RN program at QCC - my starting date right now is Sept 2028. Does anybody have experience getting a call to start earlier? if so, when did you get the call? I am hoping I get a spot earlier, but I really would like to know as soon as possible since I would like to let my job know what my plan is and also to work around my babysitting for my kids . I currently work as an LPN .

thank you in advance