It took a few hrs to ultimately be seated on a jury. A medical malpractice case, which took the entire week. It was more interesting than going to work, for sure. I was compensated in full by my employer, and also got a couple hundred $ from the state. I would happily do it again.

Worcester Greendale YMCA is a very active and friendly place with hundreds of people swimming, gym, taking group class or just hanging.

Auburn Hot Yoga is also a bright busy place with people of all ages.

This is more the norm. Bring a book.

I had jury duty in Worcester a few years ago. No one was called but we waited for at least 4 hours. I fell asleep in the uncomfortable chairs they provided

Boxing! Its so fun n great workout

Not true. Failing to respond will eventually lead to a felony charge. I had to sit in front of a magistrate and tell them why I had not appeared for prior notices, and was given a date and time to show up with a warning that if I did not a warrant would be issued. Read more here.

This is absolutely not true. They can and eventually will charge you with a crime for failing to appear as a juror. Do not listen to this person.

I had two, the first one took most of the day; went to interview with the judge and jury and it prob would have been long as it was a medical malpractice lawsuit. I told them I probably couldn’t be biased as I recently recovered from a major surgery so I was dismissed (2015). Second time was like after Covid and it was a Friday. Before noon we were all sent home. I didn’t mind as my employers at the time had a jury duty paid time off option. First time could not bring cell phone in, second time no restriction. Just bring water, snack and book.

There isn’t much… as a Mexican living here, even the Mexican restaurants are mediocre at best and there are tons of Latino supermarkets but not a whole lot of selection of specifically Mexican items.

Isn’t that a restaurant and not a supermarket, and also closed due to health code violations?

If you're unable to take the time off from your job for a trial, you can straight up say that to the judge when they're selecting jury members and they'll thank you for the time you've spent and send you on your way.

I served on a civil jury for a trial over whether a man was financially liable because his son-in-law had climbed up onto his roof without his knowledge to fix something, then fell off while climbing down. Settling this matter took five days, but I live down the street from the courthouse so it was basically paid time off from work.

Team link in Worcester is a great gym, i use to go there and it has a good crew of people. Also not sure if you can have a pet but having a dog is great for meeting people.

Why did someone downvote you lmao

Was called for the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. I went, because it's what everyone should do. At 730a there's plenty of parking in the courthouse lot. I had breakfast before, but there was a cart that sold pastries and coffee, but they only take cash. You will be offered water and there is a restroom available in the jury pool. You can play on your phone or bring a book to read. You have to watch a video all about jury duty and how important it is. It's reminiscent of the pre ride videos at Disney World. Then the judge comes out and thanks you, tells you to expect delays, but they're working very hard to get you out as soon as they can.

In my case because it was the last court day before Thanksgiving, all cases scheduled for that day settled and we were dismissed by 1030a.

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Jj always haha

I got called a few years ago for a murder case. I didn't try to get out of serving. I waited in the jury pool for about 2 hours. Then got called into the courtroom and was asked a few questions by the prosecution and the defense. I was picked for the jury and was told to report back for the trial the next Monday morning. I was pretty excited and was going to go out of my way not to look up any information on the case and give this guy his fair right to his day in court. Monday came around and we waited and waited, finally the judge came in and told us she was dismissing the jury and the trial would restart with a new jury in a few weeks. Turns out the star witness for the prosecution refused to show up for court. I was disappointed because it sounded very interesting. Once I read about the case online, I knew they wouldn't find the guy guilty. Turns out I was right.

Big fan of casa Vallarta on route 9 in westborough

You watching this card tonight? Who you got, JJ or Cereal Grain?

Yeah totally makes sense at that point. I'm 30 so still quite away from my last car. Once my 2017 Corolla dies I'm eyeing a rav 4 hybrid or maybe full eclectic will be cheap by that point if I get the average 10 years of a car 2027 will hopefully have much better options and prices.

I normally wouldn't pay that much but it's my retirement car, I'm never buying another vehicle.

It's possible that it varies from one area to another.

Sounds promising, thanks!

I thought it was 32

I joined a BJJ gym in the area when I moved here and didn’t know anyone. I’ve been there about a year and we regularly hang out outside of class now. Whether it’s going out for drinks, watching ufc fights, cookouts, etc. if you like self-defense, def try checking out some gyms in Worcester!