It’s total BS. I lived on a dead end private road for 5 years off Vernon street and it was absolute shite. The plows would barely even touch it, and the few plows that did the complex at the top of the hill would literally lift up their plows and drive past us as they went back down. Residents still have to pay property and excise tax but you don’t get the same benefits as everyone else who lives on a “public” street.

Coyote have no natural predators in Massachusetts and haven’t for at least a century. That means a disproportionate effect on the deer population and other problems that come from them being more habituated in residential settings.

https://www.wcvb.com/amp/article/nahant-massachusetts-teams-with-wildlife-officials-to-shoot-kill-nuisance-coyotes/42190999

I see the HC cross country team jogging down Blackstone River rd once in a while but yeah, basically.

It’s definitely exaggerated by people who either don’t live here or haven’t lived here since the 90s. I see the same stuff with people talking about downtown when reviewing restaurants. Worcester has some rough areas but it’s not LA lol.

I’ve been there a few times. Are they doing some sort of a Christmas theme?

Thanks, I’ll look into it. I’m looking for something more like an outdoor festival with different things going on, hot chocolate, ice sculptures, music etc. I get that it won’t be the same as Holiday in the Park going on all month, but even if it was just for a weekend or something I’d definitely try to go.

Wait, Encore is high class? I usually just go in wearing jeans and sneakers lol.

We need more housing just for the people already living here.

The Simpsons already predicted that it won’t work.

I hear you. My guess is it’s just the nostalgia but we need to turn it into something useful like housing. Downtown malls and department stores are dead and not coming back.

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Just a few odds and ends - an artificial wreath, ornament balls, stockings, a few ribbons, one of those blankets that goes under the tree and a bunch of rolls of wrapping paper that have mostly been opened.

Good to know. I go to those stores a lot but wasn’t aware that they take used holiday decorations.

It’s definitely not the worst part of the city, especially since they’ve been gentrifying downtown over the last few years. The worst I’ve ever had is people coming up to me asking for money or a cigarette.

My sister moved to Athens county near the border of WV. I don’t know if I would agree with a lot of peoples’ politics there but she’s renting a 3 bedroom house for about what I’m paying for a little studio here.

Depends on what you do for work. I’m a Machinist and there’s tons of shops hiring in and around Worcester for the type of work I do. I could probably get about $5-$10/hr more if I commuted to Boston but I’d rather not.

I’m moving into a 350 sq ft studio for $925. You can find some studios or 1 bedrooms in the 1k -$1200 range on sites like Zillow and Trulia but they go super fast. If you don’t mind having roommates you should be able to find something for under $900.

The metered spots downtown are $1.50 minimum for an hour I think. You used to be able to just put a quarter in for 15 minutes or so but they changed it when it went digital. The municipal garages allow free parking during snowstorms for a certain time period to help clear the roads.

Savers and Goodwill. Goodwill has terrible parking though especially on Saturdays.

The last I can remember was years ago when it was proposed and rejected, before Polar park was even decided on. Now with all the other developments going on I highly doubt it’s even a possibility. Besides you can get to at least 5 different casinos in an hour or less from here.

Yup, gotta love how in addition to having unnecessary and over the top inspection laws this state adds an additional penalty for the crime of not having a driveway to park in while having said rejection sticker. I’ve said it before and I’ll be happy to say it again - MA inspection laws and penalties are primarily a class tax on lower income residents. Oh and since I’m sure someone will bring this up, there is little to no correlation between car accidents due to mechanical failure and states that have more lenient inspection laws.

We’ve already used up our snow budget for the season 🤪

That has been my experience too. I lived near Crompton park for 3 years and lived off Vernon street for 5 and never had a problem with anyone. I just go to work and go about my business. The worst that happened was once when someone drove by with a BB gun and shot out a bunch of car windows. Other than being occasionally unlucky with stuff like that it’s not bad.

In general anywhere closer to the outside of the city is better - North Worcester around Burncoat street, East side around Lake Ave or the west side around Worcester state/Salisbury street west of park Ave. I’ve lived in less desirable parts of the city since 2009 and I’ve never had any issues except a few instances of very minor car vandalism, neighbors getting arrested and the occasional parking dispute in the winter. Its definitely not as bad as the worst parts of any major city. I’m single, live alone and mostly keep to myself so things don’t bother me much.

When the Sun is darkened and the moon gives no light, and the stars fall from the sky.