Worcester County Officials Urge Caution with Outdoor Burning Amid Dry Conditions and Elevated Fire Risk

The Worcester County Fire Marshal鈥檚 Office and Worcester聽County Environmental Programs (WCEP) urge caution with outdoor burning due to ongoing dry conditions and low rainfall, which have increased fire risk across the region. Officials say recent brush and grass fires have spread quickly in the dry environment and warn that conditions remain hazardous. Residents are encouraged…

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Worcester County Government Warns About Email Scams

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Worcester County officials are warning the public about an email scam designed to trick residents and business owners involved in the permitting and plan review processes into wiring money for alleged fees. The scammers impersonate Development Review and Permitting (DRP) staff members and claim the recipient must pay a fee without delay.聽DRP Director Jennifer Keener…

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