Posts Tagged ‘Worcester County officials’
Joint Statement Issued on School Bus Driver Alcohol Investigation
Worcester County officials have released a joint statement regarding an investigation into a school bus driver accused of consuming alcohol before transporting students on April 24th. Investigators determined the driver consumed two alcoholic beverages before driving one student route, but prosecutors declined to file charges, citing insufficient admissible evidence after delays in reporting and problems…
Read MoreWorcester County Officials Urge Caution with Outdoor Burning Amid Dry Conditions and Elevated Fire Risk
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and Worcester 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…
Read MoreWorcester County Government Warns About Email Scams
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. DRP Director Jennifer Keener…
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