Notice of Public Pole Hearing

A Pole Hearing will be held 6:30 P.M. January 22, 2019 Worthington Town Hall To consider:  Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Location By Verizon New England, INC & Eversource Energy To place one (1) jointly owned pole on the southwesterly side of Old Post Road approximately 128 feet northwesterly from the center line of …

We’re A Green Community!

The Town of Worthington received a very nice Christmas present from the state. We’ve been officially designated a Green Community and awarded an initial grant of $128,495 to be used toward energy efficiency projects in Worthington. Thanks to the hard and terrific work of our Green Communities Committee: Marie BurkartPeggy O’NealEvan JohnsonKevin O’Connor Special thanks …

Commonwealth of Massachusetts & Town of Worthington Select Comcast for Town’s Broadband Project

This Press Release was issue by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) on December 26, 2018. Project Will Utilize State & Local Funds to Support Network Construction Worthington and Comcast Finalize Cable Franchise Agreement Worthington Becomes 42nd Last Mile Town Placed on Dedicated Path to Broadband WESTBOROUGH – The Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech (MBI) has formally approved an …

School Bus Safety Message

December 17, 2018 Dear Worthington Community, As a learning community, we are committed to providing children with the best education possible, and part of this mission is a focus on the safety of all, not only when they are here at school, but also while they are being transported from home to school and back. …

Farm to School Forum

December 20, 2018 – 12:45 P.M. in the R.H. Conwell Cafeteria – Public Welcome Warrant Topics:Moderators: Kai and AugustusClerks: Riley and Miss Lisa A. Intro: Principal Dobosz B. Kids share out about current Farm-School Topics Mrs. O’s Class: Chickens/Bees Garden/Composting The Woods Ms. Appell’s Class: Nutrition Classroom as a Test Kitchen Importance of Farm Food …

Transfer Station Update 12/13/2018

The updates at the transfer station are largely complete.  The paper compactor is installed and up and running.  The new shed is insulated and wired and now keeping Susan warm we hope.  We’re still working on building a ramp for the plastic and can recycling. The Selectboard discussed and reconsidered the decision to remove the …

Worthington Public Auction Results

The Auction of tax title properties went very well on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.  6 of the 8 listed properties sold for a total of $80,300.  And most inmportantly that puts those properties back on the tax roles.   The results are below: $32,000 – A certain parcel of land with a building thereon, if any, located …

Comcast Update (12/8/2018)

I’d like to update you on our progress with Comcast.  The town has negotiated a franchise agreement with Comcast and will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 11, at 6:30 pm in the Selectboard Office.  The franchise agreement is essentially a license to Comcast to offer television service in Worthington.  It does not govern …