Tom Marino

Worcester is growing, and the technology used to keep its neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and public spaces secure is changing with it. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Worcester’s population at 213,862 in 2025, up 3.6% from the April 2020 population base. At the same time, public safety remains a closely watched issue. Worcester Police Department data for the first half of 2025 showed robberies falling 25% compared with the same period a year earlier, while reported gunshots decreased 28%.

WORCESTER – The City of Worcester announced on Friday, Aug. 8, that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) informed it on Thursday, Aug. 7, that it has closed its investigation into the Worcester Police Department. The DOJ announced its investigation in November 2022 and released its investigative report in December 2024.

More older adults in and around Worcester are choosing to stay in their own homes as they age. That choice brings real freedom. It also brings a quiet worry for the people who love them. What happens if there is a fall, and no one is nearby? For an older adult who lives alone, a safety net often starts with senior panic alarm systems built for exactly this situation. Providers such as Life Assure design these devices around one simple idea. Help should sit one button press away, day or night.