Worcester Mayor on Protest That Shut Down Council Meeting

Tuesday night’s chaotic City Council meeting, which was derailed by vocal protesters chanting “ICE out of Worcester,” continuing public outrage over a recent arrest on Eureka Street and immigration enforcement policies.

“It’s come to a point where we have to get the people’s business done,” said Petty. “We weren’t able to do that again.”

The mayor described escalating tensions, including scared citizens in attendance, damage to City Hall property, and a group that followed councilors out of the building. Petty ultimately recessed the meeting to restore order but said, “Enough’s enough.”