For Amber and Michael Casali, moving into The Cove in Worcester was more than just about luxury apartment living — it was about baseball.
“We specifically chose The Cove over a couple of other new luxury apartment buildings in the area because of the WooSox,” Amber Casali. “We’re massive baseball fans. Our apartment faces the field. We practically live in the outfield of Polar Park.”
The Worcester Red Sox — a Triple-A minor league baseball team affiliated with the Boston Red Sox and formerly the Pawtucket Red Sox until 2021 — moved to Polar Park stadium, which opened in the city’s Canal District in 2021.
The Casalises moved into The Cove in March, moving from Holden to Worcester specifically for the luxury apartment building that opened last October.
Amber Casali said she and her husband enjoy watching the grounds crew prep the field, taking in batting practice and even catching games from their living room. While Casali noted that the park’s lights can be bright overnight and the Friday-night fireworks are loud, she said neither is a real nuisance.
“The view from the third- and seventh-floor decks is breathtaking,” she said. “I wouldn’t say it’s annoying in the least.”
The entrance to The Cove, located at 85 Green St. in Worcester, as seen on May 12, 2025.(Sophia Harris/for MassLive)
The Cove, located at 85 Green St., was built by V10 development and cost $76 million. The building is named after the Cove Music Hall, which used to be located at the site and closed in 2018. The Rolling Stones held a secret rock concert at the location in 1981 when it was known as Sir Morgan’s Cove, MassLive reported when the hall closed in 2018.
The seven-story, mixed-use apartment houses 173 units. Studio apartments, one-bedroom and two-bedroom availability with a view of the stadium are located on the north-facing side of the complex. According to The Cove’s website, rent can cost between $2,200 to $4,300 a month.
Besides the views, The Cove offers amenities such as multiple outdoor lounge areas, a fitness center, work-from-home spaces, approximately 100 spaces of garage parking and is next to a newly opened flatbread pizza restaurant and bowling alley.
Michael Ball echoed his neighbors’ enthusiasm about the complex.
“I love all the noise,” he said. “We’re from the country — Rutland — so I love the trains going by, the ambulances, the whole city vibe. It’s a unique experience.”
He praised the sense of community at The Cove and said the fireworks exceeded expectations.
“When we first came, I thought the fireworks would be, like, rinky-dink,” he said. “But, oh wow, they’re spectacular.”
For Sofia Robinson, the decision to move to The Cove was about balancing accessibility, safety and a sense of community.
“I absolutely love it,” she said. “I grew up in a quiet, wooded area and went to college in Boston, so this feels like a happy medium.”
Robinson, who commutes to Boston for work, said the proximity to the commuter rail, which is a 7-minute walk from the complex, was a major draw, along with being within walking distance to Polar Park.
“The fireworks don’t bother me,” she said. “I think it’s nice. It gives me something to look forward to, especially when I have friends over.”
The view of Worcester’s Polar Park from The Cove’s third-floor lounge on May 12, 2025.(Sophia Harris/for MassLive)
Having only moved in on March 1, Robinson is still settling in, but she and her boyfriend have already found plenty to enjoy, from watching the fireworks every other Friday night to discovering local restaurants.
“We love that it feels like a really safe area,” she said. “The restaurants nearby are amazing. One of my favorites, El Patron, is a short walk away. And Shrewsbury Street has so many great spots — and for half the price of Boston.”
Karissa Montanaro, senior property manager at The Cove, said many of the current residents are baseball enthusiasts.
She added that they also love being able to watch practices, games and fireworks all from the comfort of their homes.
As the warm weather rolls in and baseball season hits its stride, residents like Casali and Robinson say they’re looking forward to more opportunities to enjoy what makes The Cove unique: community, city energy and a front-row seat to America’s pastime.
