Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A real estate company has transferred the ownership of the former Worcester Federal Savings building to create 22 affordable condos as part of a broader revitalization plan that also includes transforming another local landmark into 198 market-rate apartments. Telegram & Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Worcester man was found deceased in the woods with severe head injuries, leading to the arrest of his former boss who admitted to the beating with a metal bat. MassLive
- ➤ A Worcester man was arrested on charges related to the death of Mitchell Burke, whose body was found in Hubbardston. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Worcester, volunteers and literacy advocates are addressing book deserts by creating 'book nooks' in schools without libraries, allowing children to own the books they read. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Worcester City Council is set to discuss a citizen-led petition calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after initially rejecting it. This Week In Worcester
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hopedale's Mackenzie Reynolds was voted the Hometeam Central Mass. Girls' Basketball Player of the Week, leading a notable list of high performers picked by Jennifer Toland. Telegram & Gazette
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Keller Williams Live Performance
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Matt Roper Live at Wormtown Brewery
Matt Roper will be performing at Wormtown Brewery in Worcester, providing an evening of entertainment.
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MiLB Northeast Regional Career Fair at Polar Park
The event offers an opportunity for attendees to meet hiring managers from various Minor League Baseball organizations and expand their professional network.
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