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Worcester
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Market on Exchange returns to its original home on Exchange Street starting May 17 at 11 a.m. after a year on Brussels Street. Vendors expect better setups for food trucks and shade for stands (last year the market drew 25,000 attendees with $500,000 in sales). MassLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Herb Chambers will permanently close its Millbury Alfa Romeo and Maserati dealership on March 11 as part of a broader company strategy. The closure at 2 Latti Farm Road means customers will be directed to brand websites for service details. MassLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ EcoTarium opened a 10,000 sqft exhibit hall named the Stoddard Exhibition Hall to show The Secret Lives of Elephants, featuring interactive displays for kids and adults (honoring local benefactor Robert Stoddard). The exhibit, ordered from New York’s Museum of Natural History, runs until Labor Day. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Country Joe McDonald, a Woodstock icon who once faced a run-in during his 1969 Worcester show, died Saturday, March 7 from Parkinson’s complications. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren; donations are requested for Swords to Ploughshares or the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Telegram & Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in the Worcester metro jumped from $2.91 a week ago to $3.32 on March 9, after crude oil soared 30% last week. AAA Northeast has offered 30 fuel-saving tips (like proper tire care and timely tuneups) to help drivers manage rising costs. This Week In Worcester
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WPI announced two new bachelor's degree programs in marketing analytics and business analytics and applied AI to equip students with data-driven skills (STEM-designated and accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). Enrollment details will be shared soon at WPI. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Worcester City Council meets today to review a resolution that would name the city an official host for Ghanaian fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (a move celebrating the large Ghanaian community) even as the team’s practice base remains in Providence. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Oakmont Regional High School, students have been told not to bring caffeine pouches due to health risks, while Boski’s Market in Burncoat enforces a 21+ age limit for these products. A local pediatric expert warns that excessive caffeine may lead to serious health issues, especially in teens. Telegram & Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A city fund letting developers opt out of building affordable housing has helped finance 381 affordable units across 21 projects in Worcester. Nearly $19.7 million in funds from ARPA and Community Preservation Act grants has supported both completed developments and planned projects to ease the housing shortage. MassLive
- ➤ Worcester permitted 546 housing units in 2025—a drop of nearly 400 from 2024—as high construction costs and steep interest rates reduced applications. The city will streamline permitting and work with developers to reach its goal of adding 12,000 new units once the state reviews the housing production plan. MassLive
- ➤ Lakeway Commons, a 90,035 sqft plaza in Shrewsbury with Whole Foods, Starbucks, Tavern in the Square and Burton’s Grill and Bar, is up for sale. New York-based firm Newmark lists the property without an asking price — the site was once home to Spag’s and now honors its legacy. MassLive
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Speak Easy Story Night
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Ralph's Diner — $10 — Share your raw and true stories on stage with a guiding theme.
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The Super 70's Rock Show featuring Super Trans AM
8-11 p.m. — Off The Rails — Tickets starting at $30.50 — Experience a nostalgic journey through the iconic rock anthems of the 1970s.
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Mid-Century and Beyond Part II on the Mighty Wurlitzer
2-5 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticketed entry — Experience nostalgic tunes played on the iconic Mighty Wurlitzer organ with Dr. Kleefield.
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Brandenburg Concertos by The Sebastians
8-10 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience Bach's timeless Brandenburg Concertos performed by a renowned early music ensemble.
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Papercut - A Tribute to Linkin Park
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket pricing available — Experience the energetic tribute to Linkin Park and relive classic hits.
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NCAA DI Men's Ice Hockey Championship - Worcester Regionals, Session 1
8 PM – 4 AM — DCU Center — Check venue for costs — Experience thrilling NCAA Division I collegiate hockey action.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
8:30-10 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the magical music of Coldplay by a string quartet in an enchanting candlelight setting.
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NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship - Worcester Regional
8 PM – 4 AM — DCU Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience collegiate hockey excitement as four Division I teams compete for glory.
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NEWWA Spring Conference and Exhibition
8 a.m. – 12 a.m. — DCU Center — Admission costs vary — Connect with 3,000 water works professionals at this key industry event.
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Parsons Dance Company Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the artistry of movement with the renowned Parsons Dance Company.
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