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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Matilde Castiel submitted a report to the Worcester City Council showing that homelessness has risen among older adults and young people in 2024 as high rents and low incomes have made it hard to keep a home. The data shows that numbers for those aged 55–64, 65+, and 18–24 increased from 2023 and calls for more affordable housing and coordinated community help. MassLive
- ➤ Worcester will host a new weekly farmers market at The Market on Brussels starting May 18 that runs every Sunday until Oct 26 - the event will offer fresh produce, local vendors, food trucks, and live music. Radio Worcester
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Randall Webber, president of Cornerstone Bank, announced he will retire in early 2026. He said he loves the strategic work and will remain involved during the bank’s growth following its merger with PeoplesBank—but the bank did not share details on his successor. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Ocean State Job Lot announced it will take over a former Big Lots store in Webster - located at 116 E Main St and set to open mid-summer - as part of its plan to finalize the acquisition of 15 former Big Lots sites nationwide. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Worcester Land Trust is hosting the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Worcester State University’s Sullivan Auditorium, where 15 short films about nature will play as proceeds help fund conservation work and maintain local hiking trails (ticket prices range from $5 to $20). Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A chemical engineering professor at WPI — the James H. Manning Professor, Xiaowei Teng — received an $800,000 award from the U.S. Department of Energy to study how to recover uranium from industrial wastewater and will develop a new electrochemical system that increases uranium yield while reducing toxic waste for nuclear power. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Payroll data showed that in 2024 nine Worcester city employees earned over $275,000, with City Manager Eric D. Batista receiving $332,289—up $18,566 from 2023. Most of the top earners worked at the police department while public schools and fire officials also appeared on the list. MassLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chrissi Bates became the first trans woman to undergo vaginoplasty at UMass Memorial and shared her journey on Talk of the Commonwealth—she was joined by surgeon Dr. Ashley Alford. Radio Worcester
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Assumption men’s basketball won a 97–90 game against St. Thomas Aquinas Tuesday to become East Regional champions—advancing to the Elite Eight in Evansville with key scores from six players including Daouda Dembele. Telegram & Gazette
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Stick to Your Guns Concert
Stick to Your Guns will perform live at the Palladium, coinciding with the release of their new album KEEP PLANTING FLOWERS.
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Party101 Featuring DJ Matt Bennett
The Party101 event with DJ Matt Bennett will take place at the Palladium in Worcester, MA, offering an evening of music and entertainment.
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Troy Mercy Concert
1-5 p.m. — Starlite Gallery — BBQ available — Experience the bold sounds of the Boston duo TROY & HADLEY as they bring their 21st Century Brave New Blues to Southbridge.
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On-Site Tour of Senior Living Awards
9 AM - 7 PM | The Overlook | Free entry | Explore a premier senior living community celebrated for its exceptional care and engaging activities.
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NEWWA Spring Conference and Exhibition
6 PM – 6 PM — DCU Center — Registration fee applies — Connect with 3,000 industry professionals at this premier water works event.
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MAAPS School Conference for Special Education Professionals
9 AM – 12 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Westborough — $50 early bird; $75 after March 1 — A professional conference connecting school representatives with admissions teams from over 50 special education schools.
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Sonic Bomb Live Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Ralph's Diner — 21+ entry — A night of electrifying performances featuring Sonic Bomb, Inverter, and Tree at a historic venue.
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Clue - A New Comedy
6:30-8 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Cost info not available — Unravel the mystery of murder in this comedic twist on a classic tale.
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Come From Away
8 PM — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical that celebrates human connection in the face of adversity.
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Yoga at Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Mercantile Center Garage — Ticket prices vary — Experience yoga amidst Van Gogh's masterpieces in a tranquil, immersive setting.
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