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Worcester
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families in Worcester can enjoy kid-friendly events this April, with options from live shows like Monster Jam + museum visits and zoo trips available via local discount sites. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Flexcon and Auxilium will launch a 3K-sqft lab for Worcester startups soon at Auxilium (311 Main St.) to support local innovation. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Ameresco has named new co-presidents Nicole Bulgarino and Lou Maltezos and appointed Peter Christakis as its first chief operating officer — changes effective Wednesday. CEO George Sakellaris continues as chief executive and chairman at a company with 1,601 employees and $2 billion in revenue. Worcester Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Worcester students, 13-year-old Jason Chang and 17-year-old Nichelle Thinagar, will travel to Washington, DC in June as national STEM champions for their inventions. Chang built an eco-efficient solar tracking system—using simple materials—and Thinagar created a robotic snake to aid search-and-rescue efforts. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West Boylston Board of Health has proposed new rules that would require a $10 license fee and set minimum space limits for owners of six or more chickens and other farm animals, and a public hearing on the rules will continue April 14 in West Boylston. Telegram & Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local eateries in Worcester are offering Easter brunch options on April 5 that require reservations for dine-in or takeout; offerings vary from traditional eggs and French toast to creative twists (call the restaurant to reserve your spot). Telegram & Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Manzo Freeman Development purchased a 166-year-old manufacturing building at *60 Fremont St.* on Tuesday for $3.6 million and plans to invest $7M to convert the *5.4-acre property* into flexible commercial space. Worcester Business Journal
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Peppa Pig: My First Concert
6-9 p.m. — Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Check for ticket information — A delightful musical experience for young fans of Peppa Pig.
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt
10 AM – 1 PM — Waters Farm — Registration required — Enjoy a fun-filled day with egg hunts, games, and local vendors at Waters Farm.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
11 AM – 3 PM — DCU Center — Tickets required — Experience the ultimate family fun at this thrilling circus extravaganza.
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Who Is Eartha Mae?
2-5 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance from Eartha Mae at a renowned Worcester venue.
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Bingo Mingle
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Free entry — A lively evening of Bingo filled with laughs and opportunities to meet new people.
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The Living Tombstone Concert
8-11 p.m. — Palladium — $85-143 — Experience the energetic sounds of The Living Tombstone live in Worcester's iconic venue.
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Alton Brown's Culinary Variety Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Check venue for pricing — A night of cooking, comedy, music, and science with Alton Brown.
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Adirondack Thunder at Worcester Railers
11:05 a.m. — Worcester Railers HC — Check for ticket prices — Watch thrilling ECHL action as the Railers face off against the Thunder.
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Des Rocs Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the gritty, infectious rock sound of New York City singer-songwriter Des Rocs.
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Dog Man - The Musical
6-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy a delightful theatrical experience with Dog Man brought to life in this exciting musical.
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