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Worcester
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Worcester friends mourn Priscilla Mafalda, a 25-year-old who died on May 29 in Virginia when a bus struck her car, leaving a community grieving her loss. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Saint-Gobain announced Monday that its Northborough campus, a 26-acre site undergoing renovations, is now the primary Innovation Hub North America and will serve as the R&D center for 400 employees; the move rebrands five research sites as innovation hubs. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ CPAs groups from Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont merged on Monday to form the New England Society of CPAs (14,500 members) led by Massachusetts Society of CPAs President and CEO Zach Donah. The merger will pool resources (supporting local advocacy amid tech changes) while keeping state-specific representation active. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ A federal judge dismissed a Chapter 11 filing from a Worcester property developer amid allegations of a forged signature — the ruling halts the proceeding pending further review. Worcester Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ QCC president Luis Pedraja will retire next year — the board of trustees will begin selecting a firm to lead a national search for his replacement. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Quinsigamond Community College President Luis Pedraja announced his retirement, with the 2026‑2027 academic year as his final term and his tenure ending in July (2027). The board said a search firm will soon be hired to select his successor. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane season began yesterday, and local residents are urged to prepare an emergency go-bag with essentials (water, nonperishable food, a first-aid kit, and a power bank) to last at least 72 hours. Experts advise this preparation to help families stay ready for severe weather and power outages. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Worcester Red Sox begin a six-game homestand at Polar Park against the Buffalo Bisons, featuring a visitor appearance by Max Scherzer, $2 hot dogs on Thursday, and Taco & Tequila Tuesday. The schedule offers diverse promotions (family-friendly and charity initiatives) including Purr in the Park for cat lovers. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ David Ortiz hosted his seventh annual charity golf tournament Monday at Brae Burn Country Club in Newton to raise funds for heart services for children in the Dominican Republic and New England—he featured former sports stars like Mariano Rivera. 7 News Boston
- ➤ On the Worcester Red Sox Show today, Portland Sea Dogs broadcaster Emma Tiedemann highlighted promising prospects Franklin Arias and Anthony Eyanson — MLB Umpire Observer Kevin O'Connor explained how umpires earn promotions while the program recapped Sunday’s MayeDay charity softball game. Radio Worcester
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2026 Spring SNCA BJJ In-House Kids Championship
Time TBA — Worcester Massachusetts — Entry fees may apply — Experience exciting Gi divisions for kids of all ages and skill levels in a safe, competitive environment.
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Healthcare and Human Services Job Fair
10 AM – 12 PM — MassHire Worcester Career Center — Free entry — Connect with top employers hiring in the healthcare and human services sectors.
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The Deloreans Concert at Firefly's BBQ
9-11 p.m. — Firefly's BBQ — $5 Cover — Enjoy a night of brass-kickin' Rock and Soul from the 70s and 80s with The Deloreans.
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