Good morning, Worcester.

Chase Corp announced it will shut its Oxford facility at 24 Dana Road and lay off 72 employees.

Three local employers will cut 302 jobs amid closures, affecting the community.

National Grid will begin work this summer to modernize a 47-mile power line in northern Worcester County by replacing 575 lattice towers and clearing 130 acres, with work finishing in 2030.

Consumers in six states will help pay the $474 million cost, including $414 million for Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Legislature approved a $1.35 billion funding package from the Fair Share Amendment, allocating $558 million for education (including support for special education and affordable childcare) and $794 million for transit and road improvements, which could benefit local commuters and students.

The License Commission will vote Thursday, June 11 on extending bar hours until 3 a.m.—a pilot measure lasting until July 31 after Gov. Healey signed a bill allowing later alcohol sales; several watch parties are planned on Worcester Common on June 13, June 23, July 14, and July 19.

Researchers at UMass Chan discovered that Medicaid-funded nutrition and housing programs led to fewer hospital and emergency department visits and reduced healthcare spending under MassHealth (the state's Medicaid program).

The two studies (Nature Medicine and Health Affairs) highlight benefits for patients with chronic and behavioral health conditions.

Fourteen Worcester real estate leaders were featured in WBJ’s 2026 Power 100, highlighting their role in driving local growth.

The list also names permit lawyers who help shape property development in the region.

A former strip club at 241 Southbridge St. will become a Club Tiger childcare center following a $2.4M sale finalized today by Springfield based JoJo Investment (managed by Suhyun and Changin Lee).

The two story building, dating back to 1935, has been vacant since 2023.

Central Mass. boys’ lacrosse players have been named All-Americans for both athletic and academic achievements, and rosters for the CMLCA all-star game were announced.

They will compete at Grafton High on Thursday, June 11.

Over the weekend, Upton’s Logan DeMarzo played pickup basketball with Patriots’ wide receiver Kayshon Boutte at King Street Memorial Park in Franklin.

DeMarzo said he was surprised to guard the pro — fresh off the Super Bowl — in a friendly local game.

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.

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.

The 26th Miss Massachusetts Teen Competition

7-10 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — $59 — Celebrate the talent and ambition of young women competing for the title of Miss Massachusetts’ Teen.

Massachusetts Cheese Festival 2026

10 AM - 4 PM — Stone Cow Brewery — VIP ticket available — Celebrate local cheese with tastings, music, and educational sessions.

Worcester Caribbean American Heritage Festival

12-7 p.m. — Institute Park — Free entry — Celebrate diverse cultures with music, food, and entertainment honoring Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Worcester Bravehearts vs. Norwich Sea Unicorns Baseball

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Fitton Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action as local teams battle it out on the diamond.

Toledo Mud Hens vs. Worcester Red Sox

6:45-7:45 p.m. — Polar Park — Tickets from $15 — Catch a thrilling baseball game between the Mud Hens and the Red Sox in Worcester.

Kittie Live Concert

6:30-8 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful sound of Kittie as they rock the stage with fan favorites and new songs.

Ash & Eric: ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series

5-9 p.m. — Open Sky Alternatives' Whitin Mill — Free entry — Enjoy a live performance by Ash & Eric, bringing gritty tunes from Worcester's heart.

Comedy Night with Tony V

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Samuel Slater's Restaurant — Tickets required — Experience a night of laughter with comedy legend Tony V and special guest Emily Ruskowski.