Good morning, Worcester.

Rentschler BioPharma has named Swiss biotech executive Torsten Woehr as its new CEO beginning Aug.

1 at its Milford headquarters — replacing interim CEO Uwe Buecheler. Woehr brings 25 years of CDMO experience to the role.

Greenwood Industries, a Worcester construction company, expanded its reach by acquiring a Syracuse-based roofing firm that lets Diamond offer waterproofing and masonry services.

The move will boost the company’s operations in Central New York.

Worcester Chamber of Commerce President Tim Murray explained that the city is building 1,600 housing units and planning many more to improve affordability while addressing downtown safety and permitting delays.

He also questioned a Polar Beverages boycott (noting its local support) as part of efforts to boost business investment.

Anna Maria College, now bankrupt after financial struggles, plans to sell its 260-acre campus amid a dispute with a Paxton family over a promised land gift.

The college closed its spring semester and a bankruptcy filing details the dispute, which may affect the family’s pending legal claims.

Activists gathered outside Polar Beverages headquarters in Worcester on June 30 to call for a statewide boycott that began yesterday (July 1) and will last through the end of August.

They want the company to support efforts to update the bottle bill and boost recycling.

For the upcoming holiday weekend, Worcester municipal offices (including City Hall and libraries) will be closed Friday and Saturday while select services such as the Registry of Motor Vehicles and state offices will have limited hours.

Retail stores, banks and transit agencies will adjust schedules for Friday and Saturday.

UMass Chan researchers at the Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research have developed an AMP modified vaccine platform that boosts T cell response (a key step for stronger vaccines for infections and cancer).

Their study, funded by the Foundation Chair III, aims to improve future immunotherapies.

Community health workers in Worcester helped families navigate care systems and social needs after a worker event on June 26 at WooSox, and state lawmakers are considering funding via grants & insurance to sustain their services.

Free certification training is available at the Center for Health Impact.

Tyler Uberstine (Ubie) shared his journey from being cut from USC to making his MLB debut with the Red Sox on Cassell's Corner on July 1; he detailed his Tommy John surgery and current work with Triple-A Worcester.

On Tuesday, local baseball teams staged dramatic rallies as North County swept Framingham 4 to 3 and a close Futures Collegiate League game ended 8 to 7.

Wednesday's events took place at Memorial Park + Valley Tech, Riverside, and Fino, with play affected by weather changes.

Milford's Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

8 p.m. — Plains Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food vendors, and a stunning fireworks finale.

Worcester Fourth of July Fireworks

9:30 PM — East Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display and community festivities.

WooSox Town Takeover Night

6:45-9:45 p.m. — Polar Park — Every ticket purchased supports a local organization — Experience Shrewsbury’s Town Takeover while cheering on the WooSox.

Summer Event Series: Insect Day

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — EcoTarium — Admission included — Celebrate Insect Day with hands-on activities, educational programs, and encounters with local caterpillar species.

Nashua Silver Knights vs. Worcester Bravehearts

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Fitton Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup featuring local teams in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Perreoland Live Show

8-11 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets start at $90 — Experience an unforgettable live performance from Perreoland in Worcester.

The Warped Tour Band Tribute

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Off The Rails — $ — Experience a night of nostalgia with tributes to Green Day and Blink 182.

Miss Fairchild Concert

8-11 p.m. — Off The Rails — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live music with Miss Fairchild in Worcester.

Comedy Night with Christine Hurley

Doors 6:30 PM — Samuel Slater's Restaurant — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with top comedians Christine Hurley and James Dorsey.

Ekoh Concert

7-10 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets from $47 — Experience the electrifying live performance of hip-hop artist Ekoh.