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Worcester
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters battled a large fire at a scrap metal site on Fremont Street on Aug 28—when a pile of metal caught fire and flames spread to a loader causing a fuel leak—no one was hurt and the blaze was contained within an hour, and the cause remains under investigation. Telegram & Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Snehal A. Srivastava, a 26-year-old man from Shrewsbury accused of fatally shooting a man on Aug. 28 while spray-painting a footbridge, had his 2022 machete attack charges dropped for lack of prosecution on July 15 and is held without bail on new charges of armed assault to murder ahead of a dangerousness hearing on Sept. 12—he faced multiple psychiatric evaluations and release conditions from Bridgewater State Hospital. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ On Aug. 29, Auburn police used the Manny Tube — a bright yellow flotation device honoring fallen officer Manny Familia — to rescue a suspect who fled a stopped vehicle and struggled in Stoneville Pond, and he was later treated at a hospital for minor injuries. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Worcester Public Library launched a bookmark design contest in honor of National Library Card Signup Month for all ages starting Sept. 1 with entries due by Sept. 30. A review committee will pick three finalists per group (kid, tween, teen, adult) on Oct. 10 and public voting will choose winners by Oct. 30 before the designs appear in the winter season from 2025 to 2026. This Week In Worcester
- ➤ Representatives from Main Topic Modeling led a runway walking workshop on August 28 at the White Room for models preparing for this year's Queer AF show. The workshop taught the models key techniques to boost their confidence on the runway — helping them get ready for the upcoming event. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Worcester State University will honor five outstanding alumni at the Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony on October 3 during Homecoming Weekend—held at the DeFeudis Wellness Center at 6:30 p.m. The honorees include an educational leader, a business owner, the president and CEO of a major human services organization, a retired faculty member, and a decorated U.S. Marine officer recognized for national security expertise. Worcester State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Results from a Worcester Chamber survey show that half of residents say the city is on track—a drop of 10% from two years ago—and over 80% want City Council to focus on local issues as housing becomes the top concern. Chamber CEO Tim Murray also criticized a decision to deny a tobacco license to a local nightclub that could lose 18 jobs. Radio Worcester
- ➤ Congressman Jim McGovern warned that the increased National Guard presence at the capital might threaten democracy—he will reintroduce an amendment to force the release of the Epstein files for transparency. Radio Worcester
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Matt Soper: Easy Season Performance
1-5 p.m. — Janine's Frostee — Free entry — Enjoy the lush harmonies and unique renditions of popular songs from the 80s, 90s, and 00s.
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The Pike RokFest 2025
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Indian Ranch — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a day of tribute performances featuring classic rock hits from iconic bands.
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Dorothy Concert
7-9 p.m. — Palladium — $51 — Enjoy a last-minute concert experience with Dorothy in Worcester's vibrant music scene.
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Kaleo Concert
6:30 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Resale tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music at the Summer Stage.
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BBQ Fest
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily — Wachusett Mountain Ski Area — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy barbecue delights with live music and fun activities for all ages.
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Family Day at Free Play Bar & Arcade
11 AM – 5 PM — Freeplay Bar Arcade — $12 admission — Enjoy a day filled with arcade games, skee ball, air hockey, and pinball with the whole family.
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