Good morning, Worcester.

AJC Tools owner Andrew Christoff warned his small business could close if UMass Chan does not pay $117K for supplies delivered July 1, while the school cited its purchasing rules and required that the tools be returned.

The Worcester Redevelopment Authority renewed a two-year lease for Maxwell Luciano’s restaurant Thursday + another tenant at the train station raised objections.

The decision came after no other bidders responded to the RFP.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new winter tour starting Nov.

19; the band will perform in Worcester on Nov. 28 at the DCU Center (tickets start at $143). Fans can expect a mix of rock, classical, and orchestral music in a 2.5-hour show.

Blackstone and Millville voters will decide Dec.

1 on a $197 million project to build a new high school to replace an aging facility with asbestos and outdated labs — a state grant of up to $78.3 million will help cover the costs.

WPI researchers in Worcester received a $3.3 million NSF award to explore turning industrial waste into critical minerals using methods inspired by nature.

The five year research project teams experts from WPI and other universities to develop a process that uses less energy and chemicals.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is reviewing a reported misuse of donor-restricted funds at Anna Maria College.

The investigation will determine if the funds were used inappropriately.

Worcester State's Binienda Center for Civic Engagement is hosting forums on Oct.

7 and 8 to discuss ballot questions, including one that lets residents update voter info at polling places. The Fuller Theater event runs from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. (Megan Moran said local civic leaders and students will attend).

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Phil Lahey at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester explains that proper warm-ups, lateral-support shoes, and gradual training can help reduce pickleball injuries.

He advises players to listen to their bodies and consult a doctor if pain continues.

The Health Policy Commission announced that spending on GLP-1 drugs for weight loss — which made up nearly 75% of 2025 spending — is expected to drop in the state in 2026 after several insurers cut coverage; usage declined by 112,000 members by early 2026.

Single-game tickets for the Worcester Railers' 2026-27 season are on sale at the DCU Center; the opening game against Maine Mariners is set for Oct.

17 at 6:05 p.m. Fans can also buy mini-plans and packages through Ticketmaster & the Railers box office.