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Worcester
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Filming for the third season of The Walking Dead: Dead City begins Monday, Sept. 22 in the Heart of the Commonwealth where actors (Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohen) will shoot scenes on Main, Portland, Norwich and Mechanic streets. City officials said downtown streets will have no parking and some will be closed during filming to protect production activities. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Tommy Buoy, lead guitarist of Yachtley Crew, joined Talk of the Commonwealth to discuss the band’s new album Seas the Day and their energetic hometown show at Indian Ranch in Webster. He said the album features cover songs and an original track, Pain of Losing You by Diane Warren — and he is proud to carry on Jimmy Buffett’s party spirit. Radio Worcester
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Superintendent Brian E. Allen shared a plan at the Sept. 18 meeting to recruit 15 to 20 high school juniors and seniors from Worcester as future teachers with a promise to work for the district after college by June—he aims to build local talent. The School Committee voted for the plan—some members voiced concerns about money and on-site internships. Telegram & Gazette
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Kittredge, president of ClearPath Financial Partners, advises lottery winners to wait and form a team—comprising a financial advisor, CPA, and attorney—to plan safe moves with investments like high-yield savings and CDs so they avoid financial risks. His guidance helps winners steer clear of pressure from family and friends. Radio Worcester
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro visited Worcester and Central Massachusetts this week to meet with local leaders and explain his office’s role in fighting fraud and waste—highlighting full investigatory powers on procurement issues. He cited a Barre case where officials corrected conflicts of interest and policy gaps in public works oversight. Radio Worcester
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The state Department of Public Health said that West Nile virus risk is high in Worcester and 14 nearby communities after two men in their 60s got sick following mosquito bites—experts say residents should use insect repellent and wear long sleeves outdoors. Telegram & Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A real estate developer is working to bring a Costco to Southborough at 21 Coslin Drive—town leaders plan to vote on a zoning change at a special Town Meeting on Oct. 27. Leaders say the project could help lower local tax bills, though a Costco spokesperson said details remain unconfirmed. Telegram & Gazette
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