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Worcester
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Haunted Hillando Halloween Maze at Hebert Candy Mansion in Shrewsbury opens today from 6 to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays—with additional hours on Oct. 19 and 26—and tickets cost $10 with part of each sale benefiting Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services Inc. The maze offers family-friendly fun with no gore or jump scares. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Two Leicester police officers injured by a drunken driver in July remain in recovery—Officer Santiago faces a long recovery while Officer Kustigian has returned to light duty—and the Leicester Police Alliance will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Cherry Valley American Legion Post at 167 Main St to help cover accident expenses. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Stacey Forrest of Thrive Support & Advocacy said the Family Support Center helps over 500 Worcester County families by providing free help with state service applications and community resource connections. The center assigns one dedicated coordinator to each family to track progress and ensure they get clear support. Radio Worcester
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Central Massachusetts received a little more than one million dollars from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to expand after-school programs—supporting more than 65 local programs and reaching about 3,000 students this school year. The organization has invested over nine million dollars in these programs in the past three years to offer safe and enriching activities for children while giving families an affordable childcare option. Spectrum News 1
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Councilor-at-Large Kathleen M. Toomey asked for a report on a plan to automatically deploy drones to help first responders during 911 calls—some council members raised concerns about privacy, cost, and replacing more staff, so the order was sent to the city manager's office for review. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester City Council voted eight to two this week to reject an agreement that would let police work with ICE — a decision that came after a councilor was arrested in May for interfering with an ICE operation during a protest. 7 News Boston
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Linhardt, a WPI freshman who has battled cancer since he was two, said Kids & Art Foundation has helped him use art to cope during hospital stays and keep hope alive in his pursuit of biomedical engineering. He credited programs including a memorable workshop at Pixar Studios for giving him strength as he continues his treatment recovery. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School received a five-year, $4.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study how transfer RNAs help melanoma spread— the deadliest type of skin cancer. The research, led by professor Richard I. Gregory—working with teams from Beth Israel Deaconess and Brown University—will explore tRNA changes that may offer new treatment targets. UMass Chan Medical School
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Plumley Village, a 430-unit affordable housing community in Worcester, was sold for $100M on Sep 30 to a New York firm and a Braintree-based company. They will rehabilitate the property—updating windows, roofs, kitchens and bathrooms while preserving Section 8 and low-income rental agreements. Worcester Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tim Foley outlined the Worcester Railers' new season plans, highlighting a $5,000 October Overtime donation to a fan-nominated nonprofit, community visits, and open training camp practices. He said the team will also hold a free preseason game to raise funds for a late college hockey player's family — with opening weekend events like a block party and Bluey Day for kids. Radio Worcester
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Scott Heron: Jam Camp North
10 a.m. — Prindle Pond Conference Center — $ — A weekend of jamming in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere featuring old-time and bluegrass music.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
2:30-4:00 p.m. — DCU Center — Ticketed event — Experience the thrill of monster trucks in an exciting new Glow-N-Fire show!
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Savage Ga$p, Grim Salvo, and Witchouse 40k Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying performances of Savage Ga$p and friends live in Worcester.
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Alabama Live In Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — DCU Center — Tickets available — Experience the iconic country music sensation Alabama as they perform live in Worcester.
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Pink Martini Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices range from $87 to $303 — Experience an evening of eclectic music from the beloved Pink Martini.
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Johnny Mathis Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless voice of Johnny Mathis, an icon of pop music since the 1950s.
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Rock The GazBar
10:30 a.m.–11:59 p.m. — The GazBar Sports Grill — Registration fees apply — Run, walk, or cheer on participants during a fun 5k event for all ages.
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Live Blues Performance by Troy Mercy
8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. — Vincent's — Entry fee unknown — Enjoy a night of blues with the uniquely captivating Troy Mercy and their rock & roll flair.
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