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HousingFormer Fallon Health offices are now 198 downtown apartments, and 323 more are proposedIf you've passed the old Fallon Health offices on Elm Street, they're homes now. Altitude Worcester, a $73 million conversion, turned the 11-story tower into 198 market-rate apartments. Housing Secretary Juana B. Matias spoke at the ribbon-cutting for what's billed as the state's largest office-to-residential conversion.Today’s editionRead WestboroughAmazon withdraws its Westborough drone-delivery application but says a revised plan is comingAmazon asked the Westborough Planning Board on Friday to let it withdraw, "without prejudice," its plan for a drone launch site at 64 Otis St. If you live in Worcester, take note: Westborough Patch reports the service area could have included portions of Worcester.Today’s editionRead

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From The Gardner News, The Worcester Guardian and 19 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. The Gardner News2 hours ago

    State Rep. McKenna declares victory in 18th Worcester District

    A seventh term ahead for Webster lawmaker.

  2. The Worcester Guardian2 hours ago

    The Art of Worcester: The little things add up

    November brings new gallery spaces, small works with big ambitions, artists exploring identity and heritage, and enough holiday markets to make big-box

  3. Waltham Times2 hours ago

    Organizer Julia Baum went from analyzing data to organizing people’s homes

    Waltham-based professional organizer Julia Baum left behind a career in data analytics to help people across the Greater Boston area get organized. “I love individualism,” Baum said. “I really enjoy

  4. Worcester Patch3 hours ago

    Mary Keefe Secures Victory In 15th Worcester District House Race: 2026 MA Election

    State Rep. Mary Keefe ran for another term in the 15th Worcester District House Seat.

  5. Worcester Patch3 hours ago

    James O'Day Secures Victory In 14th Worcester District House Race: 2026 MA Election

    Rep. James O'Day ran for another term in the 14th Worcester District House Seat.

  6. Worcester Patch3 hours ago

    Joseph D. Early Jr. Secures Victory In Worcester County DA Race: 2026 MA Election

    Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. ran for another term as the region's district attorney.

  7. Sudbury Patch3 hours ago

    Ravi Simon Secures Victory In 13th Middlesex District House Race: 2026 MA Election

    Ravi Simon ran for his first term in the 13th Middlesex District House Seat.

  8. Westborough Patch3 hours ago

    Kate Donaghue Secures Victory In 19th Worcester District House Race: 2026 MA Election

    State Rep. Kate Donaghue ran for another term in the 19th Worcester District House Seat.

  9. Shrewsbury Patch3 hours ago

    Hannah Kane Secures Victory In 11th Worcester District House Race: 2026 MA Election

    State Rep. Hannah Kane ran for another term in the 11th Worcester District House Seat.

  10. The Gardner News4 hours ago

    Election 2026 Live: Gardner MA election results by the numbers

    Live reporting of election results from the Gardner area including state rep districts of 1st Worcester and 2nd Worcester.

  11. The Gardner News5 hours ago

    Vote for the Hometeam Girls' Soccer Player of the Week, presented by the YMCA of Central Massachusetts

    Tim Dumas found the top performances from last week for readers to vote on to decide the Hometeam Girls' Soccer Player of the Week.

  12. Boston 25 News5 hours ago

    Three people hospitalized after serious multi-motor-vehicle crash involving dump truck in Lancaster

    The crash shut down parts of Route 117 for a few hours but eventually opened back up.

  13. MassLive.com6 hours ago

    Historic election monitoring operation puts more eyes on Mass. voters

    Hundreds of volunteers, federal monitors and other advocates observed Massachusetts polling locations, marking one of the largest such election protection effort in state history.

  14. Worcester Telegram6 hours ago

    Check out new prep school Masters Academy International in Stow

    The T&G took a tour of Masters Academy International, a new prep school in Stow, on Oct. 28, 2026.

  15. MetroWest Daily News6 hours ago

    Election 2026 Live: 5th Middlesex and other MetroWest results

    Most of the MetroWest region has candidates who are running unopposed but both Rep. David Linskey and Sen. Jamie Eldridge have challengers.

  16. This Week in Worcester7 hours ago

    How to Get Your Voice Heard

    It’s easy for some people to have their voice heard in the majority of situations. They have the confidence required to push past those hesitations.

  17. Worcester Telegram7 hours ago

    'We’re so blessed to have them': Surgeons carry on a legacy at Holy Cross

    Three surgeons share a deep bond and a commitment to keeping Holy Cross athletes healthy for decades.

  18. The Boston Globe8 hours ago

    Marlborough middle school student became unresponsive after injury during recess, officials say

    The student was injured while playing with peers, the superintendent said.

    Also reported byMassLive.com

  19. The Worcester Guardian8 hours ago

    State education chief visits schools, praises bilingual programs

    Massachusetts Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez toured three Worcester schools Oct. 30, highlighting expanded dual-language instruction and the district's growing emphasis on biliteracy

  20. MassLive.com8 hours ago

    Worcester’s Polar Park to host running event for new endurance challenge

    Polar Park in Worcester will host a leg of the New England 776, a seven-run, seven-day endurance event across six states, set for June 2027.

    Also reported byThis Week in Worcester

  21. NBC Boston8 hours ago

    Why weren't academy leaders charged in trooper's death? Defense seeks answers

    One of the four Massachusetts State Police troopers charged in the 2024 death of another trooper at the state police academy appeared in court on Tuesday.

  22. Marlborough Patch8 hours ago

    Marlborough Fire Calls Climb Past 8,100 Through October

    Marlborough firefighters responded to more than 900 emergencies in October as the department's call volume continued to rise.

  23. The Gardner News9 hours ago

    Road to a championship begins as MIAA girls' volleyball state tournament seedings, schedule released

    The MIAA released state tournament brackets for high school girls' volleyball. See the local matchups here.

  24. Worcester Telegram9 hours ago

    Return to telegram.com for Central Mass. election results

    Contests for state House and Senate seats, plus ballot questions.

  25. watertownmanews.com9 hours ago

    Watertown Field Hockey to Host First Round of State Tournament

    Kaylee Master and the Raiders will host Norwell in the MIAA Div. 3 State Tournament. Above, Master takes on defenders from Gloucester in the 2025 State Tournament. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose) By Charlie Breitrose Watertown High School’s field hockey team will begin its quest for a 23rd State Championship by hosting Norwell in the 2026

  26. Cape Cod Times10 hours ago

    Cape and Islands teams learn MIAA volleyball tournament seeds

    The MIAA volleyball tournament brackets are out, with several Cape and Islands teams competing for state titles.

  27. The Boston Globe10 hours ago

    Westborough residents hoped a zoning decision would help end Amazon’s drone delivery plan. It’s not over yet

    A last minute withdrawal from Amazon is a win for residents' who oppose drone deliveries, but the fight is far from over.

  28. Worcester Patch10 hours ago

    Quinsigamond Community College Police Department Earns Third State Accreditation

    The school's police department became the first community college in Massachusetts to receive the designation in 2017.

  29. Shrewsbury Patch11 hours ago

    Shrewsbury Police Get $173K Grant For 911 Staffing

    The Shrewsbury Police Department has received a major grant to support its emergency communications services.

  30. Radio Worcester11 hours ago

    Radio Roundtable: Election Day, Unenrolled Voters and Worcester Development

    Hank, Ben, George and Randy discuss Election Day, why voters remain unenrolled, prospects for a blue wave, Amazon’s Westborough drone plans and Worcester development.

  31. Boston.com11 hours ago

    Here’s how readers are voting this Election Day

    Massachusetts voters are heading to the polls to decide nine statewide ballot questions. Here's how they plan to vote.

  32. Radio Worcester11 hours ago

    WPI’s i3 Lab Helps Student Entrepreneurs Turn Ideas Into Startups

    On Aux Talks, WPI i3 Lab Director Ardian Preci discusses student entrepreneurship, customer discovery and why coachability matters when building a startup.

  33. Worcester Telegram11 hours ago

    Records show Karen and Kurt Solomon were behind on mortgage before deaths | Exclusive

    Death certificate for Karen Solomon updated at City Hall on Monday, Nov. 2.

  34. Worcester Telegram11 hours ago

    Road to a championship begins as MIAA field hockey state tournament seedings, schedule released

    The MIAA released high school field hockey state tournament brackets today. Find out where your local team is seeded.

  35. Radio Worcester12 hours ago

    A Decade of Love Celebrates Mary Beth Benison Foundation’s 10th Anniversary

    Katie Benison Camell previews A Decade of Love, a November 12 celebration at Polar Park honoring 10 years of helping families affected by ALS.

  36. NEREJ12 hours ago

    ABC NH/VT honors 31 award-winning projects at annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala

    Photo credit: A.J. Kierstead Photography Manchester, NH The New Hampshire/Vermont Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC NH/VT) recognized 31 award

  37. Radio Worcester12 hours ago

    ‘We Are Worcester’: Charles Steinberg’s Anthem Celebrates the City

    Dr. Charles Steinberg discusses the inspiration, Worcester history and musicians behind “We Are Worcester,” an original blues-rock anthem for the city.

  38. Cape Cod Times12 hours ago

    Sandwich leads seven local teams into MIAA field hockey tournament

    Seven Cape and Islands field hockey teams are heading to the MIAA state tournament, led by top-seeded Sandwich.

  39. The Gardner News12 hours ago

    Demand for dual language programs far exceeds capacity in Massachusetts

    Finding enough qualified staff is the main hurdle to expanding dual language programs for English language learners.

  40. Milford Patch13 hours ago

    Milford Manufacturer Recognized As Outstanding Manufacturer for 2026

    A Milford precision manufacturing company has received statewide recognition for its work in several advanced industries.

In brief

The short notes of Daily Worcester’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Winter BillsNational Grid will hold six free sessions in Worcester County from Mon., Nov.

    National Grid will hold six free sessions in Worcester County from Mon., Nov. 9, to Mon., Dec. 7, to help with winter energy bills and sign up for a new income-based discount. A statewide virtual session runs noon to 1 p.m. Mon., Nov. 30.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: This Week in Worcester

  • Library NightCeleste Ng, Annabel Monaghan and Jennifer Givhan headline the Worcester Public Library Foundation's "Celebrate Our Library!" fundraiser on Nov.

    Celeste Ng, Annabel Monaghan and Jennifer Givhan headline the Worcester Public Library Foundation's "Celebrate Our Library!" fundraiser on Nov. 5. The event honors longtime supporter Lisa Kirby Gibbs.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Worcester Guardian

  • Senior HousingCentral Massachusetts is projected to add 14,800 households headed by someone 70 or older between 2025 and 2035, according to the state's Central Massachusetts Housing Snapshot.

    Central Massachusetts is projected to add 14,800 households headed by someone 70 or older between 2025 and 2035, according to the state's Central Massachusetts Housing Snapshot.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Worcester Business Journal

  • Main StreetA contractor has accused The Menkiti Group of concealing a report on safety concerns about the stone facade at 204 Main St.

    A contractor has accused The Menkiti Group of concealing a report on safety concerns about the stone facade at 204 Main St. and withholding roughly $1 million in payments. The complaint was filed Oct. 20 in Worcester Superior Court.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Worcester Business Journal

  • Hudson VoteHudson will host a Special Town Meeting on Nov.

    Hudson will host a Special Town Meeting on Nov. 16 to vote on a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center facilities.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Worcester Business Journal