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Kay's Dairy Bar Opens Indoor Dining Room for Westminster Snack Lovers

Kay's Dairy Bar in Westminster, Massachusetts, has a new place for customers to sit down and enjoy their food — an indoor dining area. The change is an indoor place to eat at a business that had traditionally relied on outdoor seating for on-site dining. The Gardner News reported on the new indoor dining room.

Westminster, MA · 10h

The Gardner News

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Gardner athletic director resigns. What we know | Exclusive

(This story has been updated with new information.) Gardner district athletic director Dan Forte has resigned unexpectedly from his position. Gardner High principal Michael Bartkus sent communication of Forte's resignation directly to families of Gardner students, which was then posted in a Gardner community Facebook group by a recipient of the email, but no further information on the situation was provided and the post has since been removed. Gardner superintendent Mark Pellegrino did not have any further statement when contacted via email by The Gardner News. Forte confirmed his resignation but did not provide any additional comments. Forte served as interim athletic director for Gardner for the 2017-18 winter and spring seasons before stepping into the role full-time for the following academic year. He began coaching the Gardner varsity boys soccer team in 2017 and has held that role since, bringing the team to back-to-back Final Four appearances in 2022 and 2023. Forte was also named the 2021 recipient of the Theodore "Ted" Damko Award by the MA Association of Athletic Directors, which is named for the late Leominster High athletic director. The award recognizes an athletic administrator for their contributions to their school and community within their first five

Gardner, MA · 4d

Lovely Garden Roots

‘It Scared Our Son': A Rutland Couple's Two-Year Property Line Feud Shows Why Massachusetts Still Has Official Fence Viewers Under a Rule Dating to 1647

A Rutland couple's two-year property line feud ended with a legal deal and a fence. Massachusetts towns must still appoint fence viewers, a role dating to 1647.

Rutland, MA · 3d

hoodline.com

Worcester Eyes Crackdown on 25-30 Illegal Bodywork Spas Amid Trafficking Fears

Worcester officials say somewhere between 25 and 30 illegal bodywork businesses are operating in the city at any given time, a figure that is now driving a push for new local rules governing the industry. The estimate came from Nicholas Antanavica, the city's inspectional services commissioner, who shared the number at a Board of Health meeting on November 9.

Worcester, MA · 3d

takingthekids.com

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The Central Massachusetts Italian Restaurant Where One Family Has Been Cooking For Generations

The street outside this Italian restaurant is named after the family that runs it. That’s right, the family name is printed on the road sign. Their story started with a neighborhood grocery store back in 1910. Four generations later, the same family is still serving Southern Italian food. I...

Worcester, MA · 2d

thisweekinworcester.com

UMass Memorial among highest-paid primary care providers in state

UMass Memorial Health receives some of the highest commercial insurance rates for primary care in Massachusetts. A network that includes two Worcester community health centers receives the lowest, according to a report Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released Tuesday, Nov. 10. The 2026 health care cost trends report looks at...

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Country Herald

Massachusetts Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit Worcester, MA

Thanksgiving travelers should watch for fast-moving whiteouts, icy pavement and rapidly changing highway visibility.

Massachusetts · 15h

thisweekinworcester.com

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SMOC, Worcester to open 81 more winter shelter beds Dec. 1

South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) will open 81 additional winter shelter beds in Worcester on Dec. 1, using an $860,535 grant from the state’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC ). The City of Worcester announced the partnership Friday, Nov. 13. The beds will remain open through...

Worcester, MA · 5h

CBS News

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Boston, MA · 2h

The Gardner News

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Trade Thanksgiving cooking for dining out at Gardner area restaurants

Want the turkey and pie without spending Thanksgiving morning peeling potatoes and watching the oven? Restaurants around the Gardner area are offering another option this year, with Thanksgiving dinners ranging from expansive buffets to traditional sit-down meals. Turkey and stuffing are on the menu, of course, but diners can also find prime rib, seafood, lamb and plenty of desserts. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, and reservations are required at most restaurants. With families competing for popular lunch and dinner times, waiting until the last minute could mean fewer choices. If dining out sounds better than cooking and cleaning this Thanksgiving, here’s where to start making your plans now. The 1761 Old Mill The Old Mill will serve Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. The roast stuffed turkey dinner costs $47.99 for adults, $28.99 for children ages 6 to 11, and $18.99 for children ages 3 to 5. Additional entrée choices are New York sirloin or roast duck for $53.99, baked salmon for $52.99, and fried chickettes for $38.99. All entrées include cream of broccoli soup, tossed salad, pecan rolls and corn fritters, butternut squash, mashed potatoes, coffee, tea or decaf, and dessert. Cranberry sauce is

Gardner, MA · 2d

CBS News

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Boston, MA · 11h

familydestinationsguide.com

This Small-Town Massachusetts Steakhouse Keeps Locals Lining Up For More

Some restaurants make you drive past three perfectly good exits on the highway, and Gibbet Hill Grill in Groton, Massachusetts is absolutely one of them. Nobody’s complaining about the detour. Let’s start with the moment you pull into the parking lot, because that moment matters. The building in...

Groton, MA · 2d

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Vacant Worcester factory to become 58 apartments with MassDevelopment financing

A century-old industrial building that has stood vacant for more than a decade in Worcester’s Main South neighborhood is being transformed into 58 apartments, part of a growing effort to turn the city’s former manufacturing properties into housing. MassDevelopment provided a $1.8 million bridge loan to Beacon Street...

Worcester, MA · 3d

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

New management at New England's only Lee's Sandwiches location

The Lee’s Sandwiches location at 68 Stafford St., Worcester, recently transitioned to new management just ahead of the busy holiday rush. Located in the Webster Square Plaza, the business is part of a growing number of casual eateries anchoring the area. The corporate-owned/operated store has introduced a new leadership team, led by acting manager Daniel Fuentes of Southbridge. Tracey Pham of Worcester and siblings were franchise owners who opened the quick-service restaurant at Webster Square Plaza in August 2025. Family members have stepped away to focus on their individual career ventures. Lee’s Sandwiches is a West Coast family-owned Vietnamese-American fast-casual chain famous for its banhi mi Vietnamese-style sandwiches. The Worcester store is currently the company’s only New England location. Fans of the signature sandwiches, house-made baquettes, croissants, all-day breakfast sandwiches, signature Lee’s iced coffees, appetizers, pastries, etc., can rest easy as Fuentes confirms they will remain. Customers also stand to benefit from a few price drops. A new express counter includes pre-packaged treats and to-go items like canned condensed milk. “It’s all about saving our customers time and fitting their needs,” said Fuentes. “Convenience.” The Vietnamese ice-coffee menu here is extremely popular, according to Fuentes. The store also serves brewed

The Gardner News

Tyros steps down as council president ahead of Gardner mayor transition

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has set a date for his departure from City Hall , while another impending change in City Council leadership adds a new wrinkle to the question of who will become the city’s next mayor. Nicholson, who was elected Nov. 3 to represent the 2nd Worcester District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives , notified the City Council in a Nov. 12 letter that he intends to resign as mayor at noon on Jan. 8, 2027. The announcement comes as City Council President George Tyros prepares to give up his leadership position on the council. In a Nov. 11 email to City Clerk Jennifer Pelavin, Tyros said he will resign as council president during the council’s regularly scheduled Nov. 16 meeting. “My resignation will apply only to the office of Council President,” Tyros wrote. “I will retain my position as City Councilor and continue to serve on the City Council.” The decision is significant because Gardner’s City Charter calls for the City Council president to succeed to the mayor’s office when a vacancy occurs during the final 12 months of the mayoral term . That means the identity of the council president when Nicholson’s resignation takes effect

Gardner, MA · 4h

The Gardner News

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Familiar face to serve as interim town administrator in Templeton

Six years after leaving Templeton Town Hall, Carter Terenzini is back, bringing with him extensive experience helping communities navigate leadership transitions and financial challenges . The Select Board has appointed the 76-year-old Moultonborough, New Hampshire, resident as interim town administrator. His contract was signed Oct. 29, and he began work this week. He will serve through June 30, 2027. Select Board Chairman Jeff Bennett said Terenzini’s previous experience in Templeton should allow him to get up to speed quickly. “Mr. Terenzini has an intimate familiarity with many of the Templeton staff, boards and commissions and issues from his prior service to the town,” Bennett said. “The board agreed this could help ensure a relatively smooth transition into the organization for him and the many challenges we now face as a community.” A familiar face in several communities Terenzini initially came to Templeton as interim town administrator in August 2016. What was expected to be a short-term assignment ultimately lasted more than four years as the town dealt with serious financial problems, including several years without completed audits and state oversight. He remained until November 2020, when Assistant Town Administrator Adam Lamontagne succeeded him. Since retiring from full-time municipal government, Terenzini

Templeton, MA · 1d

CBS Boston

Rutland high school students save middle school theater program

Two Massachusetts high school juniors took over the middle school theater program when the director retired and no adult volunteered.

Holden, MA · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

Step Into This Massachusetts Arcade And Relive Your Glory Days One Quarter At A Time

Nobody warned you that a trip to Leominster, Massachusetts would make you feel ten years old again, but here we are. Retro Knights Arcade has that effect on people, and it works on absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gaming experience, or how long it’s been since you last held a joystick.

Leominster, MA · 4d

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Holy Cross To Offer Academic Support To Republicans Impacted By Midterm Results

In a move of magnanimity and grace, the College has announced that any and all Republicans who participated in the 2026 elections will be eligible to receive support. In an email sent to Republicans, the college stated: “We understand that this time may be hard for you, especially given the time and effort you spent in working towards winning over the past two years. We want you to know that we are here for you and that one bad midterm doesn’t define who you are.”

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The Cool Down

Massachusetts city brings back recycling inspections as contamination rises

Residents can check the city's list before collection to help avoid an "Oops" sticker and a missed pickup.