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The Gardner News

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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 · 20h

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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 · 3d
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MassLive.com

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Rappeling 110 feet down a building for charity in Worcester

Worcester, MA · 15h

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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 · 1d
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Lovely Garden Roots

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‘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 · 4d

hoodline.com

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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 · 4d

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 · 3d

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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

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Fried Chicken Fans Have 10 Massachusetts Restaurants To Put On Their List

Three seats. That is all one of my favorite fried chicken counters in Massachusetts has, and somehow that makes me want to eat there even more. The rest of the list gets just as interesting. One spot keeps spicy chicken sandwiches coming late into the evening, another pairs halal fried chicken with fresh waffles, and Nashville style hot chicken shows up tucked into sliders.

Massachusetts · 2d

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 · 2d

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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New version of public camping ban sent to Worcester City Council

WORCESTER – The city’s plan for outreach to the homeless population will come before the Worcester City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 17, where the council will review the city's revised framework and a second attempt at an ordinance banning public camping. The first camping ban proposal received much negative feedback from councilors and residents two months earlier. The amended ordinance still prohibits public encampments for health and safety reasons but removes the $25 fine for people found to be in violation. It also makes clear that removal of belongings and deconstruction of makeshift camps will not be pursued if shelter options are unavailable or if a person agrees to receive assistance. "We wanted to make sure that it was front and center that if resources are not available to the individuals, then we won't enforce the ordinance," City Manager Eric Batista said in an interview. "The intent of this work is not to criminalize people." The framework, called “Disrupting the Cycle,” debuted at the council's Sept. 15 meeting and received criticism from advocates for the unsheltered, social workers and neighbors who made public comments criticizing Batista's administration for what they called anti-homeless legislation. The council sent it back for review

Worcester, MA · 1d

Country Herald

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

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

Massachusetts · 1d

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 · 21h

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Ross Dress for Less Eyes Two More Massachusetts Locations

Ross Dress for Less is bringing its discount shopping experience to two more Massachusetts communities. According to The Connecticut Scoop, the off-price retailer is preparing to take over the former Best Buy Outlet space at Brockton‘s Westgate Mall, located at 200 Westgate Drive, as well as the former Bob’s Stores at Twin City Plaza, situated at 146 Whalon Street in Fitchburg, on the Leominster line. Construction on both locations is expected to begin in the spring, with grand openings tentatively planned for sometime in 2027.

Fitchburg, MA · 3d

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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.”

Worcester, MA · 2d

Timeless Dishes

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Diner Timeline: A 1872 Wagon, an 1893 Patent and a 1906 Worcester Factory Built the American Counter

From Walter Scott's 1872 wagon to an 1893 patent and a 1906 Worcester factory, a dated timeline of how the American diner took shape. The post Diner Timeline: A 1872 Wagon, an 1893 Patent and a 1906 Worcester Factory Built the American Counter appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Worcester, MA · 3d

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Leominster City Council discusses precinct changes after long lines on Election Day

LEOMINSTER — During its meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, the Leominster City Council discussed making precincts more even in size, adding a ward and the need for more poll workers after long lines formed at several polling places during the Nov. 3 election. Ward 1 Councilor Eladia Romero...

Leominster, MA · 18h

The Cool Down

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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.

Worcester, MA · 2d

WBEC AM

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Not One Single Massachusetts City Placed In The Top 100 For Rent Affordability

WalletHub published a study that looks at the most affordable cities when it comes to paying rent, and the results might surprise you.

Massachusetts · 4d