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We Are Berkshires

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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 · 2d

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An old Worcester industrial building has sat vacant for years. Now it's getting $1.8M to become 58 apartments

A plan to turn a Worcester industrial building into 58 new apartments received a $1.8 million loan from the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, known as MassDevelopment. The loan for the project, located at 98 Beacon St., was announced by MassDevelopment in a press release on Tuesday. MassDevelopment is a development...

Worcester, MA · 2d
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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 · 1d
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Moran Square Realty Co: A Close Look at the Fitchburg Landlord Behind the Moran Square Name

Some names in Fitchburg carry a lot of history, and Moran Square is one of them. Mention it to a longtime local, and you might hear stories about the neighborhood, the diner booths, and the families who gathered there. This article focuses on a different business that shares that name....

Fitchburg, MA · 3d
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Worcester opens $7.4 million funding round for housing, parks and historic preservation

Got an idea for saving a historic Worcester building, improving a neighborhood park or expanding housing opportunities? The city has more than $7.4 million available for projects that could help make those plans a reality. Worcester’s Community Preservation Committee has opened its fall 2026 funding round, inviting applications for projects...

Worcester, MA · 2d

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts taps high-earner tax for $31.2 million to help families on childcare waitlist

Families with the longest waits will receive priority as the department distributes aid in phases.

Massachusetts · 12h

thisweekinworcester.com

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To Keep WAMS, Worcester Should Put Magnets Back on the Menu

Editor's Note: This piece appears in our Columns section and includes commentary and/or analysis. The views expressed in this article do not represent the views of This Week in Worcester. by Cara Berg Powers, Ed.D.,. If, like me, you went to the Worcester Public Schools in the 1980s and 90s,...

Worcester, MA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Shrewsbury Slashes DPW Project to $31 Million After 2024 Defeat

Shrewsbury's long-running push to replace its aging Department of Public Works facilities is back before town officials with a new price tag: about $31.2 million, down roughly $10 million from the plan voters rejected in 2024. The Municipal Facilities Optimization Committee rolled out the revised concept at an October 29 meeting and a Select Board workshop on November 2, and the Select Board was expected to discuss the plans at its meeting Tuesday.

Shrewsbury, MA · 2d

theworcesterguardian.org

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School committee to weigh classroom screen time, technology spending

How much technology belongs in elementary classrooms—and how much the district should spend to maintain it—will be among the major questions before the Worcester School Committee when it meets Thursday, Nov. 12. The committee considers a parent-backed petition seeking to remove individually assigned, internet-connected devices from preschool through...

Worcester, MA · 2d

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21st Annual Festival of Trees - Leominster

The 21st Annual Festival of Trees will open Monday, November 16, 2026, in the Tata Auditorium at Leominster City Hall. All bidding and voting ends on Thursday December 17 at 6:00pm (extended hours for final day). Be sure to watch the Macaroni KID calendar for more special events! And follow...

Leominster, MA · 1d

theworcesterguardian.org

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School technology debate heads to committee for further review

WORCESTER—A petition seeking to remove internet-connected devices from Worcester’s youngest classrooms will undergo further review after parents challenged the school district’s response and school committee members debated how to balance technology use with traditional instruction. The school committee voted Thursday, Nov. 12, to refer the petition and...

Worcester, MA · 16h

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Lakeside Walking Paths And A Clubhouse Full Of Clubs Are Helping Retirees Find Their People At This Massachusetts 55+ Community

Moving after retirement can feel like starting the first day at a brand new school. You pack up a big house, say goodbye to the yard work, and then wonder who your new friends will be. In one corner of Westborough, Massachusetts, retirees have found a simple answer: walk by...

Westborough, MA · 2d

theworcesterguardian.org

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Worcester council presses for action on homelessness commission, street trees

WORCESTER—After a two-week recess, the Worcester City Council returned Tuesday to confront a long-dormant commission on homelessness, a backlog of street tree maintenance and growing concerns about reckless e-bike riding on city streets. The discussions highlighted questions about the city’s ability to follow through on existing policies, from filling...

Worcester, MA · 2d

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Winter in Wooville returns to Polar Park with Santa, holiday lights, mini golf

Looking for a festive family outing this holiday season? Polar Park is bringing back Winter in Wooville, turning the Worcester ballpark into a holiday wonderland packed with seasonal activities, entertainment and plenty of photo-worthy moments. The second annual event takes over Polar Park on back-to-back weekends, Dec. 11-13 and Dec....

Worcester, MA · 2d

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 · 1d

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From Soaked to Snowed: Worcester’s Raw Thursday Sets Up Chilly Friday Flip

Central Massachusetts City Hall Plaza — Weather Coverage Landmark. Worcester’s Thursday afternoon forecast now calls for rain likely, with temperatures holding in the upper 40s and northeast winds gusting up to 30 mph. The National Weather Service’s latest forecast for Worcester keeps rain in the picture through the evening.

Worcester, MA · 6h

travellerselixir.com

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The Ultimate Treasure-Filled Antiques Road Trip Through Massachusetts

Forget ordinary souvenir shopping, because this Massachusetts antiques road trip is all about finding the weird, wonderful, and totally unexpected!. Picture yourself digging through shelves of vintage jewelry, spotting a 100-year-old wooden dresser, or finding a retro sign that would look amazing hanging in your kitchen. From massive antique malls...

Massachusetts · 2d

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Volleyball earns 1st Patriot League win with Army sweep

After coming up short in its first 14 Patriot League matches this season, the volleyball team broke through on Sunday, sweeping Army West Point in straight sets for its first conference victory of the season. Before Sunday’s win, the Leopards (1-14 Patriot League, 7-18 overall) fell to Holy Cross in...

Worcester, MA · 14h

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Massachusetts Expands Emergency Shelter Capacity Ahead of Winter With $13 Million Investment

Massachusetts is committing nearly $13 million to expand winter shelters and overnight warming centers, with 101 full-season beds planned for Worcester County through a partnership with the South Middlesex Opportunity Council. The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the supplemental grants as communities prepare to provide shelter during the coldest months of the...

Worcester County, MA · 16h