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Nick Lazzaro Announces Run for 7th Worcester District State Rep Seat

Dec 8, 2025

Millbury Selectman, School Committee member, and business owner Nick Lazzaro has launched his campaign for State Representative in the 7th Worcester District. He emphasizes affordability, small business support, and government transparency as key issues driving his challenge to longtime incumbent Paul Frost.

Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” Program

Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” Program

Dec 11, 2025

Dr. Michael Hirsch joined Talk of the Commonwealth to discuss the 24-year evolution of Worcester’s Guns to Gardens program, a voluntary, non-confrontational gun buyback effort aimed at reducing accidental deaths, suicides, and domestic violence by removing unsecured firearms from local homes. With nearly 5,000 weapons collected since 2002, the program pairs safe disposal with a symbolic transformation: surrendered guns are forged into garden tools for community spaces, turning instruments of harm into tools of nourishment. Worcester residents can drop off firearms this Saturday from 9–1 at Police Headquarters or City Welding & Fabrication on Ararat Street.

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Worcester DPW Adapts to Early Season Snowstorm

Dec 8, 2025

Worcester’s first snowstorm arrived early, challenging DPW crews who were still finishing fall cleanup. Commissioner John Westerling highlights the city’s upgraded winter equipment, enhanced brine system, and dedicated staff who worked nearly 40 hours straight to keep Worcester’s roads safe.

WBDC Podcast -Worcester’s Climate Goals vs. Economic Growth

Dec 5, 2025

Businesses are navigating a delicate balance: advancing aggressive climate goals through the Specialized Stretch Code while ensuring biomanufacturing and real estate remain financially viable. WBDC’s Roberta Brien, sustainability chief John Odell, and MBI CEO Jon Weaver share insights on the path forward.

Historic Gym Floorboards + Creative Hub Worcester Fundraiser

Dec 4, 2025

Creative Hub Worcester is launching a unique fundraiser to support its new Community Arts Center — a limited auction of original gym floorboards from the century-old Worcester Boys Club at 2 Ionic Ave. From December 2–5, the community can bid on one-of-a-kind pieces of local history while helping expand arts access, youth programming, and creative opportunities across Worcester.

UniBank Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary with 10-Cent Gas Promo

Dec 3, 2025

UniBank is holding a promotion where gas is 10 cents a gallon for up to 30 gallons from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Chop Chop Convenience Gulf Station at 185 Madison St. in Kelley Square. UniBank CEO, Michael Welch, will be there pumping gas.

QCC Holiday Initiatives & Student Support with Dr. Luis Pedraja

Dec 2, 2025

QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja joins Talk of the Commonwealth to discuss the final weeks of the semester, including the Stuff a Cruiser toy drive and the Fourth Annual QCC Holiday Market. Pedraja also highlights the rising number of students facing food and housing insecurity, with more than 770 relying on the Home Plate Food Pantry since July, and the college’s emergency aid fund that helps keep students in school.

The 12 Scams of Christmas (Part Two)

Dec 2, 2025

In Part Two of The 12 Scams of Christmas, Shannon Manassa of the BBB of Central New England outlines four major scams to watch for during the holiday season — from fake gift card offers and phony seasonal jobs to impostor retail sites and charity fraud. Learn how scammers trick consumers during the busiest shopping months and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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