Library Rolls Out Kids Summer Finale Programming

Spencer's Richard Sugden Library capped its summer reading push this week with a "Kids Summer Finale" event and an all-ages reading initiative. The library, at 8 Pleasant St., keeps expanded hours including Monday and Thursday until 7 p.m. and Saturday mornings, supporting continued com…

All 10 Spencer Property Deeds Recorded Last Month Withheld Sale Prices

The Worcester County Registry of Deeds recorded 10 property transfers in Spencer between June 26 and July 25, but none of the deeds disclosed a sale price, so no price range or median can be reported this month. The transfers spanned nine different streets with no repeat locations. More…

Spencer Announces 2026 Herbicide Application Program

Spencer will begin herbicide applications this year, Town Hall announced via its News Flash feed on July 23. The move comes as the town also released its 2026 Summer Concert List and continues promoting the Richard Sugden Library's all-ages summer reading program. The Board of Selectmen…

Only two of 12 Spencer deeds recorded this month disclose a sale price

The Worcester County Registry of Deeds recorded 12 Spencer property transfers between June 19 and July 18, but only two disclosed a sale price: $447,120 for 21 McDonald St and $317,632 for 119 Mechanic St, a median of $382,376 across the disclosed pair. Most of the remaining 10 transact…

Spencer Posts 2026 Summer Concert Schedule Via Town News Flash

Spencer's Town Hall rolled out its 2026 summer concert schedule and a wildfire-smoke safety advisory for outdoor workers via the official News Flash feed on July 17, while the Richard Sugden Library kicked off its all-ages Summer Reading program. Town boards have a busy week ahead: the …

Spencer Heads Into Run of Town Board Meetings

Spencer heads into a run of town board meetings after a quiet day for local news. No new items posted to the town's News Flash feed, the school district, or the Sugden Library in the past day, but the municipal calendar shows a full slate ahead: the Planning Board meets Tuesday, July 21…

Spencer Posts Wildfire Smoke Advisory for Outdoor Workers

Spencer posted a wildfire-smoke safety advisory for outdoor workers and released its 2026 summer concert schedule, though neither posting included further specifics. A Spencer Rescue Squad update also appeared on the town's News Flash page without additional detail. Looking ahead, the P…

Obituary notices, week of Monday, June 29 through Sunday, July 5, 2026

One Spencer obituary this week: Salvo, Mary C., 85, of Spencer, died June 22, 2026, with a funeral service held June 30 at Pillsbury Funeral Home in Barre. Notice via Echovita.

Spencer Transfer Station closes Saturday for Independence Day holiday

Spencer's Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, July 4, as the town observes Independence Day. The closure is the only official service disruption noted for the holiday weekend, with town offices also dark on the Fourth. Residents needing to make a drop-off run are asked to plan aro…

Spencer Releases 2026 Summer Concert Schedule Ahead of July 4 Weekend

Spencer posts summer concert lineup as July 4 closure reminds residents to plan ahead. The town of Spencer released its full 2026 Summer Concert List on Tuesday, June 30, marking the official start of the summer programming calendar, while also alerting residents that the Transfer Stati…

This Week in Spencer: Jun 22 - Jun 28

4 stories from Spencer News this week.

Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

One Spencer obituary appears this week: Salvo, Mary C., 85, of Spencer, who died June 22, 2026. Arrangements are under the care of Pillsbury Funeral Home.

Spencer Settles Lawsuit With Massachusetts Broken Stone

Spencer settles its lawsuit with Massachusetts Broken Stone, the town confirmed Thursday. The town's official website announced the resolution of the case against Massachusetts Broken Stone, though no financial or other terms were made public. The Transfer Station will be closed July 4t…

Spencer Transfer Station Closed July 4th; Residents Told to Plan Ahead

Spencer's Transfer Station will be closed July 4th, the town's only notable announcement in a quiet 24-hour news cycle. The town posted the holiday closure reminder Tuesday, urging residents to plan waste drop-offs before or after Independence Day; no alternate hours were offered. The t…