Spencer records dozen deeds in August-September stretch, but few sale prices disclosed

Spencer recorded 12 property transfers between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, per Worcester County Registry of Deeds data, but only two listed a sale price: $100,000 for 50 Ash St. and $200,000 for 41 Sherman Grove, the period's top sale. The median of those two disclosed prices was $150,000. Ten

Obituary notices, week of August 31, 2026 through September 6, 2026

This week's obituary notices column for Spencer, Massachusetts includes one qualifying obituary: Cassavant, Andrew F., Jr., 87, who died Friday, September 4, 2026, at his home in Spencer, surrounded by his family. He was survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose D. (Boucher) Cassavant, and…

Spencer sees 10 deed transfers in August, but only one sale price makes it into the public record

Ten property deeds were recorded in Spencer between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, but only one disclosed a sale price: $25,000, for a property sold Aug. 11 to Norwich Commercial Group Inc. and TPOGO. The other nine transactions, spanning Cherry, Clark, Main, Old Meadow, East Charlton, Sherwood, Woodland,

Spencer Posts Preliminary Results From Tuesday's State Primary

Spencer election officials posted preliminary results from Tuesday's Sept. 1 state primary election Tuesday night. The town clerk's office released the tallies as part of the state's standard primary-night reporting, according to a News Flash on the town's website, following weeks of pr…

Spencer Posts 2026 Herbicide Application Notice

Spencer's town website confirms 2026 herbicide applications and a new advisory on protecting outdoor workers from wildfire smoke. The News Flash page offered no further detail on where or when the herbicide work will occur, but paired it with guidance for town crews and other outdoor em…

Obituary notices, week of August 24, 2026 through August 30, 2026

One Spencer, Massachusetts obituary was published this week: Glavin, Julie A., 75, who died August 26, 2026, with arrangements under the care of Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home. No further biographical details were available in the source listing.

Only one of 13 Spencer deeds recorded in August discloses a sale price

Spencer recorded 13 property deeds between July 31 and Aug. 29, but only one disclosed a sale price to the registry: $644,800, involving seller Monica Miller and buyers TD Bank N.A. and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. That single figure also stands as the period's price range and

Spencer Sets CDBG Public Hearing on Federal Grant Funds

Spencer has posted notice of a Community Development Block Grant public hearing, opening the door for resident input on federal funding priorities. The town's official website flagged the CDBG hearing among its latest News Flash items, though full scheduling details were not yet specifi…

Spencer Opens Early Voting Ahead of September Primary

Spencer voters can start casting ballots in person ahead of the September 1 state primary, town hall announced this week. The Town Clerk's office posted an early-voting notice to the town's official website News Flash feed, though it did not specify hours or a polling location beyond th…

Spencer Posts Updated Electric Choice Pricing

Spencer Town Hall posted an updated pricing notice for its Spencer Electric Choice community electricity aggregation program, giving residents a new rate reference to check as fall bills approach. The town did not publish specific rate figures alongside the notice, only a link to update…

Obituary notices, week of August 17, 2026 through August 23, 2026

This week's Spencer obituary column carries one notice: Beford, Kathleen M., 76, of Spencer, who died Saturday, August 15, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Pierre G. "Peter" Beford. Her notice was posted by J.…

Spencer Posts Notice of Public Hearing on CDBG Funding

Spencer's Town Hall posted notice of a public hearing on its Community Development Block Grant program this week. The posting, titled "CDBG Public Hearing Information," signals the town is advancing its application for federal funding tied to local improvement projects, though full hear…

Spencer Sets Saturday Deadline to Register for State Primary

Spencer's last day to register for the September 1 state primary is Saturday, August 22, with in-person early voting also underway. The town's official News Flash confirms residents can both register and cast early ballots at Town Hall starting that day, with early voting continuing Mon…

Spencer Posts Updated Electric Choice Pricing Notice

Spencer posted an updated price notice Thursday for its Electric Choice municipal electricity aggregation program. The Town of Spencer's official News Flash feed announced the "Spencer Electric Choice Price Update" on August 20, pointing residents to the town's CivicAlerts page for deta…