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This Week in Worcester @thisweekinwoo.bsky.social · 12h

The Massachusetts Office of Business Development launched a statewide hub helping businesses explore and adopt employee ownership models.

MassCEO Launches to Support Employee Owned Businesses

The Massachusetts Office of Business Development launched a statewide hub helping businesses explore and adopt employee ownership models.

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This Week in Worcester @thisweekinwoo.bsky.social · 13h

Gov. Healey's administration releases a dashboard showing $3.7 billion in federal funding cuts to Massachusetts and the programs impacted.

Mass. Dashboard Shows $3.7 Billion in Federal Funding Cuts

Gov. Healey's administration releases a dashboard showing $3.7 billion in federal funding cuts to Massachusetts and the programs impacted.

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The team that local fans love to complain about the most, and yet remain steadfastly loyal to, is back starting Oct. 8 on the road in Washington.

Old Grumbly Fan's Boston Bruins Season Preview

The team that local fans love to complain about the most, and yet remain steadfastly loyal to, is back starting Oct. 8 on the road on Washington.

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The Worcester District and Superior Courts closed during the morning of Monday, Oct. 6, after a man died from a fall through the atrium to the first floor.

Man Dead After Fall from Upper Floor of Worcester Courthouse

The Worcester District and Superior Courts closed during the morning of Monday, Oct. 6, after a man died from a fall to the first floor.

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A new study finds that people in Massachusetts face one of the lowest rates of bullying when compared with 41 other states.

Massachusetts Among States Struggling Least with Bullying

A new study finds that people in Massachusetts face one of the lowest rates of bullying when compared with 41 other states.

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In Week Four, the Patriots stomped the Carolina Panthers and Old Grumbly moved to 2-2 with the team. This week, the Pats travel to the 4-0 Bills. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

Old Grumbly Fan's Week 5 Patriots Preview vs. the Bills

In Week Four, the Patriots stomped the Carolina Panthers and Old Grumbly moved to 2-2 with the team. This week, the Pats travel to the 4-0 Bills.

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The Worcester City Council approved an order for a feasibility report on a drone program that costs over $1.5 million per year in a similar city.

Worcester Councilors Seek Expanded Drone Program

The Worcester City Council approved an order for a feasibility report on a drone program that costs over $1.5 million per year in a similar city.

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This old grumbly fan is sad after the Red Sox season ended in a loss to the dreaded Yankees in a 4-0 shutout loss. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

Old Grumbly Fan is Sad: Red Sox Blown Away by Yank's Rookie

This old grumbly fan is sad after the Red Sox season ended in a loss to the dreaded Yankees in a 4-0 shutout loss.

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Well, here we are again. Red Sox-Yankees! This time for a three-game playoff series where the Yankees host all games in the Bronx. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

Old Grumbly Fan's Red Sox Playoff Preview

Well, here we are again. Red Sox-Yankees! This time for a three game playoff series where all games are hosted in the Bronx.

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The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Sept. 30, with items on ShotSpotter, WPD's translation technology and the Charter-Spectrum franchise agreement. By
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City Council Preview for September 30th 2025

The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Aug. 30, with items on ShotSpotter, WPD's translation technology and the Charter-Spectrum franchise agreement,

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There are four neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

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After a loss in week 3, Old Grumbly takes a 1-2 record into the Patriots' week three matchup with the Panthers.

Old Grumbly Fan's Week 4 Patriots Preview vs. the Panthers

After a loss in week 3, Old Grumbly takes a 1-2 record into the Patriots' week three matchup with the Panthers.

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Studio Theater Worcester provides an arts experience right here in the heart of the Commonwealth with their production of "The Minutes." By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

A Review of 'The Minutes' by Studio Theater Worcester

Studio Theater Worcester provides an arts experience right here in the heart of the Commonwealth with their production of "The Minutes."

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A police union boss conferred with the prosecutor before and after a judge in Worcester District Court heard motions to dismiss misdemeanor charges related to an ICE arrest in May.

Judge Hears Motion to Dismiss in Eureka Street Cases, Police Union Boss Confers with Prosecutor

A police union boss conferred with the prosecutor before and after a hearing for a motion to dismiss charges related to an ICE arrest in May.

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Records show residents' petitions denied access to the Worcester City Council's agenda increased by 715% since the start of 2025.

Rejections of Resident Petitions to Worcester City Council Up 715% in 2025

Records show residents' petitions denied access to the Worcester City Council's agenda increased by 715% since the start of 2025.

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The Worcester Public Library celebrates 75 years of Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip "Peanuts" at its main branch, at 3 Salem Square, on Saturday, October 4.

Good Grief: Worcester Library Celebrates 75 Years of "Peanuts" Comic Strip

The Worcester Public Library celebrates 75 years of the comic strip "Peanuts" at its main branch, at 3 Salem Square, on Saturday, October 4.

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The sixth and final part of a series on the City of Worcester's response to the DOJ investigation report, covering reform policies adopted in other cities, but won't be considered here.

Police Reform Policies Worcester Will Never Consider

The final part of a series on the DOJ report on WPD: Reform policies adopted in other cities, but won't be considered in Worcester.

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the state joined six others to create the Northeast Public Health Collaborative.

Massachusetts Joins New Regional Public Health Collaborative

Massachusetts joined with six other states and New York City to create the Northeast Public Health Collaborative.

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The Worcester City Council, that claimed it had important business interrupted by protestors before going on summer vacation, met for all of 22 minutes on Tuesday.

Worcester City Council's Important Business of 22 Minutes

The Worcester City Council that claimed it had important business interrupted by protestors met for all of 22 minutes on Tuesday.

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The CIty of Worcester filed an application for review by the Mass. Supreme Judicial Court in its case over sewage fees with Holden.

Worcester $30 Million Dispute with Holden to Supreme Court

The CIty of Worcester filed an application for review by the Mass. Supreme Judicial Court in its case over sewage fees with Holden.

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The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Aug. 16, with a light agenda that includes the latest drone usage report.
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City Council Preview for September 16th 2025

The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Aug. 16, with a light agenda that includes the latest drone usage report.

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This Week in Worcester @thisweekinwoo.bsky.social · 23d

Water-use restrictions are active after low rainfall throughout August led to a level-2 drought across central Massachusetts, including Worcester.

Level-2 Drought Declared in Central Massachusetts

Water-use restrictions are active after low rainfall throughout August led to a level-2 drought across central Massachusetts, including Worcester.

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In Week One, my preview and prediction fell short. Grumble, grumble. Onto the Fish. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social l
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Old Grumbly Fan's Week 2 Patriots Preview

In Week One, my preview and prediction fell short. Grumble, grumble. Onto the Fish.

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During the Worcester City Council meeting on Sept. 9, councilors rejected opting into a state law on fire sprinklers in multi-unit residential properties. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

Worcester City Council Recap: Fire Sprinkler Law Rejected

During the Worcester City Council meeting on Sept. 9, councilors rejected opting into a state law on fire sprinklers in multi-unit residential properties.

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A new report finds two Worcester universities receive a failing grade for their performance in enabling individual rights and free expression on campus.

Two Worcester Universities Get an F in Free Speech

A new report finds two Worcester universities receive a failing grade for their performance enabling individual rights and free expression on campus.

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