This Week in Worcester

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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'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.

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

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,

The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Sept. 30, with items on ShotSpotter, WPD's translation technology and the Charter-Spectrum franchise agreement. By
@bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

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

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 $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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

In Week One, my preview and prediction fell short. Grumble, grumble. Onto the Fish. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social l
thisweekinworcester.com/old-grumbly-...

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.

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

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.

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

City Council Preview: Fire Sprinklers, Construction Delays The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Aug. 9, to take up fire sprinklers, construction delays, and the legacy of Bill Coleman.

The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Aug. 9, after two weeks off, to take up fire sprinklers, construction delays, and the legacy of Bill Coleman. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

Old Grumbly Fan's Patriots Preview 2025 The time for New England to vegetate in front of various devices to watch the National Football League is officially upon us here in New England.

The time for New England to vegetate in front of various devices to watch the National Football League is officially upon us here in New England.

Worcester Accused of Threatening Future Pride Events The Worcester Pride organizing committee released a statement saying the City of Worcester threatened future event permits for the festival.

The Worcester Pride organizing committee released a statement saying the City of Worcester threatened to withhold future event permits for the festival after recently making financial demands for this year.

Lifelong Worcester Resident Named On-Field Emcee for Holy Cross Football Independent media personality and lifelong Worcester resident Manny Alvarado was named the new on-field emcee for Holy Cross football.

Independent media personality and lifelong Worcester resident Manny Alvarado was named the new on-field emcee for Holy Cross football home games.

Worcester Schools Receive State Grant for Adult Education Programs Mass. DESE announced $2.86 million in grants for adult education and workforce training, including $86,920 to Worcester Public Schools.

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced $2.86 million in grants for adult education and workforce training on Thursday,Sept. 4, including $86,920 to Worcester Public Schools.