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June 30, 2025 - The Dog Edition
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The Dog Edition

WBJ publishes inaugural The Dog Edition

Brad Kane

The Dog Edition captures the serious business issues associated with the rising rates of pet ownership and costs of petcare, while still injecting plenty of the fun & love associated with our furry friends.

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    WooSox embrace dogs & cats at the ballyard

    Eric Casey

    Not wanting to have feline fans of the WooSox left out, the club took the ambitious step of hosting its first Purr in the Park night in May.

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    Tony Nguyen, attorney at paw

    Eric Casey

    A surprising amount of otherwise stern-faced lawyers have pets, something that can change Nguyen’s opinions of even the most aggressive bulldog attorney, she said.

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    200 & counting: Hertel finds purpose through rescue

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo

    Since 2012, Hertel has fostered nearly 200 dogs through the nonprofit Broken Tail Rescue in Worcester, in addition to adopting a number of the shelter’s older and special needs dogs.

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    Most valuable puppy: Hockey executive’s dog a star on the ice

    Eric Casey

    When Worcester Railers Chief Operating Officer Michael Myers isn’t chasing the Kelly Cup, the championship trophy for winning the ECHL playoffs, he’s likely to be chasing after Kelly Pup, his four-year-old mini Aussiedoodle – the unofficial mascot for the hockey club.

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    Q&A: Paws & peace of mind at Dogtopia of North Worcester

    Sloane M. Perron

    Driven by a passion for their own pets, Steve and Greta Hager opened Dogtopia of North Worcester after relocating from Texas. Struggling to find the attentive boarding and open-play daycare they had grown accustomed to, the couple decided to bring that level of care to their new community.

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    From the Editor: Let me tell you about Bella

    Brad Kane

    We each find the dogs perfect for us. Sometimes, it’s the first dog we adopt and grow up with. Othertimes, it’s everybody’s second-favorite dog, who always becomes exactly what we need just when we need it.

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    Pets of WBJ

    WBJ's staff submitted photos of their own furry friends to be featured in the publication's first-ever Dog Edition. See more four-legged friends and reach about the ever-evolving dog industry here.

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    101: Benefitting from pet-friendly workplaces

    Sloane M. Perron

    As more companies prioritize mental health and connection, pet-friendly workplaces are gaining traction among business leaders.

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    UMass Chan Chancellor Michael Collins to step down next year

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo

    Dr. Michael Collins, the longest-serving chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School, will step down from his role leading the Worcester institution at the end of the 2025-2026 academic school year.

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    Editorial: Manufacturing & construction need Job Corps

    With a growing need to manufacture more products domestically and construct new housing, the manufacturing and construction industries need workers more than ever. Therefore, it’s disheartening to see the Trump Administration’s efforts to summarily close the national Job Corps program, including centers in Grafton and Devens.

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    Viewpoint: Unleash Worcester's potential through smarter taxation

    Keith Linhares

    Worcester City Council District 1 candidate Keith Linhares argues in favor of a land value tax, which taxes the value of land rather than buildings.

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    Movers & Shakers for June 30, 2025

    Professionals working at UMass Memorial Health, Cornerstone Bank, and Thrive Support & Advocacy are taking steps forward in their careers.

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Today's Poll

Should Worcester impose limits on the installation of billboards?
Poll Description

On June 23, the Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously struck down a proposal to erect a digital billboard at 5 Norton Dr., a location visible along I-190 and shining light onto Indian Lake.

The digital billboard, proposed by Ohio-based Kenjoh Outdoor Advertising, would have stood 75 feet tall with a total of 820 square feet, which is bigger than the standard billboard size. At the zoning board meeting, Kenjoh Outdoor claimed the billboard would require less luminance than the maximum allowed under brightness and dimming control requirements, meaning the sign would not create unnecessary visual clutter nor would it substantially block visibility of signs on abutting lots.

Conversely, residents expressed concerns that the digital billboard would result in a number of negative environmental impacts, including interfering with wildlife, lowering property values, and posing traffic safety risks. 

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