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Tuesday, February 21, 2017
WBJ names the 2017 Business Leaders of the Year
This year, WBJ rethought its oldest and most established awards issue and added a new category: the WBJ Business Leader Hall of Fame.
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Six potential developers tour Worcester courthouse
Potential developers of the vacant Worcester County Courthouse are touring the building, a few months after a sale of the building fell through.
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HeartToHub nonstop hurting for riders
With ridership of the evening version of the HeartToHub train between Worcester and Boston suffering, Worcester and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority are getting inventive to entice people to ride.
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At least 1,465 died in Mass. of opioid overdoses last year
A total of 1,465 people died of unintentional opioid overdoses in 2016, with another 469 to 562 suspected opioid-related deaths, according to new state data.
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WPI to top off $45M innovation center
Worceser Polytechnic Institute will reach a construction milestone Thursday with its new $45-million Foisie Innovation Studio and Residence Hall.
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MassPike in Central Mass needed 310 pothole repairs in 2016
A pothole-repair tracking program being expanded statewide shows Department of Transportation crews repaired at least 520 potholes on the MassPike in Central and Western Massachusetts since January 2016.
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How personal happiness can lead to professional success
When we tackle a job and a career, we are often asked to sacrifice what we're most passionate about personally in order to punch the proverbial clock.
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Regional Roundup
Worcester State Hospital redevelopment passes hurdle (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
Hotel, senior housing eyed for Natick parcel (Milford Daily News)
Medical innovation center pitched for Providence land (Providence Journal)
Fitchburg area using $3.2M grant for lead removal (Sentinel & Enterprise)
Question of the Week
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In Massachusetts, at least 1,465 people died of unintentional opioid overdoses in 2016, according to the state Department of Public Health's quarterly report released Friday. State and regional business and government agencies have launched initiative to try and stem the wave of abuse hitting the state.
Has opioid abuse affected your business?
Yes. We've had employees who have struggled with addiction.
Yes. It is a public health issue impacting the region's economy and social fabric.
No. We are insulated from those problems.
No. Drug abuse is a long-standing issue and the response to opioids is an overreaction.
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Telegram's parent bought by Japanese firm for $3.3B
Worcester native promoted in Connecticut
Bill for 100-percent renewable energy gaining legislative support
Worcester leaders oppose new commuter rail stops
Video games employ 4,500 in Mass.
Niche to open two Worcester restaurants, cafe this year
Report: BJ's could be sold, or go public
Reliant spends $10M on Worcester office building
Main South CDC spending $4M for 80 apts.

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