Promoting Informed Debate through Public Policy Research
Balancing the FY13 budget: Has the crisis passed?
The Research Bureau is proud to host its annual budget forum, on the state of public finances at the state and local level. The event will be held at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 25 Foster St., on March 7, 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required (508-799-7169 or email). For more information, click here.
Listen to the Research Bureau Angle
The Research Bureau has a weekly radio column every Monday between 12:50-1 p.m. on AM 830 WCRN. All past shows are archived here.
Recent Reports
Worcester Settles with its Unions: A Review
This report examines the settlements that Worcester reached with its major collective bargaining units in spring 2011.
Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy: 2011 Survey
The Research Bureau's annual analysis of office occupancy rates in downtown Worcester and detailed listing of office space available for lease.
Detailed Property Listing (Appendix)
Questions for the 2011 Candidates for City Council and School Committee in Worcester
In preparation for the upcoming elections for mayor, city council and school committee, The Research Bureau has prepared a set of questions for the candidates. The questions cover a range of issues, and are meant both to canvass the candidates; views and to contribute to the public debate about some of the most important challenges facing Worcester.
Benchmarking Municipal and Neighborhood Services in Worcester: 2011
This report describes the performance of several municipal agencies including the Department of Public Works and Parks, the Department of Inspectional Services, and the Worcester Public Library, as well as measuring residents' level of civic engagement.
10 Questions about Worcester's FY12 Budget
In an effort to explain the major fiscal challenges that Worcester and every other community in the Commonwealth faces in FY12, and how they have been addressed, The Research Bureau presents answers to ten key questions about the City's budget.
